2 Days ALONE on an ISLAND (Camping, Fishing, Cooking)

Hey guys, my name is Trent and I am currently living out of the back of my van and in today's video I am going on yet again another unique adventure. For the next couple of days I will be staying on an island off the coast of North Carolina and I'll have this island all to myself. There's this cool little shack on it that I'll be staying in and while I'm there I'm going to be doing some fishing, eating some good food, and just enjoying this tropical paradise for the next couple of days. I think it's going to be a lot of fun so make sure you guys follow along. But first I need to catch a boat over to this island so I need to hit the road. Alright so we've made it to the marina, now we've got to take a short boat ride over to the island and this is Millie's first time riding a boat so I'm very curious to see how she reacts. There you go girl. What do you think Mills? Thank you. You're on a boat. See ya. Thanks. And there he goes. And here we stay. Alright this is home sweet home. For the next two days I will be staying in this off-grid shack here on this island and honestly I don't think it's going to be that bad. As I said this place is completely off-grid, the only electricity that I have here is from a generator which is outside that way and that will be used to run this refrigerator, this little window AC unit if I need it, a heater. But as you can tell this isn't all that remote of an island, we're actually just right outside the town of Swainsboro, North Carolina and I actually rented this island off of Airbnb which I'll have a link to in the description of this video. But I am so stoked to be here! And as you can see there's tons of people on the water today. It is a beautiful day and a great thing about this beach shack is it comes with four kayaks here that I can use to go out on the water which I definitely will be doing at some point. But just around the side of the shack is the outdoor shower which has this little propane heating system. These are the 100 gallons of water that has to be hauled in for that shower. This is non-potable so I can't drink this but I can use it for showering and stuff. And I've got the trash here and then the generator if I need to use it. The only time we need it is for the AC but I don't think we're going to be using that too much as long as we've got a nice breeze and the water, Millie and I will be just fine. This is nice. I am so thankful for experiences like this, man. But it wouldn't be possible without you guys and the sponsors here on this channel which by the way, today's video is sponsored by Incogni. And if you're like me and you've been wondering why you've been getting so many spam calls and emails constantly and wondering how these companies are even getting your information, well believe it or not if you search your full name on the internet you're bound to find all of your personal information just out there available for anyone to see. 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Wow, what an incredible way to experience the coast on an island by yourself. Man, this is so cool. It's only been like an hour and I'm having an absolute blast. So, while I was flying the drone, I noticed there was a big trail on the island back here. So I figured I'd go back here and explore it a little bit. Yep, this is it right here. Oh, check this out. Little bramble berries. Or blackberries. I honestly don't know the difference. But either way, they're edible. They're all over this island. I don't think these are ripe enough yet. But they're a great little snack. There's lots of wind on this side of the island. Here's some remains of an old campsite. Looks like people do come up and dock here and stay on the island. This is a privately owned island, but because it's so busy on this waterway here, a lot of people don't know this island is private, so they dock here and camp on it. As a matter of fact, I actually saw some people swimming on the island here today. But personally, me, I don't care. I'm sure the owner does, though. Here's some cactus right here. Definitely don't want to step on that barefoot. Millie, you gotta be careful. Oh, you almost stepped on it. Gosh, girl, you are so dirty. Check out all of these oyster shells. This beach is covered with them. That's why I've been swimming out there with my shoes on. Inlets like this are breeding grounds for oyster beds. And the last thing you want to do is go swim out there barefoot. And while you're kicking in the water, your foot scrapes up against these very sharp oyster shells. You're gonna have a bad time. Alright, the sun is about to set here. And I got a nice toasty fire going. I wanted to start it a little early tonight because I wanted to burn up all this wood to make a nice, big, hot bed of coals in this fire pit so I can make dinner over it. And for tonight's dinner, I am making something special for both Millie and I. In this cooler here, I've got some hot dogs as backup. And then right under that is the main course. Some nice, big, juicy steaks which I am gonna cook right on top of the coals. And I've also cut up some nice, big chunks of bell pepper and onion which I'm also gonna throw right on the coals of the fire. Okay, so I'm on the dock right here just looking at this beautiful sunset. And then I saw some dolphins right here. But look at this. There's one right there. They're so close. That was so cool. They're like maybe 150 feet away from the dock right now. Wow. I'm gonna chop Millie's steak up first. Hers is a little on the blue side, but that'll be alright for her. Alright, Nils. You want some steak? There you go. Love you, girl. Eat up. Alright, dinner is served. Millie, how was yours? Was it good? And boy, do I have a platter of food here. Look at that. Nice, rare meat. That is good. And of course, we've got some roasted onions and peppers. Can't go wrong with that. Now, I already know a lot of you guys are gonna be like Ew, you cooked it right on the coals. But guys, coals, ashes It's actually one of the cleanest things on the planet. So cooking your food on top of it is no issue. And in my opinion, it makes things taste way better. But man, it is a beautiful, beautiful night. And it is so quiet. It's really crazy how the wind just dies off as soon as the sun sets. It's like Mother Nature goes to sleep for a little bit. Gosh, I cannot get over how good this is. This is literally just an onion. Like raw onion, no seasoning, just straight on the fire. Roasted until it's got a little crisp on it. It really brought out the sweetness in it. Super good. Alright guys, it's late. It's been a good day. So Millie and I are about to hit the sack. I'm leaving this back door open as well as these two windows up front to keep a nice cross breeze coming through the shack. So it stays nice and cool in here through the night. But I'm tired, so I'm going to get some sleep. And I will see you guys in the morning. Good night. Good morning everyone. It is a beautiful, beautiful day here on the island. And last night, I slept amazing. One, that bed in there is incredible. It feels like I'm sleeping on a cloud. And then two, just having all the windows and the doors open while I was sleeping was awesome. I could hear the crickets. I had a breeze coming in the shack all night long. And it was so nice. But man, we have such a beautiful day today. There's not very many clouds in the sky. We've got a nice cool morning to start the day off. And I can't tell if the tide is coming in or going out. But at some point today, I want to do some fishing. I got me a new fishing setup to fish here in the ocean. And I'm excited to try this out. But other than that, I don't have many plans for the day. Which is exactly how it's supposed to be on the island. No plans. Just winging it. Going wherever the wind blows you. We might even be able to fish off this dock here. I was worried it wasn't deep enough. Yesterday, I was swimming way out here. And I didn't get deeper than my knees. But yeah, I'll probably start fishing off the dock here a little bit. And then if we don't have any luck with that, we'll go grab one of those kayaks and kayak around the island. And just explore a little bit. Millie, what do you want to do today? You want to go fishing? You want to ride in the kayak? Well, I looked up the tide charts. And the tide is in fact coming in. Which is one of the best times to fish here in the ocean. So I figured, you know what, let's whip this out. Cast a few lines and see if we catch anything. Alright, so here's the setup. Just a little Sienna rod and reel. With a 15 pound braided line. 20 pound leader line. And a little lure. I got a couple more in this bag down here. But I went to a local fishing shop and they set me up with this. They claim that this is a great beginner setup. And for those of you guys that are new to the channel, I am very much a beginner at fishing. So we may or may not catch anything today. But we're going to give it a shot. Oh, we just got a strike. We definitely just got a strike in my drag. Oh, my drag was not set. Let's see if we can get them again. Now, a lot of people use live bait in situations like this. Where they throw the line out and then they set the pole down. And just wait until something strikes. Which I've done before. I used to do that with my dad way back in the day when I was a kid. And I always thought it was so boring. Which is why I never picked up fishing. That's why I chose to do a lure instead of live bait. Because it's a little more interactive. I'm constantly casting and reeling in. And there's tactics to it, you know. And instead of just waiting around until something bites my bait, I am the bait. You know what I mean? Oh, got a strike. Oh, there it is. I think I got a fish. Oh, we lost it. Dang. Oh. Come on. Oh, dang. I just saw tons of fish jump right here. You know guys, I'm beginning to think that lures are not the way to go. I am having absolutely no luck here. But I don't know, maybe lures aren't the problem. Maybe it's me. I just want to catch a fish. Gosh. Millie. Hey girl. Yeah, unfortunately, I didn't catch any fish. I know you were just so eager to know. Good job holding down the fort, girl. You're a great guard dog. It is nice and cool in here. Oh, it feels good. But wow, I need to load back up on some sunscreen. I'm not going to lie, it's kind of bumming me out a little bit that I'm struggling so much to catch some fish. But it's not the end of the world. I'll probably go back out and fish again sometime later. We've got plenty of daylight in the sky, so we've got time. But for now, I think I'm going to make myself a little treat to cheer me up a little bit. Boom. A nice big juicy watermelon. Mmm. Wow. That is so good. And it hits real different after you've been spending a couple hours on the water. Wow. That's good, isn't it? Nice sweet treat. Cool you off in this heat. Guys, I don't know about you, but even though I'm struggling to catch fish, I am having an absolute blast. This is so cool. Just being able to have a whole island to myself is freaking awesome. If you guys are enjoying this video, make sure you hit that like button. It helps support the channel, so I can continue making content like this. Ooh. I think I got a fish. Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo. Oh. Dang. I caught a fish, though. I don't know what it was, but it was a small guy. Yes. First fish catch of the trip. Let's go. He got off, though. I didn't hook him. He was just grabbed onto my lure. Bummer. Well, guys, after I completely failed at fishing today, I came back and immediately took a nice fat nap, and it felt amazing. That sun wore me out today. And I had originally planned to make fish for tonight's dinner, but since I didn't catch anything, we're not doing that. So I'm glad I brought my backup solution, which is some hot dogs. And this place does come with a grill, so I brought some charcoal with the intentions of grilling my fish over the grill. But since we're not doing that tonight, and I want to make a fire as well, I'm just going to use the charcoal to kickstart this fire, since I don't have any more fire starter. And I'll just cook the hot dogs right over the fire, like a good old-fashioned camping trip. I'm just going to sit them down just like that, right over these onions. Maybe the onions cooking will kind of infuse the hot dogs with onion goodness. But today's dogs are the jalapeno cheddar from Johnsonville. These things are amazing. Highly recommend these. All right, folks, dinner is served. This might be the most least appetizing thing I've ever made on this channel. I'm sorry, guys. Just some crispy burnt onions and hot dogs cooked over a fire. But, guys, trust me, I know it's a little goofy-sounding and looking, but it is really good. All right, now it's time to dig into these dogs. Look at how crispy and burnt that is. Just the way I like it. Is there anyone else out there that likes burnt hot dogs like I do? Maybe it's just me. I don't know. Oh, that's hot. But, wow, that is so good. Mm, with the onion? This is a good freaking meal despite how disgusting it looks. Mm. It is a beautiful evening. It's really cooled off. It's almost kind of chilly. But I let the fire die down and kind of just walking around, admiring this place. It's my last night here, and I'm enjoying looking at all the lights from the town on the other side of the water with the remnants of the sunset in the background. The world is freaking beautiful, dude. Well, guys, I think I'm going to call it a little early here tonight. I kind of just want to lay in the bed, listen to a podcast, and just relax a bit since it's my last night, you know? On a summer morning in 2007, a woman was working in the printing shop she owned in a suburban store. Suddenly, she heard a loud banging sound coming from somewhere. The sound kept coming. Bang, bang, bang. It was like doors opening and slamming shut over and over again. She was about to go inside and see what was going on, but then she stopped and just started laughing. Well, good morning, everyone. I am unfortunately all packed up, getting ready to leave here. I'm just waiting on my boat ride back. He should be here kind of soon. And I'm kind of sad to leave this place. This has been a really peaceful, relaxing stay. I have really, really enjoyed this experience. And it wasn't long enough. It never is. There you go, girl. See you later. All right, guys. I think this is it for today's adventure. Thank you guys for following along on this very unique experience. 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