Massive supply run to Anchorage ALASKA COSTCO

Join us for a fun shopping adventure to Anchorage Alaska Costco! It's a 2 hour drive each way for us because we live so remote. However it's worth all the savings in the pocketbook! Extensive Costco RECEIPT REVIEW at the end of this video too!!
Thank goodness for my wonderful kids that help out the entire trip....I am so thankful...
** What is our story???? **
If you are interested in learning our personal story about moving to Alaska or why we left city life in 2022....check out the link to that video below!
• Leaving behind the cit...
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[@johnsonr9]

Just noticed 5K subs. Congratulations you deserve it! We are too old to move to Alaska and wife would never leave grandkids anyway but if we did you would be our go to source.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh you are so nice! Thank you.... well you can experience Alaska through our channel.( and stay warm that way.. Lol) Let me know if you have any suggestions for a video you would like to see with time..! Thanks for watching us😊

[@jewels7832]

That was a big haul. The prices are not to bad, some things seem a bit pricey. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yes. My poor van was " riding low" lol...with all that weight! Oh well she came through for us... we are moose hunting now. Hoping to get one soon...meat is so expensive and I don't really trust meat from the store anymore

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Ty for sharing. I'd love if you'd show each item of your haul after you get home. Great haul.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yeah glad you liked it! That's a good idea for a future haul, thank you!😊

[@BradyHocking]

Thank you for the receipt review! Great video

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you!!

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yeah thank you!!!😊

[@friendlygirl964]

cool to see Alaska videos...im born n raised Alaskan currently living in Anchorage. I have lived in kenai,soldotna,kodiak,girdwood so been here n there lol

[@Alaskan6pack]

Awesome! Which one has been your favorite so far? ....

[@friendlygirl964]

@@Alaskan6pack I would say girdwood or Anchorage

[@Alaskan6pack]

Good to know! Yes Girdwood is such a cute little spot...

[@NancyEdeline-bx1pj]

Hi Sarah, how often did you say you went to Anchorage for your big shopping? Do you take yourselves out to lunch as a reward? If so, where do you go? You all are so much fun to watch and love hearing your narrative, Sarah. Did you and Jeff ever think about teaching CLASSES or holding seminars about everything one needs to know before moving to Alaska to newcomers? Perhaps at the library. Love your ingenuity !!!❤ PS: glad to see all of you back.

[@Alaskan6pack]

We shop there about once a month. My poor old van still can make the trip! Ha! She is still pluggin away.... so sometimes as a reward because we are so hungry at the end we just get their Costco pizza. It's cheap and easy and by the end we are ready to leave! That's a great idea on doing a seminar or class about prepping for Alaska. We would definitely have many things to share on that note...great idea. Possibly a good video idea too.?? All is well here, getting colder too... No " termination dust" on the mountains yet..... but it will be soon

[@AlaskaSawdustSplinters]

Great video!!!!

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you!!!

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

Love to go along with you. Thanks for sharing 🫶

[@Alaskan6pack]

Well thanks for joining us!!😊

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Thanks for price sharing, i live in Wyoming and it is surprising to me that your prices are lower then here, of course we dont have a Costco. But just comparing to like Walmart and Safeway

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh wow, that is surprising!!! Well we may do another haul soon... of course that means another video too. 😊 It's getting colder here and leaves are falling off the trees. Winter is on its way in!

[@Nikit-x4f]

While you’re stocking up on food , don’t forget to grab Rosie’s Pasta products,made locally in sterling alaska , Three Bears, and Save U more , carry the products.Enjoy!

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yeah!!! I will be on the lookout!

[@JelenaTrajkovic-q2w]

❤ Big love from Serbia!

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you for your support!!!😊

[@PandJsHomesteadAdventure]

Hi! Great helpers! We have been following the prices for the things we buy most, for awhile now. Wow the prices there are so high compared to what we are paying here. Great info in this video. Hope your having a good weekend.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you! Yes, they are high. If I remember are you guys in New York? Menopause memory may be striking me, but I thought I would guess at least...

[@PandJsHomesteadAdventure]

@@Alaskan6pack Yes NY State! That's awesome you know who we are! Nice surprise!

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yeah!!!

[@nancyschmidt330]

Hey Sarah..could you do a video on the inside of your cabin? Would love to see how you live & organize things... Thanks..stay warm...winter is coming..❤❤

[@Alaskan6pack]

Hello there! We will plan on that once we get inside siding up. We are hoping before winter. That's a great idea though...! when you build something from the ground up and pay as you go...it's goes slower than you want sometimes!...😊

[@HarleyAK]

Great video!

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you!!

[@maryhall6584]

Big hall...hope all are 100% now... The canopy would be much better than a tarp for the wood for sure

[@Alaskan6pack]

You are correct...just giving ourselves an option at this point... yes all better. No moose yet...

[@user-ui3iw3bf7o]

What you bought would be twice the cost in Canada. Up Northern Canada 3 times.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Wow, that's expensive!!

[@PO-PANDA]

There is a new Costco business center that is open to all Costco members you should check out sometime in Anchorage.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh yes, I would like to go there before winter!!! I am excited. Will for sure do a video of course! 😊

[@maryhall6584]

Fingers crossed moose and 5000 subs this weekend

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you!! Yes that's a great combo

[@maryhall6584]

​@@Alaskan6pack you got 5000 subs

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yeah!!!! Surprising to me that folks even watch us! Ok next a moose....fingers crossed

[@mikemckinley1031]

Ok I have a question why didn’t the other kids get some chips to only Houston gets chips I came back from Boston and in the morning I took my niece to Costco and I told her to go on food shopping spree I spent $2,347.00 and I two weeks I am doing this with my nephew to my niece and her husband have four kids it does help a lot

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh don't you worry....Lily and Harley get goodies too!!! They get first dibs at all the things. They love those fruity kombucha drinks... yes it's so easy to dump thousands at Costco!!! Well that was very nice of you with your niece!!!😊

[@cathyjones3403]

Hello sweet family in Alaska. Sent you a little something. It will help out this month ❤.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh thank you Cathy...that is very sweet of you!!! Not sure what it is, but we will let you know when we get it!!

[@cathyjones3403]

@@Alaskan6pack ok I sent it through PayPal

[@Alaskan6pack]

Thank you so much Cathy!!! That really helps us out. You are so sweet😊...

[@maryl234]

What was the "buttermilk" item on the receipt? Did you figure that out?

[@Alaskan6pack]

I don't think I ever did! ... It's probably long gone by now...! Lol. We are hoping for another Costco trip super soon!

[@simonemoreno4324]

Are you buying back to school snacks for them for when they come home from school? How much does it cost school supplies there? Is it expensive?❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alaskan6pack]

They love the Dr. Brew kombucha drinks....much better than sodas in my opinion. They also love string cheese and the mini babybell cheeses. Harley and Lily love peaches and cream for a snack too. I have been making homemade salsa from our garden which the whole family likes!😊 ...now just need the moose meat to make a wonderful fahita meal with that!

[@simonemoreno4324]

Do you get the back to school stuff for them at Costco? Is it cheaper there?❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alaskan6pack]

Hello there!!!! So we homeschool and so we sometimes purchase our supplies through other sources. However I do love the bulk legal yellow notepads at Costco. They also have cheap pens & pencils too. Our family loves to make lists and use colored gel pens ! And we will write them on the colored legal pads. Brady will keep track of his mechanic jobs and customers that way. I use my lists for shopping and daily "to-do"s around here. Love list making....! And so the short answer is yes we buy select things at Costco for school & chores😊

[@simonemoreno4324]

@@Alaskan6pack I wish you did a KZbin channel on all the school supplies just to see the prices if it’s cheaper there

[@kellystarkugalino7584]

Prices are pretty much the same here in Hawaii but why no tax?

[@Alaskan6pack]

No state taxes in Alaska...yet. It's been this way since we moved here in 2016. We had taxes in Oregon, so it's a nice break! 😊

[@kelliepineda9822]

that's how I buy sour crm too n just hubby n I but I use for l9ts of things

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh yes, love that huge tub of sour cream...it's so affordable there. Once the kids grow up and we are not feeding 6 people the sizes of items won't matter as much!...but until then we do love Costco.

[@tenneyconstruction7323]

How long does a supply run last for you and your family? Been watching your videos for a while now.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Well thank you so very much for your support! Ok so this supply run will honestly last us about 2 weeks. There are basically 4 men - so you can imagine how fast it goes!!! Lol. However we don't eat out, no fast food, and we cook and prepare just about every meal. So we try our best to be as frugal as we can with meals. I also try to meal plan when possible. We are actively hunting for moose so if we are successful, that will save us so much money.!!! Plus it's excellent meat

[@ZXX984]

Hi Sarah. Greetings from Florida. I have to ask, is the Anchorage Costco closer than the Fairbanks one? You go to the Costco business one? Our closest business one is in Orlando. Do you burn trash? In NY, we called snow machines snowmobiles. How do you make vinegar? I think random questions to ask when I watch your videos. Take care till next time😊

[@Alaskan6pack]

Hello there!!! I do think the Anchorage Costco is closer. No worries on the questions. I have not been to the business Costco yet....it is on my radar for sure! Yes we do burn some trash, we recycle when we can and we do dump runs. Sometimes instead of throwing larger things away, we may ask a neighbor or a friend if they want that item first. Everything here is expensive and there is no such thing as 2 day shipping up here! Lol. It's like 2 week shipping....! Yes I have about a gallon of homemade vinegar. As far as I know it's apple cider now- then as it sits it turns into a vinegar in 1-2 months. We just chopped up apples, added sugar & distilled water and let that sit for a while. Then strained the apples out a few weeks ago...so I am hoping it turns out? Our first time so we will see! ....crossing fingers!

[@ZXX984]

@@Alaskan6pack Thanks for responding. I’ll have my wife try that vinegar recipe. Oh, I’m Larry.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Awesome Larry. I recommend watching the video from Doug & Stacy Off Grid where she makes homemade apple cider vinegar. That's the video we watched. Easy to follow and simple...

[@karenjoy7557]

Boring with prices check list...would love to see your house and U making pickled beetroots instead...😂😂😂❤

[@Alaskan6pack]

Well thank you for the honesty!!! Everyone is so different so just trying to throw stuff out there... I am hoping for a moose soon. If we do get a moose, hoping to make some bone broth! Possibly a video there... 😊

[@kelliepineda9822]

you can freeze milk

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yes, very true... in the winter it does freeze if we put in our outside fridge/freezer.

[@AAA-u4m]

Do your children go to school or home school?

[@Alaskan6pack]

We homeschool all of our kids....we always have since they have been young

[@robertsteele-is4ug]

if you are still having trouble finding the AUSSIE BITES go to the bakery section and you will find them

[@Alaskan6pack]

Ah ha!!! Bakery section...that is the key piece of info! Sounds good, will look in that area next time...!!!😊

[@simonemoreno4324]

Is your husband gonna go hunting with the boys?❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alaskan6pack]

Oh yes, they went hunting last night... They did spot some moose. It was exciting but no moose down yet...we desperately need a moose this year!

[@simonemoreno4324]

Do you ever make moose burgers with sweet potato fries is so good I tried it once down the shore

[@simonemoreno4324]

Google how to make sweet potato fries with a nice delicious moose burger

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yes on moose burger, but have not yet on sweet potatoe fries...sounds amazing...

[@Alaskan6pack]

I will....thanks for the suggestion. It does sound good and healthy too!

[@Icemansmom]

Do you worry about medical care with you and your family being so remote? Thanks!

[@Alaskan6pack]

Hmmmm...that's a tricky question. I do a little bit, but we keep lots of items needed in case of an emergency. I have a stitch kit, peroxide, and lots of natural remedies that actually work very effectively. So I don't worry too much about the little things. We never go to the Dr. We can fix or treat most of our ailments with our natural cures. I do worry about bigger things like broken bones, etc... If necessary I am sure Life flight could land on our lot for something like that. Very good question and trust me before we moved out of the city I was asking myself how I felt about that one! Lol Building up my medicine cabinet with items I trust has been my answer...

[@Icemansmom]

@@Alaskan6pack Thank You for answering-I worry about wanting to move to the adirondacks-def not where u are but I live in almost the city where I can walk to medical care if I needed it and going from that to rural living it concerns me Thanks again!

[@Alaskan6pack]

I totally understand that feeling. Before we moved, just the thought of not having cell phone reception would freak me out...to the core. However I remember having a conversation with myself about " how did we as humans USED to live so remote, and live and thrive, and somehow people found a way..." Answering those questions to myself gave me the courage to try new things and feel more comfortable....hopefully that makes sense. I do understand though!!! It's a wierd mental transition....

[@Icemansmom]

@@Alaskan6pack it’s funny I actually love when my phone isn’t on or there is no tv. I actually believe you live a better quality of life with not always being bombarded with the outside

[@Alaskan6pack]

I 100% agree!!!

[@117Pinkyflower]

You forgot to leave the link.

[@Alaskan6pack]

Is there a link in the description? Hopefully so!....?

[@kimreddy3434]

It would make sense to can veg you grow or eat fresh, keep chickens, a goat for milk/cheese & other farm animals. I really don't see the point of shopping when you could fish, trap wild animals etc. I watch a lot of these Alaskan channels & most live off the land. Just sayin' 🌍🇿🇦👍

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yes very true....living off the land is way more natural than shopping all the time...I agree.

[@paddythetheatredog4384]

@@Alaskan6packI imagine it’s not that easy though, even in my more temperate climate I struggle to grow much of anything

[@Alaskan6pack]

Yep you are right. It's always more of a struggle too when you don't have the typical house or barn set up. Limited funds, etc...however it's something to strive for in the future for sure...!

[@SagebrushRambles]

SPAM? Ick...so much salt lol.

[@Alaskan6pack]

So true...!

[@kelliepineda9822]

winters coming think you be getting back ups like 2 3 sugar flours ect incase u can't get out you'll be good

[@Alaskan6pack]

I am sitting pretty good on flour. Have back up sugar too. We are hoping to do a haul in October that's pretty large so we don't have to go back to Anchorage until Jan?. The roads turn super icy and very dangerous...need lots of coffee too. We have been moose hunting, so if we are successful we are good on meat. Crossing fingers

[@davefisher1417]

i subscribe to Alaskan bear vlogs fairbanks

[@Alaskan6pack]

Awesome

[@canadians2214]

I THINK YOU BUY A LOT OF UNNECESSARY STUFF. THERE IS STUFF THAT YOU GUYS COULD BE GROWING.

[@Alaskan6pack]

You are right. I agree. We have an excavator here this weekend clearing more usable land for that purpose. Hoping to have a bigger greenhouse next year for more food. Things grow better in a greenhouse here in this state