Our first family Camping trip and Setup 😳 Tour our tents, camping kitchen, Bathroom and more!

[@cecectconnecticut344]

I’m impressed by all your gear. You guys made a whole village!

[@redtrinitygirl]

They really did!

[@shieroc]

Agreed they have a tent city. Great job!

[@economyheating]

That's how you do Camping

[@_Ericka]

lol right wish i had that amount of people to go camping with😍😍

[@willmckinsey9958]

Just watched your video and I can only say please don't give up on camping. The memories are more valuable than the time it takes to prepare and clean up afterwards. I'll never forget teaching my girls how to ride their bikes without training wheels on a dirt road in the mountains. I'll never forget teaching my boys how to clean a fish. Or all the jokes all 6 kids made while cleaning the black tank. Now that 5 of 6 kids are out of the house, we still discuss our camping trips as we make new ones each year. It can be a pain, but you'll get your rhythm and it will go so much better as time goes. Best of luck to you and your family

[@yonikki]

Yes, I agree! I have 6 kids as well ... only one in college right now ... but we go tent camping every year and I much prefer it over luxury hotels. Honestly! This year we are going to Kentucky for spring break so our camping trip turned into a cabin trip because of the nighttime weather and small children. But we are doing ALL the day time camping fun and hanging around the fire pit each morning and evening after exploring the local caves. I recommend tent camping to all my friends ... but they all own RVs and won't try it! Haha

[@ro9734]

I'm telling you that is the best camping setup that I have ever ever seen on on KZbin seriously !!❤️

[@faithmthembo4588]

Love ur camping gear, got a few highlights. Plannin ours and i love ur ideas.

[@Sarah-tn9iz]

Girl, your campsite was a whole compound! Your sister was so funny and it looked like a awesome time! 😊🏕

[@judithniles2827]

Sister's are just so special. I know, I have 2 older sisters. Tammy is 66, Cathy is 65, i'am 61, and our brother is 56.

[@Brittany_J]

“We believe in you!!!” When you’re sister laid down in the inflatable boat and started talking about the birds overhead… I was crying, I was laughing so hard! 😂😂😂

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Yep, I was thinking they re not out to get you, just doing they’re bird thing!

[@celinesrodriguez7454]

I laughed so hard when u said u didn’t kno what planet the frogs were from!! 😂🤣

[@judithniles2827]

We have those loud frogs here in Maine too, but we call them "tree frogs" but I know that's not the right name.

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

I laughed too! They re enough to keep anybody awake! What a racket!

[@miabclothingketo1919]

You did it Jia! You rocked the Campsite. I hate to admit I was a doubter with all that stuff you bought. But no kidding sell the stuff and next time have an RV delivered & setup. So much easier and you will get a good night's sleep. Happy 4th girl!

[@ld8337]

You should have a video talking about how to unpack after the trip. Any advices after the “ almost five days of unpacking ?”

[@lea_learn403]

Saw the baby with all that sweetness and had to hit a like. That smile deserves a thousand likes 👍.❤️

[@gertrudelawrence6791]

Can you make a video of what you didn’t end up using and why?

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Great idea! I’ll film that next week

[@scx3757]

@@MarriageMotherhood and what you would pass on (if there is a next time) even if you used it?! Please could you also show us how your storing everything???

[@meganperdue8420]

Future camping tips and great ideas from this video:😃 1.) The shower/toilet tent is an awesome idea! My fiancé and I with our 3 fur babies just returned from camping (4 nights/5days) in a tent and I cannot tell you how excited I was to take a shower were I can move my arms. (We were using my moms camper shower) I’ll definitely keep this on my list to purchase for future camping. 2.) I loved the kitchen and dining area but maybe look for something bigger were you can have everything in one area. Less to take down the day you leave. And I suggest using a shoe organizer that you typically hang up in your closet by Velcro and store all of your kitchen/dining items in one area away from the ground. Also with your kitchen/dining area under 1 canopy, you won’t be running back and forth if it happens to rain ☔️ 3.) Anytime your camping, try to put your tent under trees as much as possible. This will keep your tent cool throughout the day especially when it’s hot. Also try to keep the windows partially unzipped during the night. It will get cold but it will help keep your tent cool during the early afternoon hours. 4.) it’s always good to over pack then under pack when it comes to clothes. Always be prepared for random weather changes. 5.) Portable battery packs and small generators are great to have while camping. 6.) Spraying the outside of your tent every night with bug spray will help with those annoying mosquitoes 🦟 And above all have fun and relax😄 Camping can be stressful but it’s also nice to be away from city life for a moment. I hope you have more camping videos in the future! And also a video on how you organize all of your camping gear when not in use😁

[@Bigcat624]

Yes you’ll do it again. The memories you are making with your family is priceless. I love see families of color camping, RVing, Van life it’s just beautiful

[@michellemorris4530]

All your hard work and planning, to all the shopping and searching trust me it certainly paid off. The whole camp ground looks beautiful.The tents are so spacious, love it. Thank you and your family for sharing your vacation journey.

[@memeruss9896]

I know it seems like a lot of work, but the kids will have the most wonderful memories from just this one trip! It is also a wonderful family memory that even you adults will remember and having your parents there is the super big bonus!!! You need do this on and off, but stick closer to home if you're just doing the weekend. Save the 3 hr. trips for the 4+ days of camping! My family and I love camping more than anything, but we do have an rv now. However, my best memories as a child were tent camping and we moved up from there to an rv. I'll be honest we spent more enjoyable family time outside when we tent camped that we do now with an rv. I just now found you channel and I loved this sweet video. Making family memories are the best, keep doing the fun stuff!

[@ncatstate]

LOL!!! You can always count on Sis for the comic relief!! 😆😆😆

[@MarriageMotherhood]

🤣😂🤣

[@soniawilliamson8774]

Love the boat Sis 🚤

[@smokymountainvacationrenta7701]

Your tent set up is just about the best I have ever seen! If I didn’t know any better, I would have thought you all were tent camping for years. You were very organized and looks like you have everything you need for a successful camping trip. Don’t throw in the towel just on the count of setting up and breaking down camp. Think of the great time you all had and the memories the kids will never forget! Don’t get rid of your camping supplies, because in about two to three years, you will be ready to go again. Keep calm and camp on!!!

[@carolyncoppola974]

Looks like ALOT of work but the fun and family time is priceless! So glad to see families getting out and enjoying nature and togetherness! Thanks for sharing! God bless!

[@alexnavarro602]

Hello, I have a small tip if you don't mind. If you take a piece of rebar about 3 ft you can stake it into the ground about a foot-and-a-half. You can slip the bamboo of the tiki torch over the rebar and it hold it in place. No more digging and trying to stick the tiki torch in to Solid Ground.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@ebonycatny]

Your sister needs her own KZbin channel 🥰 she’s a trip! 😆 I love and laugh so hard when she’s in your vlogs.

[@saskiavanpeet9426]

Every time you go camping, you will learn better ways to pack, store, set up etc. We've been camping for over 12 years now and boy we are still learning. The first times we also were putting away stuff for days. Now it's done in one. One tip is to buy things especially for camping, like your utencils and store those things together. You can do that over time.

[@threeangels7230]

Please you must do it again. I enjoyed watching this video. Your sister, the boat, the string, her not going anywhere, pulling her back in then getting help to get her out the boat was absolutely funny! I enjoy camping and I enjoyed watching you camping.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@BillieBob10101]

I would call that glamming but there’s nothing wrong with that. You are building great family memories. I love it!

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

I admire you for going. I admire you for being that family that is making memories and celebrating family. I do not like camping and have zero asperations to do it. I would hang out during the day but at night i am going to need a bed and a shower.

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

Right?? And some a/c!!!

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

@@AccessoriesAddict5528 At least a fan but yeah, i am going to need to wash the sweat and day off and lay on something that doesnt move or feel like i am the princess and the pea.

[@Healedhomegirl]

Same I’m gonna just find some beautiful cabins

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

@@Healedhomegirl that would be my choice too. Even a RV is a little too rustic for me. I dont like people that close

[@pauldaws9821]

Camping with a family is a lot of work but it gets easier the more you go. Each trip you learn what you don't need and what works and doesn't work. The memories make it worth while. Enjoyed your video.

[@KnittyT]

Hello! Camping is a great family outing! We rent cabins at state parks and some camp grounds offer them too. We take our bedding, food, drinks, pots, pans, and utensils. We only rent cabins that have a bathroom and shower. It's lots of fun! Try cabin glamping next time.

[@judithniles2827]

Yes, renting cabins is the way to go because some cabins come with pots & pans, dishes and utensils. They do here in Maine.

[@SurviveOutdoors]

This isn't camping, this is ultimate glamping at its finest. Omg lol...loved this. Awesome to get the kids in the outdoors.

[@jjshimek101]

You guys brought your "A" game to camping! I know it is a lot of work. Like anything else the more you do it the better and faster it will be. What wonderful memories you are making for all of your family and how wonderful for your daughters. I am impressed.

[@carrissapowell120]

Maybe y'all should get a RV for family camping trips.

[@lowcalgyal406]

I said the same!!

[@lailanimessina1473]

That’s not camping 😩

[@carrissapowell120]

@@lailanimessina1473 it's the 2021new way of camping

[@RebrushedByMaddison]

@@carrissapowell120 just spend 2 weeks in an rv “camping”. It’s def camping! Just minus the tent lol.

[@millennialmommaker]

@@lailanimessina1473 just because it wasn’t that way 20 years ago doesn’t mean we can’t evolve and make it that way now. Having a good nights rest and a real bathroom makes everyone’s experience better.

[@Rooster72]

And I thought we brought a lot of stuff camping, wow. That is an amazing setup you guys have.

[@debbietaylor6424]

The memories you made your kids will talk about for years to come. Thank you for sharing.

[@jillsutherland7442]

You made GREAT memories. Next time travel in an rv and take the tents for one or two nights out. It looks like everyone had a great time. You did an excellent job preparing.

[@donnamitchell243]

My first camping experience ended with a backache, leg pains and an early departure. I've never gone again since, but this made me want to try again. Congrats to you and your family!

[@roseb6939]

I highly recommend your style of camping Jia, even the campsite scenery was spectacular.

[@angela6694]

Really

[@SausageSideways]

If you pack up as you go it's not so bad. Wash and store them all as being for your camping trips. So that you just close the trunks on the last day and that's it all ready to reopen again next time. Clothes should be all that really need sorted.

[@goldenretrievermom7945]

I'm thinking if you want an outdoor experience without having to bring all the structures like the kitchen and bathroom tents, you should just rent some cabins on a lake. You can rent a cabin large enough to fit all your people that will have bathrooms and a kitchen and then you just go fishing or walking or whatever outside when you want to. A lot of cabins have central air conditioning so you're not packing like 90 fans to bring. It's a LOT easier if you want an experience like this without all the setup and tear-down. More like staying in a hotel but "rustic-er" if that makes sense.

[@dyj2806]

It may be easier, but sometimes you may want to do it this way. It’s a since of satisfaction you get from completing a challenge

[@racquelduffy2586]

Agree with you D YJ, it’s not always about easier. This is quality time well spent and they are making memories that will last a lifetime!!!!

[@traceydean2803]

I was thinking the same thing about the cabin. It just makes life easier and you can move on to the next thing instead of spending days unpacking.

[@mstb2023]

@@dyj2806 Exactly. I did cabin camping as a kid. I want to try tent camping.

[@MsSilenthorse]

We use totes. Tents in one. Cooking stuff in another etc. Nothing loose. So everything is easier to pack up and none of it needs to be unpacked when we get home. It all gets stored as is in closet or garage. Only things we empty is the coolers.

[@Scorpiondethbite]

We camp often and have even hosted campgrounds in GA and, I have to say, y'all's set up is awesome!! Also, that baby @7:13 is cuteness overload! I told my wife we needed another baby after watching that little guy smile😍. God bless!!

[@leroygrayjr.2957]

Hi,.. During an evacuation ... Gas and other fuel becomes scarce. Where ever the vehicle stops becomes your home unless you hike to another location. Moving without a vehicle is the challenge 2023

[@sherriholcombe5428]

What a cool family glancing trip! I love your tents too! The cooking tent was served so well and the bathroom tent too. All the stuff you got from 5 Below,Dollar Tree,Sams,etc was just what ya'll needed. Such a beautiful camp site.I've never been camping with my family, but you've given me alot of good ideas. Great family memories. 💖

[@rettyfeliciasimok4528]

Love the running in the field scene 😄 u certainly had a fun glamping trip

[@Homer2q]

That was the best!

[@barbaraclark43]

Some of my best family memories are camping trips. My parents took us when we were young. Then we took our kids when they were growing up. I still tent camp with 2 of my grown daughters once a year. I'm 63. You'll love the tradition you are beginning!

[@sonastorer-johnson7541]

Freemont. Try to keep all my camping things ready all I need to do is pull it out add paper plates paper towels thats it. You all had a great time thats what matters .also my rule kids carry what they bring backpacks work don't take up that much room . You got it what a fun time your family's blessed.

[@cherannretiredgran68]

I love your camp site, set up, everything. From the hearty, healthy breakfast to the little one trying to get the camera, smiling and giggling. Also, the fish that got away, but found its way back into the lake. And your sister in the boat! That was great! You all have everything laid out so nicely! Your all truly blessed! The utility, shower, bathroom is a great idea. Thinking that would come in handy at a person's home when having the large family over. Thanks for giving us a tour. And enjoy this summer! ☀️

[@mitzimoran8690]

My kinda camping!! Yes, take those babies camping again, such sweet memories that your girls will remember forever!!! You did a great job preparing and now it shouldn’t be such a chore to do again. Go camping with all of your family, many hands makes lighter work.

[@Homer2q]

It is hard to go camping but really the key is organizing that camp gear so it goes into bins and you just store it when you get home. Then all you need to do is deal with food/drinks that were leftover, if any and do the laundry. Try to take less/need less. Same for traveling. Those kids are never going to forget having their aunt and grandparents camping and that whole feeling of being free. But also see if you can work it so you can get an extra day off for you. It’s not relaxing if you feel overwhelmed when you get home. Good luck - I enjoyed the video so much.

[@DayToDayMom]

Your kiddos & family will remember this trip forever! We love to camp, but we aren't tent campers! We had a pop up camper & loved it so much, we bought a big camper & it was such a game changer to be able to shower & use bathroom, wash dishes, spead out, hang out (in case of rain) & also cook (for same reason) inside our own camper!!

[@kimberluna2226]

So happy for your 1st camping adventures . Be blessed ...have loads of fun. The sounds of mother nature awaken you... .you'll miss that when away back at home..so happy for you .the first fish,!!!? It's going back in the ocean!!!!!! Awesome horseshoes ....have a great time...

[@robinmason9959]

Camping is so much work, but through it all you made wonderful memories with your family , so lucky to have had your parents with you 💕

[@shannondolphin4962]

I thoroughly enjoyed your campsite! It’s really inspiring to see black people camping😊

[@alexblack1501]

Wow Did u really say that!!! Shame on you

[@shannondolphin4962]

How is what I said shameful? I'm black and I'm inspired by her positivity and her entire set up. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@gloriaalleyne7135]

Girl I can tell that this was a lotta work. I feel tired just looking at the setup. Kuddos to you. I think I would only have gone if I was an invited guest .

[@tortoisebeauty]

We had a 5th wheel camper. It was a year old and gave us issues every single time we took it out. We got an Ozark Trail tent and have collected gear over the last 3 years. The key for us is organizing everything that we take so that when we are ready we only have to add our food and clothes and geaux! We are in Louisiana 😉 then when it’s time to break down camp, everyone has their tasks and it makes things go so much smoother. So many people talk crap if your set up looks too cozy or nice but it’s all about enjoying yourself and for us - the easy set up and take down means I can bring whatever the heck I want! Awesome video - I’ve been looking out for it since your haul.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Soooo true! I feel like if my packing was more organized it would not have been so bad. Thanks for watching!

[@lindseypickett7420]

This is how I would camp! It’s all about what makes you comfortable.

[@darkchild1983]

Can you share where this is what site? I'm looking for a site large enough for a big family and this looks perfect. Thanks!

[@DarrylBass]

Your camp site is epic!! Wow I would love to go camping like this. Bring the whole family, lots of tents, food, drink. I like how y'all got the tent just for a kitchen.

[@charity9660]

I thought i was doing too much wanting to have a bunch of tents like this. 😂 I’m glad i found my kind of people!

[@maggiebonilla5688]

As an outsider I loved everything was set up and it looks…the lake and the view was awesome. It gave a sense of peace just to see the place. Love the video of your sister 😊. Lot of work for only 3 days..no place to swim..where is so hot… Thank you for sharing with us.

[@sunruhsbackroadtrips6620]

Your sister running through the grass is the greatest. Love camping. Loved your video

[@lindaharris2136]

I really enjoyed watching. So happy that you shared with me.

[@trangers918]

I was like you on my first family camping trip. Took everything and the kitchen sink. I learned to be more minimalistic over time. Less is more now. Over time I acquired better gear dedicated for camping. They are much lighter weight and packs up smaller. I leave the home use stuff at home now. It is so much more enjoyable. Less to pack and unpack. Less stress too.

[@leahfischer5264]

🤣this was camping ‘reality TV style’…loved it..thanks for taking us along !

[@deborahlewis656]

It's always a pain in the ass as mommas to pack for camping, beach, air or car travel trips..but our kids will remember them forever ( I know..my 4 are adults) so it's so worth it😅😘

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Yes girl! So true!

[@sandrak596]

I love how you set your campsite up. You thought of everything! Great job! The kids will always remember this!😊

[@ms.inspiration385]

I loved your camp setup! It was so nice & worth all the stuff you brought. I especially love your sister & her humor. When she ran through the field, for some reason, I found that to be so calming & serene. GREAT JOB!!

[@lindagarner1320]

We used to camp frequently. One weekend we got to the campsite and it was cold and raining with no end in sight so we turned around and went home. I can do one or the other but not both. Used to go to Algonquin Park for our summer holidays most years. We had great trips and some that weren't so great but have terrific memories. Whatever you do with your kids there will be memories. My son now takes his kids camping.🥰🇨🇦

[@sharonsmith1843]

I absolutely love your honesty and candidness! The truth in camping can be brutal!!! Just got a 10 person lighted tent to take camping on my own. I’m over 60, but I am completely up for the challenge now that I have two good knees with the replacements! Lol I really want my family to do a family get together all of us camping. I don’t think it’ll ever happen… But I think if it did it would be a blast! I hope you do it again too, but find a way to make it easier. Thank you so very much for sharing… Love, love love this, and your family is absolutely precious! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kristylabar969]

How fun! I loved watching this! Don’t sell your stuff, just pack it up so it’s organized for next time and you’ll get the hang of it. Try different locations, maybe when it’s not quite as hot!

[@Tateez58]

This was an eye opener for me. Never been camping but I’m going to start. Bought a tent for one of our local event site. Didn’t sleep in it but it came in handy when rain started. Also it turned into a storage tent for our food share. Lol Yes the Most High sent you guys. Hallelujah

[@lesliemuller216]

Oh my, this was definitely worth the wait and build up!!! I enjoyed it from the first shopping trip to you wondering if you could ever do it again!!! Your whole camping set up was beautiful 😄

[@mainstmo]

Thank you so much for sharing your camping experience. What a lovely family you have and I really enjoyed your video. You are absolutely right about the shower utility tent..ours is a game changer! One thing that has always helped me out during our big camping trips is having an essentials checklist and a packing list for each bin! Blessings to you and your family.

This is Black people camping at its finest! I've never seen anyone pack this much for camping but I bet you didn't have a need for ANYTHING girl! Great job!

I also love camping. I never started until I met my husband but we go every year now with our kids and I've gotten alot of my family to come to enjoy it too!

[@RMack-hv1kt]

My Black African Sister Queen The Royal Family is doing it. It did My heart good to see family having a great time and to see the smiles on the Young Kings and Queens Sister continue to camp. The kids and Parents and Grand Parents will remember it always. I was talking to a friend about My Family's 4th of July. Picnics. I'm 70 yrs old now. I have memories that are six decades old. I was 10 and My best friend was 9. So Sister Queen keep the camping equipment and watch the videos, see all the smiles and consider doing it again. Believe Me Grandpa had something for the wild animals, both four legged and two legged. Grandma enjoyed having Her family together and seeing the smiles. Love Always, Black Love. Raymond Mack An Elder

[@theamazingallens2324]

I been waiting for this 🙌🏽

[@loreanschaffer2604]

You look done in exhausted and just plain tired. But you also had a lot of fun. And there is nothing like spending time with the ones you love. Don't get rid of anything . None to of it will spoil , and you will have it to loan if nothing else. I loved your beautiful Camping spot. After everything is put away and your life is back to normal you will look back on your weekend of Camping and smile and say it was all worth it. I loved going shopping with you at Dollar Tree. I have 55 grandkids and Dollar Tree is one of my favorite places to shop at.

[@susanlester1]

Camping is like childbirth, it’s so much work but the result is good! Like you said, we wonder if we want to do it again hoping we forget the pain part😂

[@brendawood5723]

Camping is the best. I'm 57 now so I have a pop up camper. I have camped my whole life. I took my 3 boys every summer and now I go with my grandkids. You can do it momma. Just park a little closer to the bathroom. 😁 Happy Camping

[@ReadAndThrift]

Omg that baby 😍😍 I could’ve watched a whole video on him haha The slow mo running 🤣😂

[@LORENA-wq3vm]

this was an excellent video...actually brought tears to my eyes....beautiful family, enjoying yourselves. you did an excellent job getting all of the items and showing how you did your set up. i've already passed this along to friends. i'm definitely going to buy some of these products too.... well i hope you all really enjoyed yourselves. i just loved this.

[@evap6919]

Finally, girl questioning whether to do it again is like having babies, the more you have them, the better you get at organized your time. Tossed what you don’t need and pack up the important stuff. Looked like a lot of fun.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

🤣😂🤣

[@rnmom65]

My style of glamping! The view is beautiful...the sounds are calming.Thank you for all the tips and tricks to make it more likely that I will do it...haven't tent camped in a very long time. :-)

[@ladybugmom10]

Oh my gosh!! I’m dying 😂😂 I love that bug free zone thing. We went camping a few weeks ago and man! I’d love to have your kind of gear! What a fun vlog!!

[@patchrockit]

Wow, you all did a great job planning fun for the kids too! I'm happy everyone had a great time and got to relax and try new things. Making memories right there.

[@Deezeelove]

I laughed so hard about telling your sis we are here for you going in circles if that's what you want! OMGOSH so funny

[@thetravelouscrew]

I enjoyed your camping vlog, my family go tent glamping at least once a month during the spring and summer. We have the same bathroom tent and it’s such a life saver. I hope y’all decide to go camping again.

[@amberthomas7493]

When my dad was in the Army, he would swear by skin so soft for the field, it's the real mvp!

[@ginaem2008]

Your dad is correct, Skin So Soft is the best repellent!

[@wanda9688]

Amen, Skin So Soft is golden when in the field. I used it straight or mixed it with baby oil.

[@wanda9688]

It's better than Off.

[@Patriotgranny]

We’ve camped for years & years. There’s definitely a learning curve as to what you really need & what you don’t. But any way you cut it, CAMPING IS A LOT OF WORK! from the massive amount of prep & packing to the work during the trip (cooking, dishes, shagging water etc) and all the work once you get home, cleaning & storing gear. But it is worth EVERY bit of effort!!! We have the most amazing pictures & memories with our extended family & our children. Spending time with my siblings & my kids with all of their cousins is just priceless. My sweet children are married with kids of their own now & speak so lovingly of the wonderful camping trips we took. I do have to say that going from tent camping to an RV was a total game changer for me! When the kids were teens we put them in tents with their cousins & we slept in the RV, they loved it & so did we😆 PRECIOUS MEMORIES, SUCH A BLESSING 💕

[@kashpl9008]

Your sister cracks me up lol 😆 Lots of love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Thanks for 28minutes of entertainment during Tropical Storm Elsa!

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Stay safe friend! 🙏🏾

[@tysonthegermanshepherdserv7430]

I love to see this your kids will cherish these memories forever!

[@edykennedy1512]

My soul is ready for these glamping vlogs

[@lindafelder6385]

No camping for me scare a wild animal would come out of the woods and tear up the tent.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreacurtisdragonflywarri9832]

I've been camping since I was 6 months old so I've been camping all my life ! From my experience , I thought you did great ! Especially for someone who has never done it ! I've been tent camping , AND pop up camper camping , and I've also been camping in an RV ... (Older one) and camping in a pull behind (hard side) so I've basically camped in ALL versions of it ! I've even camped W/O any type of shelter ! Camped under the stars... It is a lot of work ! But I tell you , it's a lot LESS when you have some type of camper instead of just tents ! But you really have to be into camping in order to invest in a Camper ..... But my family and I really LOVE camping! Especially without a TENT and using a camper !

[@conniecarter6009]

Jia, your sister in that blowup canoe 😂 Your parents are the best, what a blessing.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

I know…God is good! They are troopers!

[@kevinthompson3611]

It was a lot of work, but well worth it. To have family and friends out like that. Yes, do it again and every chance you get.

[@KISSmartie]

Jia! LOVED this video! All your preparation paid off. I laughed out loud a few times as you kept it real. 😄😍 So glad you all had this trip. Memories that will last for a long time to come. ❤

[@tedsamuels3203]

This was a beautiful video and the kids will always remember this years to come. Thanks for sharing

[@06Joybells]

The running in the field scene was priceless too.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

😂😂😂

[@dannisallen]

Amazing set up!!! Looks like an awesome family trip!! Thanks for the video!

[@dorothygreen6474]

Looks like a fun family time .🤗

[@deneseweatherby7378]

Try grading up Irish Spring soap to rid the flies. It works.

[@lydial5118]

Omg! You guys are so equipped for camping! This is my idea of camping!

[@jameschristian306]

I got tickled just seeing the cars packed up, that’s same way my cars and trucks look like when I go camping, I see these other videos and they look so together and not anything taking up space in the back seats, and I think no way! Thanks for sharing your experience. Hopefully y’all will have many more!

[@thereciastreet9496]

Hey now I love the set up, glad y’all did it, but the city girl in me says no ma’am I need to be indoors at night. But I am living thur you. Family time is everything and so glad I am able to enjoy it with you and your family. Your sister is so funny 😂 😂😂. Y’all are truly great sportsman’s because the first noise I would be out. Yes ma’am you would do it again because we love family time. Tfs be blessed. But you couldn’t do it over the week, it takes time to get back into the swing of things.

[@anathebudgetfriendly5963]

Don’t give up on camping is the most good times and memories we make away from home. I know is a lot of work but is worth it. Tip, just minimize the amount of stuff for camping and it would be so much easier. My family and I go tent camping 2 or 3 times every summer to fall and we love it.