24°F and Our HEATER DIED at 1:00 AM! 🥶 First Overnight in the Trailer - FAIL

[@jilanimalik9810]

The reason your propane heater is indoor safe is that it will shut off automatically or won't light up at all when the oxygen level drops below a certain safe threshold. Which is why it gave up on you at 1am after burning continuously for several hours & thus depleting oxygen to an unsafe level inside the closed trailer lacking any ventilation. All for ensuring a safe indoor operation.

[@gkim3138]

best to keep co2 sensor with you and windows opened even if it's cold out.

[@Cheerpanda]

We love our Buddy Heaters, but we always take a Carbon Dioxide monitor with us!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Will do!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We will from now on.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Wow! Thanks for your insight. You’re correct about the low oxygen shut off. We’re now looking into ways to increase our fresh air intake.

[@keet180]

Forest's speech has improve alot now that both of you are home with him all the time. Take care and have fun.

[@carlahall2496]

Not an epic fail, nobody got hurt, but an epic opportunity!❤️❤️

[@janicehaduck6536]

You should have a sit down with your family and make a list of supplies you should collect before you go Have one for the Polaris. Have an alternative heat source. TEST YOUR HEAT SOURCES AT HOME, not while camping. Top sleeping bags rated for Alaska cold. It's different camping in Alaska, then in the lower 48.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the tips.

[@angelasofia7726]

Cooking tip: chop all your vegies at home, put them in a ziploc bag and then in the pot, you will be ready to cook and won't forget your pot 😉... and the spices in a baggy all ready to go... Dinner looked really good!

[@jillwalls9330]

Good idea and I would make the biscuits at home and bring them too.

[@angelasofia7726]

@@jillwalls9330 definitely

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Great idea!

[@tsuileung5197]

For new equipment like the propane gas heater, you should try it at home to ensure it works before going onto trips. A back up plan is also necessary since you have the whole family and young kids.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That’s true!

[@deborahmitchell6387]

On the biscuits, skillet low heat melt your oil, butter or whatever you use, put a lid on it, when they start to rise turn them and keep an eye on them. Used to be a camp favorite of ours.❤

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

what a wonderful place....turquoise colored lake, filled by stream from melting glaciers and ice capped mountains in the backdrop, just amazing and serene place...super vlog...

[@christinet8554]

Jon u are such a responsible dad and just want to let you know that you are the best ever dad and hubby. Shouldering on so much!

[@DonnaLaplante]

Bags family 😂 and peter santelliono are my Saturday morning tubers ❤ ty

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That’s great! We love Peter Santelliono’s videos. The Vermont episode we very good.

[@tjeffrey830]

Feel really bad for you guys! Freezing must be! Forrest so cute, all wrapped up. 💙

[@joannerobison5273]

Awww bummer! A few things we’ve learned camping for years: make a master camping list, we broke it up in sections such as clothing, tire station, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and menu/foods. I always printed the list and crossed things off. Also always test new gear or equipment or items before going several times. We bought a new camp stove on the way to camping and it was missing a part and it didn’t work k. Each trip is a learning experience! Another great vid o!

[@meganjohnson44]

When I saw the heater still in the box, I went uh oh. But you handled it perfect.

[@katebonte7313]

Extra belt, extra tire, gas, oil,first aid kit, air pump, tow rope. Do you have a wench on the front? It's a must in ultra terrain riding. Let someone know where you will be and approx. What time you will be back.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the tips. We do have a wench.

[@katebonte7313]

@BagsPackedFamily also solar generator for your trailer.

[@theexplorervlogchannel4094]

super cold be careful and take care guys..

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you, Ms. Beth.

[@michelleelmore1875]

You guys are such troopers ❤

[@emmapolling7021]

You need to get a soler genaroter to youse in the trailer when yuo go on a camping trip you can even use in when you are tent camping

[@ongkirvy8377]

Iam salute to sir Jonathan to not giving up switching back the heater for 1hr and he sleeps for only 3hrs i saluted to you sir

[@essiemohr1216]

I hope your not to bummed about leaving early, love your family ❤❤❤

[@jamesyu613]

oh no I hope you get your heater working and keep warm, Have a warm night guys.

[@mohammedsayutiujud6317]

All the best 🙏too you all

[@HistoryBuff2000]

I Know How it Is When Ya Have To Cut A Camping Trip Short Because it's To Cold. This Was Another Awesome Video. Looking Forward To The Next One.

[@srividhyakrishnamurthy]

Loved your video. Really it must have been tough experience for you and your children. How did the children feel about returning back home in that odd hours? Better luck to your family for your future adventures.

[@dellakuhn1031]

You should think about indoor/outdoor carpet for inside the trailer.

[@patricklittle1191]

Jonathan, I want to dive into heating for your cargo trailer. My personal research... Diesel Heater - I did not have much luck with these. They would quick working, error codes, and just a lot of problems. Wood Burning stove - Absolutely awesome. You have the Cubic Mini and Dwarf. Problem with these are: Space. Wood gathering. A place for the wood and the stack on top Propane Heaters - Dickinson Marine heater is Awesome! With the P9000 and P12000. Direct inlet for propane. The one thing about these are wire attachment for the 12V battery operated fan. Mini Split - Both heat and cold. These units don't work well and will quit working in cold temps (bad idea for Alaska). Blue Flame Heaters - I personally think this would work well for your cargo trailer. They operate on a direct propane line. It is optional to use (connect) a fan, but completely unnecessary! There are Mr. Heaters and Dyno Glow. I personally like the Dyno Glow over the Mr. Heater. I hope you find this information helpful.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much for the recommendations. A wood stove in the trailer would be awesome! We are also considering blue flame heaters.

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

Still fun to be outside ❤

[@SpaceduckDK]

Cooking tip. The liquid from beans is full of protein, so cook it with your dishes. The liquid from chickpeas can be used instead of eggs in cake and dessert. e.g. pancakes.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the tips! I’ll share it with Kelly.

[@nawalal-rida1607]

Always have blankets

[@fzuma]

Fantastic video. Interesting to see how camping in the cold is like. Love that your children are so helpful and having such unique outdoor experiences that other kids do not get the luxury of having.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@ReneeOh]

It’s ok Kell. Burned biscuits are good too 😂 ❤

[@cynthiagilbert]

Awe so sorry your trip ran short!!!❤❤❤

[@tonycasey3183]

I have begun to look forward to Granite's food reviews.

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

4K Watts Diesel Heater Are Great I Run One In My Home 👍🏻👍🏻

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

best wishes from India...nice vlog, in spite of heater failure in the middle of the night, so much positive energy and smiles all around which is so heartening and above all you guys have such great kids, all in all super vlog, a big thumbs up for your effort Johnathan and Kelly...best wishes and love once again

[@bethlef5168]

Great video! BRRRR🥶

[@suewalters9822]

Now that was an adventure!! Stay safe! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@carolyngregory9354]

Wow, it looked cold inside the trailer, but I know you will decide on a better option so you can keep exploring Alaska. Ready for our next adventure.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes! More adventurous coming soon!!

[@reginaduarte9883]

Wow what a great adventure 👍

[@NelsYouTube]

8:35 wow Cedar was driving

[@BagsPackedFamily]

She loves it!

[@DonnaLaplante]

Hi bags family ❤ great day 😊

[@louisebaxter5971]

Bless I’m so sorry that happened I hope u managed to get a replacement heater ❤❤

[@lourdesgonzales2613]

Certainly beautiful, love it guys..🇨🇦

[@Erin-f2q]

Beautiful turquoise lake! What a terrible way to end your trip. Better prepared next time. Both food and heat...❤❤

[@deepadays1802]

Great vlog!

[@ednahoogewind5700]

Walker Farm Fam just put a brand new heater identical to yours in their "Skoolie" and thankfully the carbon mioxide detector went off during the night. Please be careful!! You have such an amazing family!!

[@florida4386]

I would appreciate if you could share how you resolved the issue with your heater. Thank you.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

The heater definitely shut off due to low oxygen. We’re now looking into ways to increase our fresh air intake.

[@billionaireedits055]

Love from kashmir ❤❤

[@vidguy007]

Always have a backup, especially in extreme conditions you don’t need one flashlight, you need two Was that heater new and untested?

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are correct. The heater definitely shut off due to low oxygen. We’re now looking into ways to increase our fresh air intake.

[@ashleydavis6809]

Beautiful scenery as always! I say it’s only a half fail LOL😊 You guys are doing awesome figuring things out!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sallyor4335]

Love how Forest decided to take the gopro and showed us what's inside the box ❤a personal cameraman haha! So nice seeing the kids pick up a book here and there ❤! So sorry to see your trip was cut short, but everyone stayed in good spirits and I am glad y'all made the decision to leave knowing its getting colder as the night goes on!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thought that was so cute! 🥰

[@sunshinegirl8216]

Wow, hope got a good rest when you all arrived home. I hope the store let's you know what's wrong with the heater. Will backup fan D size batteries help in any way if the pilot light doesn't engage? I am not big techy but I like to learn in case I ever need to know. Well, it was quite and adventure! Hope you get go again soon when heater is working well. Best the bags packed family!

[@angahanteq671]

Love from Malaysia satu, Dua tiga 👏👍

[@muhdammar6144]

Kau pun tgok

[@DonnaLaplante]

Hi my Saturday morning tubers 😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Morning!

[@dougphamtexas2707]

Problems are worries always arises with trips......and plus a little cold in a warm sleeping bad is not going to hurt anyone....Id rather stick to being at home......

[@deziking]

Amazing video, learned so much about water holy crap. Keep it up mom!!!! Can i drink that water?? looks delicious. Love forest energy RAGEEEEEE!! Forest is the real deal he can fix anything.

[@CassandraDow-x4c]

Loved this video guys! Alaska is well and truly on my bucket list. But gosh it seems expensive - even more so than Aus where I am ( I love how you tell us the cost of things in all your vids!) Big love from Australia !

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks, Cassandra! We’d definitely love to make a trip to Australia 🇦🇺

[@bobbydarker1959]

OH MY GOSHHHHH, at 22:59 you passed over your "catch all" table and I literally GASPED! I read 'When You Reach Me' in 2010 (I'm an adult) and I have been trying to remember the title for yearssss now! Excellent book! Thanks for reading it and solving a mystery! ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Wow, that’s so great!! Granite just finished it.

[@bobbydarker1959]

​@@BagsPackedFamily that's awesome! I hope he enjoyed it 😊

[@wendyjenkins1559]

Hi family ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsGA08]

Every time I watch one of your videos my IQ jumps up a couple of points! I never knew why glacial water was such a beautiful color! Thanks! :)

[@patricklittle1191]

FYI: 1st Aid Kit. 1 @ home, truck, and mobile.

[@mohammedsayutiujud6317]

I’ve been rewatching alot of the old videos 😍I think Granite is going to be the future Mark Weins ,Anthony Bourdain,Sonny befrs, Mike Chen Even more adventurous than Andrew Zimmern. I’ll be following you’re family

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That’s great! Thank you.

[@stacyflood1728]

For the amount of camping you plan on doing, you should look into a freeze dryer

[@BagsPackedFamily]

That’s a good idea!

[@josepwillis687]

Verry Good.

[@natureology2145]

Nice

[@angelasofia7726]

You may consider getting a generator and having an electric heater in the trailer...safer...

[@AngelaPattillo-ov1kx]

@bagspackedfamily is there a difference between Alaska and the lower 48 if what and where are you between the two just curious it’s so beautiful there Alaska is on my bucket list

[@erobinson988]

You could fix it to where you could hang a canvas curtain across the trailer to shorten the heated space. Do any of your kids want to be chefs?

[@BagsPackedFamily]

I’m hoping for travel vloggers. :-)

[@robinmaclennan3253]

It didn't occur to you that a propane powered heater needs ventilation? So lucky this turned out well.

[@mdhotrod1]

You need power station to power all ur needs. Get a few solar panels also to put on top of the trailer😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are right!

[@mdhotrod1]

@@BagsPackedFamily contact Bluetti, Jackery or Anker. Send them an email and let them know u can do a review for power station n solar panels maybe they will send u a set to do the reviews. Love all ur videos Oh and can we ask why ur wife is vegan

[@BagsPackedFamily]

@@mdhotrod1 great suggestion! Thanks. Kelly is vegetarian more because she doesn’t love the texture of meat.

[@daveschofield7624]

have you thought about a personal locater beacon for the emergency pack? if you are out there doing it Please consider this for your family.... accidents happen

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We’re looking at the Garmin inReach.

[@stacyepps4703]

Yall bought a camper tailer

[@carlahall2496]

What about getting a generator?

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We’re considering one.

[@connieosburn6886]

Extra gas,food ,water ,blankets ,extra protein, spare tire , things warm to wear. That's what you need. Bear spray ,flash lights .

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Normlyabnrml]

Can you drink that water like you can with some glacier water?

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We loved drinking the glacier water at the Matanuska Glacier. I’d probably filter the lake water since it’s much farther from the source.

[@mscarlarn]

Burrrrr. I had to pull the covers up a little higher. I can’t believe the Buddy heater stopped working wonder what happened.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

After reading all the comments, I definitely think is always due to low oxygen. 😬

[@rotitelor]

For people living overseas, especially in Asia, they may be wondering what chili this is. Chili for them is the vegetable or the condiment, not a whole dish.I know I was before moving to the the USA.

[@duyzunguyen4344]

还正在上边

[@Jonathan-rp8tq]

Jonathan, I know it was mentioned in the comments but writing a list with categories would help. You could have either Cedar or Granite type it up to practice their spelling and typing skills.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Great tip!

[@BloodofChristMinistries777]

It's always best to test things before you actually need them.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Correct! :-)

[@suechilders6832]

❤

[@erobinson988]

Have you thought about a diesel heater like the van lifers use?

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We are definitely looking into all the heating options.

[@addicted2me]

Omg Very nice scenery. With half frozen water. And plants etc. Omg Sg is all concrete 😅 Think u guys made alsaka ur home cos of all the nature . Good call U know more and more videos.. I feel like I am apart of the family. I won't say it's an epic fail. It's more of a journey video where it's not scripted episode And that's what I like about Ur channel. Till the next video 😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you so much for your support. ☺️

[@normalincoln8502]

Bigfoot made the teepees..😁

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Take a generator and get an electric heater. Not fail because you learned a lot.

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

That heater isn't safe to use indoors even though it says it is. I have the same heater I use for emergencies. You need to have a window cracked because of the fumes. It's not really recommended to sleep with it running. You need a power station with a heater you can plug into it. It's so much safer.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are correct. The heater definitely shut off due to low oxygen. We’re now looking into ways to increase our fresh air intake.

[@erobinson988]

Maybe it shut itself off because of the fumes? The book for trouble shooting.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are correct. The heater definitely shut off due to low oxygen. We’re now looking into ways to increase our fresh air intake.

[@mohammedsayutiujud6317]

Pop more biscuit containers 🫙 to scare the bears/bigfoot away😂

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Ha! Yes!

[@deanfrain1803]

come and live in Great Britain and you know what cold weather is like?😂

[@riptide101]

?!?! they're in Alaska which I assume might be colder u doofus

[@102810281028nl]

Lanterns, stock up on different size batteries from Costco, invest in really warm sleeping bags, blankets, carbon monoxide detector and a carpet for trailer that rolls up. Be safe.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@patricklittle1191]

FYI: If you hold your breath for 15-20 seconds will normally get rid of hick-ups.

[@NewYorksWorstDrivers]

Scaring the kids is so much funnier though 😆

[@BagsPackedFamily]

😂

[@DonnaLaplante]

❤😂❤ty

[@dorella2801]

You might wanna think about getting a carbon monoxide detector for the trailer to be safe when using a gas heater.

[@NewYorksWorstDrivers]

Great idea

[@kayalbright1023]

Just watched a family camping in school bus with buddy heater. Got carbon monoxide fill over night.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are correct. The heater definitely shut off due to low oxygen. We’re now looking into ways to increase our fresh air intake.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

What’s the name of their channel?

[@travelwithus-family]

Are you worried about encountering bears? I am from Australia and am happy we don’t have bears lol

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s definitely on the mind, but we are in hibernation season now.

[@riptide101]

A BLESSING IN DISGUISE THAT IT DIDN'T WORK. oxygen levels must have been dangerously low!!! good that u guys bailed

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It was definitely a low oxygen shut off. 😬 I’m now looking at options to increase our fresh air intake.

[@anna40299]

Maybe cozy to have an area rug in the trailer too

[@tuyếtvõ-t7v]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lizcort5047]

Those teepees look like slash piles.

[@brittanyjamison9981]

Please get solar power station

[@duyzunguyen4344]

谁正着正在上边

[@black_dog_barks]

A true Alaskan always has a Bic lighter on him...

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Good call!