Camping Under a WALMART TARP during a RAINSTORM! Will It Hold Up?

[@somethingelse4204]

Love that you pushed past the intrusive thoughts and arranged a "DAD ADVENTURE!!" *the sound of trumpets and cannon fire* for your kids. You did a great job of taking all the necessary precautions but also encouraging your kids to get out there and have an adventure. Also loved how you gave everyone a chance to talk through their fears/anxiety dreams. There are a lot of very valid fears these days, but we can't let fear lead so much that we stop exploring and appreciating nature.

[@guladam3325]

I love how positive you remain about any situation - great for building the children's confidence. Good to see Kelly back.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you! Always find something positive each day, even if it is a tiny thing. 💙

[@shannonisntavailable]

It’s great how to show other things than just food. It seems like most KZbinrs only care about vlogging food these days and it’s nice to see a family doing other things. Camping in the rain in Alaska looks intense but really beautiful and peaceful out there.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Glad you are enjoying it! 🎉

[@vickimartin8569]

What memories you are making with your kids...I just see them telling their children about the time dad took y'all camping under a tarp during a rainstorm...yes, good memories!

[@lindathompson4541]

Your family is resourceful. Make your own fire starters. Melted beeswax, sawdust, paper thin or small twigs. Pour into an egg carton ( recycled cardboard/ pressed paper). When harden cut apart the section. I even pinecones.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

This is great idea!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes 😅

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

The best dad 😘

[@kimberlymigliorato8755]

That's a homeschool home-ec, geography, history, biology and chemistry class with a sprinkle of survival on top, I absolutely love it! Kelly has nothing to worry about while she is away taking care of her friend. You are an amazing father!! It was trips like this with my family when I was little that I remember the most. Simple camping and fishing with my daddy. There were incredible road trips as well, my favorite was Mt. Rushmore and Sturgis.

[@srividhyakrishnamurthy]

Wow camping in the rains with kids. Loved it. Great that you managed the kids alone. Your kids are really well behaved. Nice to see Kelly back

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks so much, I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out 🙌

[@abidaabdool391]

Jonathan you are an awesome Dad🎉❤, loving the views and camping😄

[@katiewhite6327]

I am here for the camping in the wild. Canadian-approved!

[@karolrust2300]

Our family used to go camping every year in the Black Hills of SD and it was the most fun my brothers and sisters experienced!! We were the 'Griswalds' of Family Vacation before their time!! 😄I will always cherish those times and your children will look back on the memories you have made as a family as the best part of their lives.🤗

[@cheryll8008]

You are an awesome dad Jonathan ❤

[@dorothyann-n2h]

Awesome 👍😎👍 you all made it with out getting soaked in rain ☔🌧️☔, great outdoors adventure, God Bless Y'all Family 🙏👍🙏,

[@pamgibbs434]

I wish every kid could have these adventures!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes, we agree. Before becoming classroom teachers, we did lots of outdoor education and nature camps for kids. We are little rusty, but excited to be able to do similar activities with our own kids now 🙌

[@pugdandanoli]

I love that you guys are so adventurous back home. it's so COOL to see! the most camping thing we ever did was "glamping" in California (Yosemite & Santa Barbara ) hehe The kids are TOTAL ROCKSTARS!!

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

oh Forest is so adorable....lots of love to kids and best wishes

[@BagsPackedFamily]

❤️

[@jillinidaho]

What a great time! I'm camping at a reservoir in Southern Idaho, hunkered down in a wind storm watching this. 😂 I'm glad I brought a tent instead of a tarp. 😂 Thank you for another great adventure! Hugs to Kelly! ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊 I bet southern Idaho is beautiful at this time of year. Cheers from one outdoor family to another 🙌

[@riptide101]

that was the cutest intro ever with the kids!! no camping sir, but it's raining, ipads!!!

[@ErinLogan-y6l]

I love to sleep when its raining. As long as I don't get too terribly cold. The breakfast looked absolutely delicious 😊😊❤❤ Great video Jonathan

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊 It is nice to listen to the rain at night.

[@LA_LB1]

Really love tagging along on your Alaskan adventures, especially the kids who are up for anything. Please enjoy your time with them to the fullest because they grow up so very fast. Regards from Jakarta.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you ! So glad you are enjoying this adventure 🙌 You know we love and miss Jakarta 🇮🇩

[@trudyyurina5473]

I'm so glad Kelly is back home before her family gets ate by the bears.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes 🙌 She would not be happy about that 🐻

[@sallyor4335]

So many amazing adventures you can do in Alaska 🫶🏻! How cool to see all the kiddos join you sleeping with the tarp and be able to hear the rain droplets fall ❤️!

[@joannerobison5273]

What a great camping experience! I’ve camped for many years in tents, outside, and camp trailer. Never under a tarp! I’m glad the kids joined you and it was a good experience. Good job dad!

[@kmlee2801]

This trip had been tough occasionally (when it's rainy), but I think it's very good training and experience for your kids. I always think that they are very good kids, not complaining and relying on parents to take care of them. Thank you for making good videos.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you for your kind words 🙌

[@joannschutz412]

You are a terrific Dad with just lovely children. Love watching your videos.

[@deepadays1802]

So fun, these are things we never did growing up. The kids are so blessed with great adventures and memories.

[@mscarlarn]

What a great camping trip!!! I love how when ever you ask the kids what the want to do Forest is always-iPad!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@deziking]

Man there so much to do in alaska!!! I've seen another streamer who's also in alaska and he showed the mountains and I thought he was in another country. Such a beautiful place. I can't wait to see future alaska videos and hope you get to travel throughout alaska. I hope the kids love it also. Can't wait for MOAR!!!!!

[@patbeaudoin4237]

Love these kind of adventures more kids need to experience things like this. Jonathan you are so good with your kids. Great video. 🙂🇨🇦❤⛺

[@suewalters9822]

That was roughing it!! Minus the rain, it was a successful night!! Beautiful surroundings! Have a great weekend!!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@fzuma]

Love this episode. Camping in the rain looks cozy and the breakfast-cooking in the car is so smart!

[@el-isza]

Welcome back Kelly!!

[@NewYorksWorstDrivers]

Great adventure guys! So glad y'all had a blast. Love forest running around enjoying the nature. So Happy Kelly is back. Vlogs aren't the same without her big smile. See ya on the next one family

[@hansfranciscaportier-vulst2629]

Very nice video, a delicious breakfast with a good cup of coffee ! Great to go camping with the kids.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊 I’m surprised that all the kids wanted to sleep in the tarp! It was a fun option, with the a solid bail-out plan if we needed it 👍

[@HelenLouiseWalker]

I love your video I been doing catch up only been watching for few weeks and love every one of them it great the life you and Kelly are giving your children 😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@JustKimberlyRM]

Yay! You made it through the night!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

🙌🙌🙌 Even little Forest, who rolled away under the Alder bush during the rainstorm.

[@JustKimberlyRM]

@@BagsPackedFamily Go Forest!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@vijayadissanayake9473]

Just watched your video, and it was incredibly inspiring! The camping adventure under the Walmart tarp in rain looked like such a fun and unique experience. Your kids are absolutely adorable, and it's clear you all had an amazing time together in Alaska. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@louisebaxter5971]

I think the memories you and your babies have had on this little trip far out weigh the thoughts my kids would love this experience we live in Scotland uk I used to take my kids camping all the time when they were little like yours my daughters 18 now and my son 13 what I would do for them to come Camping now hope yous had the best time and thank u for sharing this with us ❤

[@JoraPf]

You have such great kids!!!! I love seeing their change of heart with this activity. That is so so funny where Forest ended up while sleeping lol Yay!!! Kelli 's home🎉

[@BagsPackedFamily]

❤️

[@angcil88]

Man I love your family.. what a dream! Hopefully one day I can do that too

[@levihangshing1568]

Blessed family 🙏

[@bigfamilyexpedition]

The sound of the rain almost put me to sleep! 😂 Thats awesome that the kids made it all night! What an adventure! We just left Alaska and we LOVED it! None of the kids wanted to leave. We'll definitely be back! Great video! ❤

[@nancystevens6820]

That's real camping!!

[@ytanki]

Such a great adventure💪🏽❤️❤️

[@angelasofia7726]

I ordered the pan you used from Amazon, I used it last night, it's a good pan! 👍

[@BagsPackedFamily]

So glad you love it, too. It is the easiest pan we have ever had to clean. It came highly recommended from another KZbinr we know.

[@jimmygraham5693]

Very enjoyable video, great way to teach your kids ways to enjoy the outdoors.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 👍 The best way to love the outdoors is just to get out there as much as possible. It’s a learning curve for us, but we will get there little by little. Plus, every time we forget something, then we know what we need for the next adventure.

[@Vijaykumar-of1xn]

Nice camping video.

[@jayshreedave1007]

It’s great to see you having amazing adventures and memories with your lovely munchkins in Alaska and great to see Kelly back home May her neighbour rest in peace xx🙏🙏

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@Yogabudhi]

Senang sekali menikmati kebersaman dalam kebahagiaan sekeluarga.

[@lisadonahue537]

All the male members of our family camp Thanksgiving weekend in the Pine Barrens of NJ. They have been doing it since they were young boys. Most btw are teachers. This is a tradition that’s been going on more than 50 years and many generations. They have so many stories and memories over the years.

[@kooc02]

Johnathan is such a good dad!😊

[@ANITHAVATHSALA82]

You are the best Jonathan. I wonder how you engaged the kids and got rid of gadgets. Awesome Parenting.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

So far, we just try to keep some kind of balance between screen time and time off the screens (even at home). We like them to “be bored” part of the time, because that’s when they get pretty creative.

[@suzanneb6150]

The camp food looked amazing! Great overnight trip x ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@edenschannel101]

Forest saying he didn't want butter and then saying "you forgot my butter" made me laugh 😂

[@BagsPackedFamily]

It’s like that every day 😂 In the previous video did you hear him say that he would not like moose meat, then 3 seconds later he said he likes it!

[@mullins809]

Great adventure I’m sue the kids will remember this ! Experiences with the family are so fun

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes, hopefully we will make many positive memories together out in nature.

[@Josephwoods-gp3nt]

Love the video’s. ❤

[@saskiapanter]

I'll be honest, I thought, what are you doing with the kids?! But it turned out wonderful. I don't know if I would be that adventurous when I was a kid. My older brother was. He slept in the woods like that a lot with the boyscouts, and he loved it. Actually really enjoyed this episode. Your kids are great😊❤

[@Limewire1984]

I make the same for dinner, replacing spaghetti for the carb and Sriracha for the hot sauce. "Forest will be 6 in November." November birthday, huh? Mine too. Looking forward to it!

[@mig1017]

You guys are such a good team. Awesome job 😉👍

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😁

[@kcchung3309]

Thanks for sharing take care of yourself and your family bye-bye blessings 💯👍👊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 🙌

[@michelleelmore1875]

Such a cool family🤎🎇

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@erobinson988]

That was funny Forest sliding down the little hill😅

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Poor little guy, he moved around at night more than any of us! We probably need to sandwich him between us.

[@serenagomez3864]

Very healthy food 👍 good for you!

[@reginaduarte9883]

Hello Bagspacked Family. Your so Amazing . I really love your family. Wow so beautiful camping 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 👋

[@janeterre5946]

u remembered ur salt dis time.....yay!!

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Welcome home Kelly, sorry to hear about your friend. All snuggled up under the tarp well done kids for lasting all night. 😁 👏👏

[@SannuSahani]

I really like that bag packed family named mug.......😻😻

[@evebaredo7872]

Good bless ur family don’t get sick. It’s heavy rain. Greeting’s from San Jose California 😊❤

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Good morning gang that’s right Jonathan your bored go camping in the rain I loved it dinner bunking Under a tarp breakfast yay let’s do it again sorry Kelly you missed the adventure 😘🌸🌿🍀👍🌻

[@BagsPackedFamily]

No time for boredom 🙌

[@patricklittle1191]

TIP: You can refill the green disposable canisters with a 20 pound plus propane tank. It takes a little work, but helps to keep them out of landfills.

[@jacquelineellis8949]

Yes! In the U S you can buy the adapter that allows you to be able to do .. Here in Canada we can’t 😢 But we have some great American friends who were able to help us out with that 😅

[@tonycasey3183]

Being from the UK where we have just about zero dangerous wildlife, I found this video very stressful. Your kids might not have had scary dreams, but I had palpitations at the thought of bears and wolves roaming around the tarp. Cool video and what a place!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We do have those big predators out wandering around right now. It’s the things that keep us up at night while camping and hiking. We have the two bear sprays which should help us get to the truck if needed 😅

[@gracebodden9383]

@@BagsPackedFamilyHopefully, the bears would give you enough time to defend the kids and yourself!

[@ongkirvy8377]

Watching here in Philippines at 9:07pm Saturday time before I go to sleep

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Hope you enjoyed it!!

[@ongkirvy8377]

​@@BagsPackedFamilyYeah I really enjoyed I like your Tarp Tent 😅 the dinner and breakfast always looks delicious btw good morning here in Philippines 😊🎉I hope you had a weekends fam

[@nancymwurth5470]

Johnathan is the best dad

[@sarahschlosser1203]

What a great adventure an unplanned camping trip and not using the truck tent. This is what memories are made of.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes 💙

[@HistoryBuff2000]

Awesome Camping Trip Video, Enjoyed Watching Every Minute.. Note: I've Been Camping The Way You Did Several Times. Some Of Them Were Fun. While The Others Were Down Out Right Miserable. Again Enjoyed Every Minute Of It, And I Can Hardly Wait For The Next One.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Absolutely! Never know what will happen 🙌 Seems to good as long as everyone is dry, warm, and has a full tummy.

[@Emilia-tx3zw]

Enjoying your adventures ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Glad you like them! 🙌

[@marilynfdavis891]

Clean up the camping kitchen tub & replenish it with all supplies needed. Add a big bag of sleeping needs ready to go. The Next camping trip you only need to pack food. Fun times! 💜

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the tips!

[@bethlef5168]

Great video! What a outdoor master chef!!! Looked yum-o

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@melissaginn503]

Looks like a great time!!!! If you have access to a Sam's club we buy food trays, like you get for nachos at a gas station. They are much cheaper than paper plates and work great, you get 500 for about 22 bucks! Sending love to you and your family from the coast of Maine🫐🥔🦞🌲

[@doloreszotigh-alvarado653]

I'm catching up with all your new videos. Btw...out of curiosity...what exactly does adding butter in the hot chocolate do? Does it make the drink creamier? Btw... I'm also watching all the videos from the beginning. 😊

[@HistoryBuff2000]

Forgot To Say, Thank You For Letting Us Here In KZbin Land Be Part Of Your Family.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

You are welcome!! Thank you for all your support 🙌

[@lilofrenchbulldog1744]

Great alaska weather❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes ☔️

[@nickjanssen3860]

Looks like a fun adventure!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

❤️

[@ashleydavis6809]

I think I might have camped in that riverbed with my cousin and her husband when I visited ❤❤ would have been in 2006 or 2007❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

So cool!

[@alishaanderson2575]

You guys should do a collaboration with the Outdoor boys! They're in Alaska also, and they could teach you some camping and survival tips! ❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We would love that! We definitely need a good outdoor teacher 🏕️

[@jillinidaho]

@alishaanderson2575 that's what I think!

[@GHOSTCOONZ]

Would be the best collab

[@tracyp3655]

Here is a great breakfast camping tip. Campfire Omelette in a Bag! Another tip is to cut up all of your omelette toppings ahead of time will make it easier to cook!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

This is a great idea! Do you just boil the omelette in the bag? Or dump it out into the fry pan?

[@tracyp3655]

You would boil the omelette in the bag. This is great because each person can make their omelette with their favorite ingredients and clean up is easy!

[@doogie64]

Someone send this family a checklist! Haha. We’ve all been there. Camped in Idaho 6 days without our mattress pad. Check check, triple check. Hahaha. Great memories dad. “It was okay…”. lol.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

We need a checklist 🙌 Kelly makes the lists, so we might need to tape her list to the lid of the travel bin 😂

[@doogie64]

@@BagsPackedFamily my wife and I have watched your journeys for a while now and can’t wait to see how you all do in the next phase. I’m now certain I won’t be riding my BMW up to the great north. Be safe!

[@suz0000]

Loved this! What are those coffee packets?

[@theexplorervlogchannel4094]

nice weather good for camping..

[@BagsPackedFamily]

😅 warm and dry is better, but we can’t wait until the rain stops or we’d never get outside 🙌 It is nice for sleeping, to hear the rain on the tarp.

[@heruhurrahh47]

Komentar pertama😅, happy weekend

[@bearmerica6668]

You got me 🤣

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Congrats 🎉

[@siamesejasmine]

Best Jonathan quote of the day: “You guys go look at the poop!”😂

[@BagsPackedFamily]

😂 The kids love it 💩

[@dromadez]

where did you find the knife???????? I'm so curious

[@janetstrezinski2268]

Not many fathers would take 3 kids camping overnight. Great job dad.

[@JustKimberlyRM]

That baby loves his hotdogs!! 😂❤

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Yes! Ever since our Iceland trip a few years ago 😂

[@ashleydavis6809]

Oh Cedar you have to share your bed with Forest! Maybe you should sneak into his room into his bed! 😂😂

[@javedlatif5928]

Interesting video. Watch out for bears. For safety take a overhead shot of the area with a camera drone if you have one.

[@bearmerica6668]

It's almost time to get the kids iphones! 😂. Good thing is you can find them. I love grits!

[@saphirstone17]

The kids are still happy without IPhones.. having a REAL adventure and enjoying it..not many kids these days would enjoy camping in the nature while it's cold and rainy instead of sitting on theur Couch and starring in their phones..congrats Jonathan for beeing such a great father!! Beeing positiv and staying calm devinitivley a good rolemodel to enjoy life to the fullest..

[@BagsPackedFamily]

They would love iPhones! We trying to hold out. Though, we did talk about walkie talkies 🙌

[@ralphwatt8752]

Survival 101.

[@jacquelineellis8949]

You get the best Dad of the Year award 🎉 🏆😂

[@addicted2me]

All these things done as a family will be useful in the future . They thank you guys later in the 39:21 and dad. 😊❤ Its not the same without kelly.😊

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thank you 😊 She is back with us now ❤️

[@johnrs6609]

can anybody let me know the name of the ending music 🙏