ILLINOIS: RIVER FLOAT, BBQ, NEW TRAILER, and MORE! | FLORIDA to ALASKA ROAD TRIP

Welcome back to our epic road trip from Key West, Florida to Dead Horse, Alaska! This week, we're in the beautiful state of Illinois, staying at Kelly's mom's house and making unforgettable memories with family. We had an amazing time jet skiing 🌊, enjoying a relaxing day on a pontoon boat 🛥️, and floating down the river 🚣‍♂️. We lit up the sky with firecrackers 🎆, fired up the grill for a delicious BBQ 🍖, and upgraded our truck with a new LEER topper 🚙. The highlight of our stay was picking up our brand-new trailer! 🏕️ Watch as we pack all our belongings into the trailer and shift our focus to camping and overlanding. The adventure continues as we head towards Alaska! 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more travel adventures with the Bags Packed Family! Hit the bell icon so you never miss an update! K-Kap Topper: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8mdmPhcBerfbwBQk6 Mid City Trailers: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gyXWnL3H9dJaBjjJ9 Dan's Service Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iPsCSAnPrE2peAPc9 Signs of the Times: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMZemv56kYLNQySy8 *** Join our channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJ5AjddCuEnZxtUggbzeDA/join *** The KIDS Channel: @bagspackedkids —————————————————— 📧 CONNECT WITH US » Business Inquiries — hello@bagspackedfamily.com 📱GET MORE CONTENT » Instagram — https://instagram.com/bagspackedfamily » Facebook — https://facebook.com/bagspackedfamily » TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@bagspackedfamily DISCOUNTS ON OUR FAVORITE THINGS: ☕ COFFEE (5% with Discount Code: BPF) » https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=bagspackedfamily 🎵 COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC » https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/60bjrt 🌏 AIRBNB » https://www.airbnb.com/c/jonathanr5149?currency=USD 🏨 BOOK YOUR HOTEL » https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=2250017 📸 CAMERA GEAR » Camera — https://amzn.to/33A80CH » Mod — https://amzn.to/3tMBtUC » Grip — https://amzn.to/3tJsKCO » Wind Blocker — https://amzn.to/3IpJ3J3 —————————————————— 🗺️ ABOUT US We’re Jonathan and Kelly, and we’re excited to have you join us on our new adventure. After spending nine incredible years teaching overseas in India, Dubai, and Indonesia, we’ve retired from international teaching and are moving back to our new house in Alaska. We’ve kicked off an epic road trip from Key West, Florida to Dead Horse, Alaska—USA's longest road trip! Our journey is all about exploring the world, discovering new experiences, and creating lasting memories as a family. We hope our vlogs inspire you to explore new places, embrace new challenges, and enjoy life’s adventures. Join us as we hit the road, explore new destinations, and share our love for travel and family life. Let’s discover the world together! —————————————————— 0:00 Intro 0:36 Transition 1:29 New Driving Strategy 2:33 Focus on Camping! 3:22 Kelly's Mom's House 5:19 BBQ 6:38 Chicken Eggs 7:08 River Float 8:53 LEER Topper 16:53 New Trailer 24:57 Packing for Alaska 35:43 Gas Station Trouble! —————————————————— DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own, and sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through the links we provide, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for your support! —————————————————— #roadtrip #familytravel #illinois