Using tarp for a tent while backpacking with the kids.

Went backpacking with the kids at Guntersville state park. We hiked for a while and found a great spot on the water to pitch our tent which is just an old cheap blue tarp. Cooked Johnsonville brats with my alcohol stove made from a pop can. Fished with a cane pole and generally had a blast being outdoors.

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20 Responses to “Using tarp for a tent while backpacking with the kids.”

  1. dharris324 says:

    Amen to that. I’m …
    Amen to that. I’m ready for some fair weather now. Too cold to do anything.

    The last time me and the kids went out, we went kayaking on the Sipsey River in the Bankhead National Forest. What a beautiful place.

    Glad to hear youre carrying on the tradition with your girl.

    Thanks for the post (and support)!

  2. PHARRAOH says:

    i remember times …
    i remember times like this with my parents, Now, im doing this for my little girl. out of ALL her school mates and friends, I know of no others who’s parents do anything like this. its a pity parents do not take the time with their kids as when we were young! do your kids a favor and teach them the wonders of nature. throw the vidio games out the door!

  3. cudaclan says:

    Memories that last …
    Memories that last a lifetime. From one generation to another.

  4. ourhappyfamily4 says:

    I think this would …
    I think this would make a great REAL”all american” family commercial for Johnnsonville brats! Love the tent.. it’s a memory i’m sure the boys will never forget!

  5. dharris324 says:

    Thanks! I really …
    Thanks! I really am fond of those Johnsonville Brats. My Brats like your Brats too. Keep me posted on the prizes.

    Dan

  6. OfficialJohnsonville says:

    hehe, what a sweet …
    hehe, what a sweet vid. glad to see that you used johnsonville brats as well! im working with johnsonville, and we have some cool stuff coming up. subscribe to my channel and perhaps you and the boys can win some awesome prizes! :D ill keep you updated

  7. dharris324 says:

    Thank you for your …
    Thank you for your kind words. I am humbled by them.

    There are freinds that my kids play with that are neglected by their parents. I try to treat them just like I treat my kids (Even when they do something wrong) but unfortunately the damage is already done. I hope at least they remember some good times too.

    Thanks,
    Dan

  8. anteek2 says:

    If this world had …
    If this world had more Dads like you and my husband the world would be a much better place. You rock, Dad!!!!!!

  9. dharris324 says:

    That is my wish …
    That is my wish also. We did this kind of thing a lot with my Father and I never forget the good times we had.

    Thanks,
    Dan

  10. jkak13 says:

    i hope ur kids …
    i hope ur kids realize how fortunate they are to do this w their dad! memories like this stay w somebody for life! good stuff

  11. fredalan says:

    Great vid! Its …
    Great vid! Its exactly what its all about: Enjoying life! (Hmm.. lets see.. 3 people, 4 brats.. oh, one for me!? hehehe)

  12. gary22664 says:

    Wow man,,,is that a …
    Wow man,,,is that a tin can stove you are using? Looks light weight and easy. Thats what my brother and I use for ultra-light backpacking, tarps and tin can alchohol stoves. If you don’t have one, you MUST try one!! And ya know man, my biggest failure as a father is not taking my kids camping enough…..Great what your doin there with the kids dude…..

  13. lucywarner says:

    Good video of the …
    Good video of the family. Thanks.

  14. edfrhes says:

    Good video. Take a …
    Good video. Take a kid camping.

  15. jrichardson6 says:

    thats cute Ilove …
    thats cute Ilove going camping with my boy now 10 yrs old im in england the weather is rainy so i havent tried tarp camping might give it a go this year what happens when it rains doesnt the ground under the tent get wet? nice video!

  16. articsnow says:

    Thats the smell of …
    Thats the smell of death and evil…

  17. dharris324 says:

    It’s just as fun in …
    It’s just as fun in the back yard as it is out on the trail! I bought a US military pup tent last week and will set it up this weekend in my backyard to air it out. it has a funky new smell I dont like.

  18. xsplosive1975 says:

    Dharris nice video …
    Dharris nice video it is great to see parents out with there children my son is 3 and we are going to setup the 4 season tent this weekend in the back yard and setup camp cant wait

  19. dharris324 says:

    Where we were at …
    Where we were at the water was only a few iches deep and all we had was a cane pole. No luck in the fishing department but theres always sardines in a can!

    Thanks for posting

  20. Louisvillecpl24 says:

    you were supusto …
    you were supusto catch fish to cook

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