Brandon Lied

Hey there, I'm Brandon Lied, a travel enthusiast, professional video creator at Steel Rock Films, and the founder of Five Bags Packed. My wife, Jamie, runs Jamie Beth Photography, and together, we're a family of five with Grayson, Hayden, and Brynn. We're here to inspire your family's travel adventures. Thanks for joining us!

Greetings from golden, Colorado - the perfect destination for adventure travel with kids.

Discover Golden, Colorado: Our Easy Walking Route With Kids

Looking for things to do in Golden with kids? Golden, Colorado holds a unique place in our hearts. Although we might not have an official Golden address, we’ve embraced it as our hometown. As locals, we’ve discovered the charming allure of downtown Golden, and our kids have grown to adore it too. This compact, pedestrian-friendly …

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Traveling With Your Baby? We Took Our Infant to Hawaii: 9 Tips For Your First Adventure

 Traveling with your baby? This is the trip that started it all. I’ll be diving into actually traveling in Hawaii more in upcoming posts. But this post is all about encouraging you to travel with your new baby, regardless of your destination. Whether it’s a short trip across town, your first visit to the in-laws, …

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