Van Tour - Camp and Cook - Living The Van Life
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Join me for a camping adventure deep into the woods in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. I give you guys a brief tour of how I live in my van and a few features that I have modified inside my van to make van life more sustainable for myself. Then I cook a meal of the campfire and kick back to enjoy some van life in the outdoors.
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The gear I use while Living The Van Life:
Camp Fire Equipment:
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Lodge Dutch Oven Tripod: amzn.to/3gnqgjy
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Cooking Gloves: amzn.to/2BXdIjU
Solo Stove Titan - Twig Stove: amzn.to/3cbYAeZ
Solo Stove Pot 1800: amzn.to/3gxNioK
My Cold Weather Clothing:
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Fjallraven Vidda Pro Ventilated Pants: amzn.to/3fnwDn4
Fjallraven Vidda Pro Jacket: amzn.to/2L2BYm7
Fjallraven Chunky Hat: amzn.to/2SEj6xE
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WoolX Base Layer Bottoms: amzn.to/3b8XvUL
WoolX Base Layer Top: amzn.to/2YC2xGB
WoolX Socks: amzn.to/2W5hf7i
Sorel Winter Boots: amzn.to/3fpVirp
OLight Flashlights: 10% off Coupon Code : VanLife
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Winter Van Equipment:
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5KW 12V Diesel Heater: amzn.to/2OSFrGC
Dehumidifying Packs (Moisture Control): amzn.to/2KTlSKy
Forestry Tools:
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Trayvax Trek Field Knife - 10% Coupon Code: VANLIFE - bit.ly/2BpqaJh
Esee 5 Surival Knife: amzn.to/3fnQSkQ
Schrade SCHF9 Camp Knife: amzn.to/2Mwr7Ru
21" Boreal Folding Saw: amzn.to/2RQjFmO
Campcraft Canvas Sheath: amzn.to/2T4aJMr
Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet: amzn.to/2SFqLMg
Hults Bruk Akka Foresters Axe: amzn.to/2tQx6LD
Esee 5 Surival Knife: amzn.to/3fnQSkQ
BareBones Living - Japanese Nata Tool: bit.ly/2yHBXRL
Personal Wear:
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Oakley Sunglasses: amzn.to/2Y7URcu
Carhartt Pants: amzn.to/2CvdbTM
My Cooking Gear:
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Jetboil MiniMo Camping Stove Cooking System: amzn.to/2TH3yrF
Coleman Bottle Top Propane Stove: amzn.to/2SS82P0
12” Stone Earth Non-Stick Pan: amzn.to/2GLUcqP
Tovolo Nylon Flex: amzn.to/2GLvy9Z
Farberware Cutting Board: amzn.to/2TRj4kS
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes: amzn.to/2IpC34S
Fishing Gear
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Redington Fly Rod: amzn.to/33imvoR
Survival Knife - Schrade SCHF9: amzn.to/2Mwr7Ru
Tackle Shoulder Bag: amzn.to/35R1XWT
Van Gear
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Agawa Canyon Boreal Folding Saw: amzn.to/2pLnSho
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Off Road 783 Watt LED Light Bar: amzn.to/2XlP9SJ
Leveling Blocks: amzn.to/2CdtnbE
Coleman Northstar 1500 Lumen Lantern: amzn.to/2OgBQQB
Hydro Flask 10oz wine tumbler: amzn.to/2thUvlf
Hydro Flask 12oz travel mug: amzn.to/2GnJ1Fw
Dimmable LED Lighting: amzn.to/2KR9qe9
USB Mood Lights: amzn.to/2PjYdn8
Sony Bluetooth Speaker: amzn.to/2Pj2qY3
Van Life Garbage Can: amzn.to/2PfJNEw
Dehumidifying Packs (Moisture Control): amzn.to/2KTlSKy
USB Charging HUB: amzn.to/2Pj1Ut5
USB Fan (circulates heat from the heater): amzn.to/2DBh7lu
Dash Mount Phone Holder: amzn.to/2zGNs9j
Off Road Gear
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General Grabber A/TX All Terrain Tires - 225/75r16 - amzn.to/2RsKSLS
MaxTrax: amzn.to/2U77Sku
Hi-Lift Jack: amzn.to/2PcCOMF
Hi-Lift Wheel Jack Strap: amzn.to/2Pkn5vb
Coyote Tire Deflators: amzn.to/2KRQhZL
Portable Air Compressor: amzn.to/2PcDq4V
My Camera Gear
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Canon EOS 70D: amzn.to/2KYnF17
Joby Vlog Tripod: amzn.to/2RybHxo
Rode VideoMic Pro Plus: amzn.to/2PfKTjC
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Who needs Netflix when you hav LIVING THE VAN LIFE.
@True Love Does Not Exist True but some are good like Stranger Things, Raising Dion, The end of F***ing world, I am not okay with this. These all are top class shows and lies in the same genre.
Or i love this gener i guess.xD
@MAP1086 THAT IS NOT NEAR AS BAD AS OBAMA ON NETFLIX. RUN AWAY SCREAMING.
I agree. I much prefer watching Chad than the tosh on TV.
Chads content is great but it’s now like a proper professional short film.
@@simonbell6745 exactly. He can start a tv show.
There is something nice about staying cozy on a cold night after cooking your own dinner!
Chad I have been with since you started this. Keep on trucking
and a few wiskeys ha
I think we take the simple things for life for granted sometimes. It’s nice to escape every once in a while and enjoy nature 😀
Suna karthik bhai
I am just a sad unlucky girl from the other side of the world facing cancer the second time and still don't give up thanks to you and these amazing videos about the beauty of nature and life itself. Thank you!! 💕
Never give up💪🏻 Keep fighting the good fight!! You are an inspiration 💖💖💖
@Omertà Don83 thank you 😊
starcaller Snuki,
all you can do is keep going, even when there's days when it's the last thing you want to do. Going through cancer myself, and I do the same thing stay motivated. God bless, and stay strong.
🙏🙏🙏 for you Starcaller 🙏🙏🙏
Keep fighting. Bless u
What a cool guy, with his cool dog, in his cool van. Can't seem to get enough of these videos. I find watching them to be very relaxing in an otherwise crazy stress filled world. Thank you Chad for keeping me sane.
But I don’t see his dog all the time, I wonder where the dog goes rest of the time?
You need to share the dog with us. Where is he. Love to see her
Plus why give your money to a landlord and utility company when you can do this year round?..and save.
@@Chinoy_ I think the dog is generally chillin off frame. I'm sure it takes him a while to set up all the shots he gets so the dog probably just watches him wondering why he's running around in circles so much.
I Agree. I feel I have found a good “tv” channel to watch. I wish some of the videos were longer.
His intros are legendary.
Respectfully, there is no discussion.
I mean, he is a film maker, it would be ... odd, to live a life off it, and not be proficient at it. That said, they are indeed some of the best, certainly top tier within this niche of YT content creators.
Stanley Kubrick, The Shinning.
Legendary....indeed.
So true brother! I watch his videos at night before bed.. so relaxing
What's the name of beginning music?
I've said it i think on every video but its crazy how this man is in a van in the wilderness & eats better than me in my modern kitchen at home
To Chad,
Love From India🇮🇳
In The Ocean Of Content and Creators,You're The Most Honest And Humble I'd Seen.Not Only Your Videos Are Awesome,You're A Great Guy❤.What Makes You Different From Others Is Your Content and Orginality. There Are Many Luxurious Van Life Videos,Million Dollar Vans,But Not Everyone Can Win Hearts Of the People Like You. No Fakes,No Promotions,No Dramas,You're Videos And Your Works Are Most Genuine. And By The Way Im Going To Check out The Sponsor Of This Video.Bcz Your Words Hit Me,No Need To Worry When You Have So Much Love By People Like Us. Hope You Do Well And I Wish You Have A Great Future Ahead.
Dude it seems like you are an emotional person 😢 .
😍
Humko bhi thoda English sikhado bhaiya😀
@@vinayr7778 😂 teek hai Bhaisab
India,kerala
The sound of that creek is one of my favorites for being lulled to sleep. You just have to keep an eye out for the weather, and move away if it starts raining. Depending on the surrounding terrain, water from higher ground can get funneled down, and pretty soon that babbling brook will become a raging torrent.
Brother, i love your videos man, il literally had to pull over to watch this video, Keep up the good work bro, stay healthy, keep on trucking
Love from India 🇮🇳
Keep on Exploring*
From India as well!
The sound of the water always helps me to relaxing and fall asleep.
Out of the many Westfalia Vanagons I’ve seen, you truly have an excellent set up. The only thing that I was surprised to find out from this video is that your rear cabin AC unit didn’t work and instead of fixing it (if that’s was possible) you didn’t replace it. I say that because I’ve slept in vans and campers during the hot summer months without air conditioning and for me it’s absolute torture. So if I rocked a Vanagon like yours I would definitely invest in an AC unit but again, that’s just me. Clearly the temperatures out in the Pacific Northwest most be cool at night and if that’s true than I can see why you don’t need one. Whenever I watch one of your videos I get so inspired to go out and experience the outdoors. It also inspires me to build a rig so I can just pick up and go like you. The most important things I’ve learned from your van adventures is to keep things simple, find out what works for you, be prepared for life’s surprises, and staying organized is key. Chad my man, I love your van, your videos, and you’re just a super cool dude! Thanks for sharing another great video and as always, I look forward to seeing the next one! Cheers bro!
That's because he doesn't live in it.
He actually does live in the van full time. Fans are amazing and the great thing about a home on wheels is the flexibility to move your home out of direct sunlight to help with heat management. 🙌🏼
Kathrine Ramos-Beale I know Chad fully Lives The Van Life. Apparently Drew A doesn’t. As far as keeping your vehicle cool enough to sleep in during the evenings, your comment makes total sense. I guess being a house dweller who occasionally camps during the summer time, I’m always looking for a way to stay cool. Where I live it’s difficult trying to sleep in the hot summer months because it gets extremely humid in the evenings. I appreciate your comment and I hope all is well where you are during these crazy times we’re living in. Take care!
@@archangel5627 lol, he's like the bear grylls of van life
Drew A I didn’t mean anything negative by what I said. I hear you though. It’s difficult sometimes to tell if some of these TH-camr’s are telling the truth or faking it but in Chad’s case, I believe he’s the real deal! You’re also absolutely right about him being the Bear Grylls of Van Life! Lol! I hope all is well and take care!
This is why I love this channel. The details, the cooking, eating, going to bed makes it real and is very enjoyable and encouraging. It's this entertainment that I cherish. Thank you Chad, you're a good cook. I like to see you eat the food you cook. When you're off to bed, you show it and it looks cosy and comfortable. I don't have to guess, it's so clear and beautiful. ❤
This dude is the OG van life vlogger, the best! Keep it up!!
“I live in a van down by the river!”
This guy knows how to live🙌🏽. I’m fairly new to the channel and I’m already a big fan.
That he does. He has some amazing camera work as well.
Chad I can't thank you enough for all your videos, after a long day at work, I just sit back and watch your videos, what a stress reliever. Please never stop posting.
This is the definition of quality content ♥
This shows how much passionate you are about this stuff. Keep it up bro. Love you
Hey Chad!!
You are really a simple person who enjoys and understands the value of life.
Lots of love from Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵
You definitely deserve an billion followers🔥..just amazing so pure so professional🙏 .i never miss your vlog🤟👍🇮🇳
You know how you can tell a good man who has a big heart is any man who takes care of their dog like you do God bless
This is totally Freedom and seeing nature's beauty while living life.
Lola the wander dog loves to travel with her Dad! Being very organized is necessary to have a comfortable van life and life in general.
I can’t wait for the day that he hits 1,000,000 subscribers, I’ve literally been subscribed to him since he was at probably 4,000 subscribers, and it is breathtaking to see how much his channel has grown. I absolutely respect this dude for being able to grow his channel this much already, keep up the good work my friend, keep pumping out content and I will keep watching it with great interest!💙💙
What's not to like about this video? From shots of the Great PNW, providing viewers with comprehensive look at what it takes to live a van life, to cooking that experimental meal (I'll have to try this, BTW). I initially thought 45 minutes would be too long, but honestly, time flew by quickly because of the captivating nature of your video. Thanks for delivering another quality content on the Living The Van Life channel - keep bringing it!
I'm starving lot. Chad, your the best camper ive ever see .. Thanks for the worderful videos man. Ive been whatching your videos a week ago and here i am still wanting to see more videos in the future. From philippines bro .
Best wishes from Scotland. Love your videos and love your taste in food! A great meal in a lovely wilderness location, washed down with a wee dram. Heaven on earth. Thank you Chad.
A good looking meal. Check out low country boil, it is a favorite here in South Carolina. It is a one pot meal great for a Dutch oven. Stay safe enjoy your videos.
Love it! My dog does exactly the same thing. Only she’s 90lbs
It’s hilarious when me my wife and the dog still manage to sleep on that tiny bed.
The video / audio quality in Chads videos are so good I almost feel like I’m there with him.
Bro, you need to do a “Cooking with Chad” segment. These are some bomb ass looking meals. You’re a hell of a cook.
Maybe a LTVL Cookbook!
Every video is a cooking with Chad :)
Cooking with Ragnar you mean 😂
Hell??🤔Heaven!!
@@Heywoodjablowme2 I would totally buy it and keep in in my truck camper.....
Never thought i would be so into watching someone camp. Another great video!!
This man is out of the matrix, he is free, no fear, just living the life simple, congrats !!!!
That dinner must have had fifty bears on the prowl in the surrounding from the incredible smell
So true lol
I had a need for a simple fire lighter and saw the cotton ball and Vaseline idea on a previous video. I couldn't get cotton balls where I am so I used tissue paper, it worked really well and burned for ages.
Really nice to watch these videos, thanks for making them.
I would love to figure out how you find these amazing and secluded camp sites like these. Love all your videos man!
They are all over Washington State. I have driven so many Forest Roads up to dead ends and set up camp with spectacular views of Mount Baker and other areas in Washington State.
The sky timelapse in your video's at the end just puts the whole experience at level 10. This society now days looks down at devices glad to see there is ppl that still look up at the night sky!
These videos are definitely pulling me away from instagram, and all the rest of stressing news. Might sound corny but these videos soothing to me .
I really enjoy your videos. If you use coconut oil, it works so much better with no sticking to the pan and like your noodles as well won't stick together. Helps allot with clean up. Stay safe!
What's up guys, this is Chad with Leveling the Van Life :D
You are probably the best content creator on TH-cam hands down. You take pride in your presentation and also come across as very genuine and honest. May God bless you my bother
Amazing content, footage, narrative and even great cooking! I watched the entire 45min. Great video my brother 👍
im from malaysia.. and honestly you are the cause i love to watch camper van ..
i think you are different from others, you have your own aura..
respect bro
Still waiting on that cook book man, I’d buy one and I’m sure many others would too
Funniest part is the mild drama when he takes the first bite then predictable close up head nod. These vids make me hungry every time. Labeling and saving the yummy recipes for when I start camping. Learned a lot from Chad.
Great idea for a video, Chad! Loved the behind the scenes and explanations of everything it takes to bring us your content.
You are a special guy and I thank you from the deepest part of myself for doing what you do.
You inspire me. You are incredible. Keep going and I’ll keep watching.
Chads gotta be going broke just by leaving all of those cameras on the side of the road.
Hope thats sarcasm
@@createdbynemanja3431 hope THAT'S sarcasm
@@Pariah421 hope that's SARCASM
Lmao
@@jongeddes09 HOPE that’s sarcasm
That last few moments of the video where he calls it a day would have been worth hours of video! Amazing man!! Stay safe stay blessed!! ❤️❤️❤️
Another great video Chad, dog will always go to “my side” of the bed in van!👍😀🚐❤️
Damm first time watcher n I’m loving it dude ! Ur editing , the shots , the story , all great . This low key better then some movies n tv shows , definitely subbing
when you sit by the fire after a meal, in my opinion it's time for stories. short but smart. that's why people sit by the fire.
Sitting here at work in UK on my very quiet nightshift counting down the next 11 days until we take our cosy caravan down to Dorset for 5 days....we will be sitting outside around our fire pit toasting marshmallows and drinking some wine and gin......I love watching this channel ,makes me want to live in my caravan all the time ,fantastic
Hey Chad!
Just want to say that whenever you post me and my boys get together, crack open some cold ones, and have a good time.
Thank you.
So impressed, now this is a real man. No skinny jeans scarfs or wierd shirts. He knows how to take care of himself and be his own man. Bravo Chad
That segue into the ad was on point
The best solo camper ever😊 I enjoy watching all your adventures Chad😍 greetings from Philippines 😊😊😊
*Living The Van Life* Perfect as always. Love you
So good to see Lola. Boy you sure know how to make us feel like we are starving. LOL Looks great. Take care and thank you.
Chad, I’m always drawn into your videos! The music you use is perfect for each event and your aerial photography is super! The meals, oh my God the meals are amazing! I don’t live in my van full time but you inspire me to do just that!
Loved hearing the water from the creek and the van mini tour. It's always interesting to see how you keep all your supplies in such good order. Blessings.
I wish that I met you once.❤️❤️❤️
I always sleeps like a baby next to a stream like that. The sound is so soothing and healing to the soul. Thanks for another great video Chad.
DAMN that food looks mighty tasty...btw..that stream sounds lovely
Another great video Chad, great meal, great evening fire, great cozy nights sleep, your still the MASTER!
Loving "The Last of Us" vibe
IT'S NICE TO SEE PEOPLE GETTING TO ENJOY LIFE. GLAD YOU ARE LIVING YOUR DREAM
I never be first and never be last when he upload a video I click it on in anywhere I am in
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1. Your dog is gorgeous. 2. I love watching you make kindling (haha, I know, that sounds weird). 3. Your cooking looks deeeelicious! I'll be starting vanlife in 2021 but in the meantime, am living vicariously through your excellent videos (4. Your videography is superb). Thanks so much for sharing!
Love the channel man. Let’s link up and do some fishing!!
Ok sounds good! When are we meeting up?
I just ate Chinese for 2 and watching this makes me hungry again! I really enjoy a TH-cam that keeps it quiet most of the time and than adds the odd comment to his footage! Well done Chad! Keep it going
So here is what makes you stand out among all the other vandwellers on TH-cam...you actually put in so much work to get those epic opening and ariel shots....share a meal with us as you prep a fire...let Lola enjoy the wilderness as every dog should (I also have a blue heeler - her name is Sugar). Dude! Please don't ever stop and when you get enough viewers and TH-cam offers you membership options for us faithful viewers...sign me up!! The cotton ball trick is also so smart...already have an old tin filled ready for next season.
This is not competition on who has what showing off this actually the real thing enjoying life
Exceptional film as usual. That brief timelapse of the night sky near the end was just beautiful. Global fusion cooking looked like it came up with the goods. Thanks as always.
Absolutely love your videos Chad! Your van is way cool as are you and your cooking. Good to see Lola too. 💝💝💝
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I've loved camping as a kid. It brings back memories although we slept in a tent with on lot showers . We had a large tent 6 cots and two sleeping bags. 6 kids in our family. Camped at bar harbor maine, the white mountains, etc. Dad made a homemade small trailer to pack all our stuff in and toed it in back of the car. We left conn. For 1 week every summer. I am in my middle seventy so it was a long time ago. I still enjoy watching you camp.
OMG..midnight..IM STARVING NOW!!! Heaven in a van
انت تفاجئنا كل مرة سعيد بالعثور عليك يا صديقي، تحياتي الحارة.
You are surprising us in each of your advantures, happy to find you here my friend,
And that all for just cooking a meal in beautiful surroundings. What else you need? Love it.
An absolute pro !!!!! Love these videos, take care Chad!!🇦🇺
Yessss. More inside van content.
Leveling the van is one of the best parts of camping
Fire box, woods, cotton balls mixed in Vaseline, fire start, creek, water, boiling water on the fire box, pasta, rich soup, shrimps, good-healthy-heavy meal, nice fire under the starry night, cozy and comforting bed, girl dog don't wanna sleep at her position, starry sky moving, morning, return. That's a lovely and comforting story. The Van & The Wilderness!✨🌿🎉
Great drone work; wonderfully knitted and edited; very relaxing and entertaining camp! Continued joy and success!
Chad your a great outdoor cook!! Can't wait until you start winter camping 😁😁👍👍
Exactly Chad a recipe is just the base you add and take out what you like or dislike...building flavors is a sure winner...cast iron and over a wood fire is the topper you just can’t beat the taste it infuses into the meal....love your work Chad who said camping meals have to be bland and boring....keep truckin mate
Great video Chad! Damn u always make me hungry with your cooking. ! And you've really stepped up your cooking game over the past couple years ! And let's not rush into winter just yet. Lol.
Words fail me man, what an awesome vlog, truly epic. Cinematography, content, just amazing!
Am just amazed how much work u put for these videos... No doubt they r so perfect... Hats off man... 🙏🙏🙏
Just watched my second video
When you were around the camp fire I actually felt relaxed. You need to share the recipe with the shrimp and pasts YUM! Love the pup!
Chad, once again you’ve nailed it. It’s a pleasure watching your videos, with you living the dream!!! The Van Life Dream. Keep up the good work, and keep on doing what you are doing. 😀👍🏼
really enjoying these videos , especially with travel being limited at the moment they let your mind escape into the great outdoors for a while ! keep up the good work !
Who else can’t wait for his winter videos !!!!!!
I wasn't too sure about you at first, but you have definitely found a place in my repertoire of YT channels. I love your film making, and I love the cooking you do. Your ideas have given inspiration to my own style of camping and cooking. I am a photographer as well, that has dabbled only a little into videography. Keep doing what you do, I am learning from you, even at 67.
As someone who cooks for a living, that dish looked amazazing. Well done.
Hello Chad, I love your videos, especially the winter ones, too bad that here in Brazil we don't have snow. One idea is to tell you about your nights in nature, some scare, some surprise that occurred during the night. Best regards. Thanks again.
My husband & I just ran across you tonight & we're hooked!! So peaceful⭐
I love to watch your travel videos. I never want miss it. I wish to travel like this. Thank you for inspiration.
From India 🇮🇳❤️🙏
One of the few channels I wont skip the commercials because I believe in his dream
It's nice to see Ragnar finally enjoying himself.