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КОМЕНТАРІ • 18 тис.

  • @eleanort3693
    @eleanort3693 3 роки тому +4393

    The beginning feels like the start to a survival horror game

    • @abdulmuqsit3858
      @abdulmuqsit3858 3 роки тому +50

      Yeah it feels like that

    • @benbrown9053
      @benbrown9053 3 роки тому +24

      That's more like real life.

    • @sashagayeellis
      @sashagayeellis 3 роки тому +65

      Or a zombie series or movie lmaooo😂😂😂

    • @SexyFace
      @SexyFace 3 роки тому +58

      the last of us 3 is looking great

    • @petecamsky9293
      @petecamsky9293 3 роки тому +29

      But then quickly turns into an outdoor cooking show. Was expecting some solid VW-Bus outdoor storyline, I guess.

  • @chriszichriszable
    @chriszichriszable 3 роки тому +1216

    7:59 He is the last guy on earth. surviving the most inhumane conditions. Until a random guy comes walking his dog.

  • @orangecrushprod7607
    @orangecrushprod7607 2 роки тому +284

    I’ve always liked the thought of living in something small, in a cozy little thing in the middle of a blizzard in freezing temps but being warm inside my cozy little hut

    • @darioandstuff2061
      @darioandstuff2061 2 роки тому +1

      Samee

    • @arlenmargolin4868
      @arlenmargolin4868 2 роки тому +3

      You know I used to live for the whole winter for about 20 years and I never used heat at night I found it if you have four good down quilts you don't have to waste all your energy and battery power to heat a vehicle I mean you should put some water under the blanket and the dog food also cuz that'll freeze but when it goes to 40 below you'd be surprised how easy it is to survive a night with the right amount of down quilts

    • @arlenmargolin4868
      @arlenmargolin4868 2 роки тому

      Why would you be curious about making enough coals to cook on it

    • @yesdude3914
      @yesdude3914 2 роки тому +3

      Except people don't think about the technical difficulties that a van brings lmao like where to shit and how not to bogged when you're chilling in snow

    • @orangecrushprod7607
      @orangecrushprod7607 2 роки тому +2

      @@yesdude3914 Its not science

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Рік тому +157

    This guy seems so genuinely happy and just tickled to be there that you can't help but like him.

  • @Im_Ethanol
    @Im_Ethanol 4 роки тому +3342

    Imagine you’re starving stranded on top of a mountain after a skiing trip and crawling through the snow, you just see this guy chilling.. eating a pizza

    • @AwesometownUSA
      @AwesometownUSA 4 роки тому +23

      ur*

    • @ogg9964
      @ogg9964 4 роки тому +181

      kinda reminds me of rdr2 when i made a camp and a random guy came and sat right next to me, crying and being depressed and he shot himself

    • @kellymcday1256
      @kellymcday1256 4 роки тому +3

      Lol

    • @prafuldhiwar7654
      @prafuldhiwar7654 4 роки тому +8

      Bro you just gave me thrills

    • @MrWolfe-pf8pm
      @MrWolfe-pf8pm 4 роки тому +6

      OG G damn that was deep....

  • @paulramsay1481
    @paulramsay1481 3 роки тому +681

    Whiskey and pizza on your own in the middle of nowhere surrounded by snow in front of a fire. Bliss.

    • @bonniehoke-scedrov4906
      @bonniehoke-scedrov4906 3 роки тому +8

      Absolutely!

    • @Diana-no6mu
      @Diana-no6mu 3 роки тому +6

      I soliti. Buffoni americani. I nativi indien Hanno vissuto. X 30000 Anni. Con DEI. Metodi semplice gli europei americani. In questo. Senzo non. Sono. Assolutamente. Nessuno and insegnare. I nativi. Delle americhe

    • @paulramsay1481
      @paulramsay1481 3 роки тому +2

      @@Diana-no6mu english please 😆

    • @kishanchali8752
      @kishanchali8752 3 роки тому +1

      @@Diana-no6mu Ok you know italian​ 😏

    • @umbertobonaldo1557
      @umbertobonaldo1557 3 роки тому +4

      @@Diana-no6mu that doesn’t even mean anything in italian

  • @masked8745
    @masked8745 Рік тому +26

    I think the reason i clicked on this video and the reason i loved it so much, was because i was intruiged with how chill and beautiful it must be to just travel around and sleep in a van

  • @maximillionroivas3893
    @maximillionroivas3893 2 роки тому +189

    I was homeless in my late 20s to early 30s and I survived many cold winters with just my tent. Some homeless people (or people in general) don't even have a tent or any kind of shelter during winter. This was a cool video.

    • @imnameless__
      @imnameless__ Рік тому +19

      Hope you're doing good now man

    • @maximillionroivas3893
      @maximillionroivas3893 Рік тому +53

      @@imnameless__ Thank you, and Yes I am. I worked hard in the last few years, got me a new car, an apartment and life is taking shape in good ways! I am forever grateful for being homeless, as it taught me a very hard lesson in life, I now value life and appreciate life alot more.

    • @valarmorghulis3745
      @valarmorghulis3745 Рік тому +13

      @@maximillionroivas3893 great to hear that you are doing Great😍

    • @Alaska-Jack
      @Alaska-Jack Рік тому +2

      Why were you homeless

    • @maximillionroivas3893
      @maximillionroivas3893 Рік тому +10

      @@Alaska-Jack Let's just say I made A LOT of poor choices....

  • @johnscott2852
    @johnscott2852 4 роки тому +2327

    Why are so many people freaking out because of the man and his dog, He's in a ski resort parking lot do you not notice twenty plus cars and vans. He never said that he was in the wilds of Alaska.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  4 роки тому +343

      Freakin THANK YOU John! I have been pulling out the little hair I have left because of the people freaking out that there is a dog and a man in a ski area parking lot!!! Glad that you feel the same as me. Ha ha ha. But I have to be nice and bite my tongue.

    • @J2MotorSport
      @J2MotorSport 4 роки тому +109

      yo, not gonna lie. I was like YO!! theres a wild dog, then I saw the man, then I was like, im stupid.

    • @maribethbetchay5844
      @maribethbetchay5844 4 роки тому +5

      always safe and takecare godbless

    • @tetelestaipaidinfull2903
      @tetelestaipaidinfull2903 4 роки тому +18

      @@LivingTheVanLife ~ I was born in Alaska, miss it thoroughly....Even there though you run into people in the craziest wilderness settings....That pizza eh...WOW....now that looked DE-FREAKING-LICIOUS...!!!
      gonna have to campfire myself a sensational homemade pizza...!!! Thank you Vanlife video man's mother...!!! found this in my recommended and was glad I gave it chance......

    • @deltaechoomega
      @deltaechoomega 4 роки тому +2

      @@J2MotorSport Same here!! Lol

  • @frxstrate2635
    @frxstrate2635 4 роки тому +2107

    No idea why this was on my recommended, but I love it.

    • @FamousColumbo
      @FamousColumbo 4 роки тому +8

      Something trying to predict your future, be care

    •  4 роки тому +6

      Me too.
      I subscribed

    • @thuddiz
      @thuddiz 4 роки тому +5

      Same, subscribed to :)

    • @redactedc1928
      @redactedc1928 4 роки тому +3

      cause they are preparing us...

    • @McMillanxXx
      @McMillanxXx 4 роки тому

      Same lol

  • @sustinjoares1588
    @sustinjoares1588 8 місяців тому +2

    i come back to watch this every couple months, so good!

  • @Ri_5475
    @Ri_5475 Рік тому +18

    Living in a van during a snowstorm looks so cozy ❄❄💙

  • @matteom7243
    @matteom7243 4 роки тому +6241

    Anyone else accidentally watch the entire thing?

    • @vphiameradisogaarwa
      @vphiameradisogaarwa 4 роки тому +120

      I was wondering if I was the only one, I started wanting to watch "a little" and the next thing I knew. . . .well you know.

    • @johnhodgkinson9674
      @johnhodgkinson9674 4 роки тому +9

      🙋🏼‍♂️

    • @ygbodybuilder3023
      @ygbodybuilder3023 4 роки тому +69

      Yeah man I don't know how i got here but I'm here

    • @amristar736
      @amristar736 4 роки тому +72

      I watched everything. He didn't show where he shit.

    • @barbaranda1875
      @barbaranda1875 4 роки тому +8

      Yes by accident lmao 😂 I think I will subscribe ! 👍🏼

  • @macre8389
    @macre8389 4 роки тому +3103

    the dream of an introvert.

  • @TimAndShannonLTD
    @TimAndShannonLTD 2 роки тому +24

    Thank you for doing this video - it's so nice to see that you can be successful on UA-cam with a slower, easy going filming style that doesn't constantly change camera angles every 2 seconds. Your style is relaxing, invigorating and inspiring.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much, Tim & Shannon. Glad to have you onboard-

  • @kittycat888
    @kittycat888 2 роки тому +115

    This was so cool!! My first time watching a video like this. Just amazing how you filmed this whole thing. I really enjoyed the aerial shots and when you were taking your after dinner walk. All the foods you cooked came out so well, made me so hungry! Felt like I came along with you for this adventure. Thank you so much for bringing us along. I could never have done something like this on my own. Just awesome!!

  • @dermorris3844
    @dermorris3844 2 роки тому +862

    I love how you seem to be in the absolute nowhere and suddenly a dude walking his dog pops up..
    Legendary

    • @sokleanthewizardofbarz4612
      @sokleanthewizardofbarz4612 2 роки тому +8

      I dont believe ANY OF THE HYPE there was a still cam set up To shoot him first few seconds .theres ALWAYS a small crew need extra hands .But they ARE OUT THERE AND IT IS NOT SAFE 🤔

    • @mstirlz
      @mstirlz 2 роки тому +35

      @@sokleanthewizardofbarz4612 I dont think he has help all of the time. He said on an earlier vid that he will plant cameras then backtrack to get the shot, he also has a drone. Still cool either way

    • @edwardthompson3469
      @edwardthompson3469 2 роки тому +10

      That was a horse, it was just far away.

    • @humanbrainphyscholgyeffect3706
      @humanbrainphyscholgyeffect3706 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/7NFX2OCGDOI/v-deo.html

    • @richard21995
      @richard21995 2 роки тому +8

      What is the biggest risk being up there alone?

  • @wavecentral
    @wavecentral 4 роки тому +1447

    So here I am in Australia, it's 42 degrees C, there's a drought and fires everywhere, and I'm watching some random youtube video of a guy making pizza in a snowstorm. Thanks, internet!

    • @patcom1013
      @patcom1013 4 роки тому +17

      Is it true what I hear - the fires were started deliberately (arson, that is)?

    • @andykeen6219
      @andykeen6219 4 роки тому +9

      Don’t forget to mention the flooding now too 🤦‍♂️

    • @WhatEver-vu9wn
      @WhatEver-vu9wn 4 роки тому

      wavecentral how much of the burn acreage is from deliberate fire starting?

    • @wavecentral
      @wavecentral 4 роки тому +12

      @@patcom1013 not many. Most were embers from nearby fires or lightning

    • @Kr1s250c2
      @Kr1s250c2 4 роки тому +24

      Ok, Who read that text out with an Australian accent in their head.....?

  • @sondarang538
    @sondarang538 Рік тому +1

    I love how you don't talk much in your videos,no background music sound etc all peaceful less talk.showing beautiful views,cooking eating fresh meals and sleeping cozily

  • @emsto9238
    @emsto9238 Рік тому +2

    Watching this at my 9-5 job desk, knowing that i will be living this life soon with my van i converted 🥰

  • @prateekagar88
    @prateekagar88 4 роки тому +463

    I loved that he thanked his mother for the recipe. A man who eventually has to cook for himself always have deep respect for his mother.

    • @merryJANEatology
      @merryJANEatology 4 роки тому +5

      Prateek Agarwal you mean for their parents, most men are cooks not women

    • @edboss36
      @edboss36 4 роки тому +17

      Kiril Balukov it’s usually the mother

    • @joaopedrobauab5527
      @joaopedrobauab5527 4 роки тому +4

      Kiril Balukov i wouldnt say MOST but its split 50/50, my dad is a pro chef but all my friends moms do the cooking

    • @mikerandall8289
      @mikerandall8289 4 роки тому +11

      I'm a way better cook than my mum. I thank all the Gordon ramsay videos I've watched.

    • @Jonas-ut7rk
      @Jonas-ut7rk 4 роки тому +1

      @@edboss36 of you live in an undeveloped country it is, but not in civilised countries

  • @villegas24
    @villegas24 4 роки тому +836

    I thought this was some random hardcore place in the middle of nowhere. The next humans hours away and then i saw that random guy walking his dog 😂

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 4 роки тому +91

      He said at the beginning it was the parking lot of a tourist park. And the other people probably know him.
      I doubt he is stupid enough to randomly pull up on a closed park and randomly cook sausage in the wilderness in s snowstorm all alone. There are serious apex predators in the cascades. His cooking and fire are sure to attract.

    • @Fallen_Angel17
      @Fallen_Angel17 4 роки тому +25

      From beginning when he show his porch view there is a black car parking not faraway from him

    • @MattBargain
      @MattBargain 4 роки тому +38

      Survival in the parking lot..

    • @jesslesinski
      @jesslesinski 4 роки тому +7

      You can see lights from a town or city in the background near the beginning, too.

    • @grigorirasputin2276
      @grigorirasputin2276 4 роки тому +9

      Kaleido Scope
      I hope he's packing. I definitely would be.

  • @aaronwalker8847
    @aaronwalker8847 2 роки тому +2

    I went through a few of those severe snow storms living in my van in colorado - It was a fun challenge.. I was set up and insulated real good , and I was able to shelter my generator and I had propane heat. So I was nice and warm, and it was fun -
    It was tiring shoveling snow all night, but I enjoyed shoveling the snow . I miss the mountains and the snow sometimes. But It was getting hard to find places to park the van and sleep, and I could feel impending doom coming to the us. So I got as far away as I could.

  • @investigator77
    @investigator77 2 роки тому +28

    Yay to Mom!! For the great pizza recipe, and the idea of how to cook it. You looked so happy, and so excited that it turned out so great. Mom's are good for that sort of thing!

  • @gloriashreeve7037
    @gloriashreeve7037 3 роки тому +588

    I’m an 82 year old woman! Love going on all these adventures with you and others. Margaret River, Western Australia! 🥰

    • @naymyo5503
      @naymyo5503 3 роки тому +34

      Good on you Gloria and stay safe!

    • @Roseilya
      @Roseilya 3 роки тому +9

      Amazing

    • @jozsefkapusi8808
      @jozsefkapusi8808 3 роки тому +23

      It's really cool ma'am! 👍I wish you the best from Hungary and stay safe! 🇭🇺🤩👍😀

    • @manzarhussain7762
      @manzarhussain7762 3 роки тому +9

      Hello ma'am

    • @jokr7818
      @jokr7818 3 роки тому +7

      You're not allowed to do anything in Australia anymore. They all have become insane over there. Stay away from that part of the world.

  • @goldenroux612
    @goldenroux612 Рік тому +1

    Olympia Here:
    Dude! For biscuits and gravy. Fry 1 lb of seasoned sausage, remove sausage from pan and leave grease. Over heat quickly stir about 1/4 cup of flour into grease until there are few to no clumps, Do Not Let Flour Burn. Add evaporated milk into flour-sausage grease roux while stirring till you get the desired consistency. Add cooked sausage and season to taste with black pepper, salt, and a touch of red pepper. Then scoop it over biscuits. Mixes are sacrilege man!

  • @--ag
    @--ag Рік тому +5

    Thanks Chad, amazing aerial views! Impressive footage. Take care dude :)

  • @AndrejAminov
    @AndrejAminov 4 роки тому +355

    Damn this video got 5 million views, while all other videos on this channel just 50k. Thank god we got this random "youtube suggestions" algorithm. So underrated youtubers get a chance!

    • @hadley_cumbow256
      @hadley_cumbow256 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe it was a cool black tactical vanagain thumbnail

  • @ianmilne1185
    @ianmilne1185 3 роки тому +351

    Thank you for No Music throughout....perfectly presented on how winter should be done.
    Really like the stove.

    • @andyrbush
      @andyrbush 3 роки тому +2

      Ah yes no music, much better without it. Some later with the drones. Most of the music on UA-cam seems to consist of clacking.

    • @casesully50
      @casesully50 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah no music in a UA-cam video is seriously under rated. It allows my brain to connect with him more, almost like I'm there with him. UA-camrs rely on music a tad too much sometimes.

  • @josedejesusgarcia6736
    @josedejesusgarcia6736 Рік тому +2

    Nice adventure that you had, and also lots of character to deal with the snow storm by yourself, my respect to you. Jesse

  • @akshaylamba734
    @akshaylamba734 7 місяців тому

    3:23 when he says welcome abroad guys I felt it bro ❤️❤️❤️

  • @redtomatoes9719
    @redtomatoes9719 4 роки тому +274

    Dude is just enjoying his life, nice.

    • @TTaP_Cappa
      @TTaP_Cappa 4 роки тому +4

      Right...so wholesome

    • @kaicatori9202
      @kaicatori9202 4 роки тому

      if that's what you consider enjoyment.

    • @redtomatoes9719
      @redtomatoes9719 4 роки тому +5

      Yes, I do.

    • @kaicatori9202
      @kaicatori9202 4 роки тому

      @@redtomatoes9719 good for you

    • @Xenerus
      @Xenerus 4 роки тому +8

      @@kaicatori9202 Everybody has his own understanding of enjoyment. If he enjoys living like that, there is nothing to say about it. He is happy with what he does. That's it. There are people having almost everything and they still aren't happy. That's a huge difference. Could be jealous of that this is enogh to fulfill hapiness to him.

  • @CuriousMindFuck
    @CuriousMindFuck 4 роки тому +328

    Guy goes to parking lot, makes fire, gets drunk, makes then eats pizza...By himself...You my friend are the luckiest man alive.

  • @delizade
    @delizade 2 роки тому

    You brought warmth to my home. Thank you! And loves from Istanbul to your mom too. I’m sure she is a wonderful person.

  • @doctoroberoi
    @doctoroberoi 2 роки тому +30

    Can't thank you enough for making these videos Chad.. painstaking work but again, so helpful to so many of us.. ur ingenuity & humility is admirable! - Monty, India

  • @tilidie5272
    @tilidie5272 4 роки тому +344

    that intro was bad ass af haha looked like some kind of winter apocolypse movie

  • @muditkhanna8164
    @muditkhanna8164 4 роки тому +359

    being cozy in my bed watching this wrapped in blankets

  • @CaroleFrenchFox
    @CaroleFrenchFox Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. I'm snow mad and this looks like heaven. 🤗

  • @johnliang92
    @johnliang92 Рік тому +1

    7:37 check out the animal and tourist passing by in the background. So cool😛

  • @Vitalstatistix
    @Vitalstatistix 4 роки тому +1007

    I am just impressed with the amount of camera angles he got all by himself... Insane

  • @Entropy__
    @Entropy__ 4 роки тому +528

    It’s 3am here and I’m struggling with a reason to live. This guy is out in the middle of nowhere and is super happy with a pizza.
    Wtf.....I’m clearly doing everything fucking wrong.

    • @Zanzamar555
      @Zanzamar555 4 роки тому +47

      Man, i hear ya and can relate sometimes. I struggle with a reason to live also. It helps though to try and do what this guy is doing. Try to take pleasure in the simple things of life, while you try to create your own reason to exist. Anyway hope that helps for whatever it’s worth. It is a daily struggle.

    • @Octoberstorm333
      @Octoberstorm333 4 роки тому +32

      You are not alone. Watching these videos really bring a sense of “what’s wrong in my life shouldn’t matter, there’s a guy out here making pizza in a winter storm!” You are not doing anything wrong, you just need to experience a change to bring you a sense of relief. Going camping is a great way. Setting up a tent, collecting firewood, drinking by the fire listening to music really resets bad things that recently happened. It’s an epiphany of realizing there’s always tomorrow and I can make something of today 🙂

    • @thomassmith2056
      @thomassmith2056 4 роки тому +22

      I used to bitch about the shoes I wore: until I met a man with no feet.

    • @chiefinspectorduvall6073
      @chiefinspectorduvall6073 4 роки тому +2

      Absolutely. I'm in.

    • @duplicateify
      @duplicateify 4 роки тому +6

      Same. But I always see if tomorrow will be better. And it is!!

  • @archielovesnoel
    @archielovesnoel Рік тому

    I am chilled just watching the scenery. Inspiring video for van life and living your life fully.

  • @debbiep8299
    @debbiep8299 Рік тому

    Beautiful scenery..all the snow and space

  • @jamslam5641
    @jamslam5641 4 роки тому +671

    Wish I could live the van life. Now I just need a van and a life.

    • @frnzklmmrll1012
      @frnzklmmrll1012 4 роки тому +7

      sprinter vans are incognito non target vagabond obvious motorhomes are red flags

    • @luxtravelworld9030
      @luxtravelworld9030 4 роки тому +1

      /Jam Slam .... I saw you many time. your are dami im fan!! me too :) .....from seoul

    • @AbrarKhan-rg5fh
      @AbrarKhan-rg5fh 4 роки тому +1

      And a pair of cams too

    • @nevermind4010
      @nevermind4010 4 роки тому +5

      I can provide you a custom van , but can we share a bed together in van

    • @williamgregory5011
      @williamgregory5011 4 роки тому +15

      @@nevermind4010 I'm almost sure he's a guy

  • @mosesthekiwi8559
    @mosesthekiwi8559 4 роки тому +378

    me: being sad
    this dude:
    *makes a wholesome pizza*
    me: happy again

  • @Toppradd
    @Toppradd Рік тому

    Dude @ 23:30 when you’re “laying in the snow, looking up, hitting ya in the face, pondering life” - I’ve been there “Exactly There!” .. very relaxing moment .. luv it

  • @jasonb7857
    @jasonb7857 3 роки тому +468

    The best thing to watch during a pandemic, this takes you away from how crap the world is right now

    • @mikesuto4706
      @mikesuto4706 3 роки тому +3

      I second that!!

    • @GHOSTtf-dy2br
      @GHOSTtf-dy2br 3 роки тому +2

      Right dude!

    • @julianv.5848
      @julianv.5848 3 роки тому +2

      The Crap will just keep getting bigger and bigger as the Human population grows, and we venture off into the XXII Century. Human Global Pandemics? They just keep getting stronger!

    • @justanotherti4790
      @justanotherti4790 2 роки тому +1

      True

    • @LexyThomas134
      @LexyThomas134 2 роки тому +4

      Especially you Americans, now you have to deal with all those corrupt Democraps you have lol good luck with that. I see Biden's approval rating just dropped to under 50% at least you're starting to realize what they're actually doing haha. That's progress at least ☮️

  • @michaelkemp8970
    @michaelkemp8970 2 роки тому +734

    I love how happy he was with his pizza. He Even giggled because he was enjoying it so much. Glad he finds joy in life like that. Enjoyed watching

    • @russs7574
      @russs7574 2 роки тому +16

      That was a pretty good looking pizza.

    • @malirabbit6228
      @malirabbit6228 2 роки тому +18

      I’m gonna get a bottle of Pendleton whiskey and think about Mr. Living the van Life when I have a sip in my warm house! Live long and prosper, y’all! Please stay safe and strong!

    • @Trump4Life2024
      @Trump4Life2024 2 роки тому +3

      @@malirabbit6228 I was looking for a bottle and even though it’s Canadian I can’t find anywhere to buy it up here

    • @malirabbit6228
      @malirabbit6228 2 роки тому +2

      @@Trump4Life2024 Folks bought it all after watching the Mr. Living the Van Life video!

    • @testtestsson4927
      @testtestsson4927 2 роки тому +5

      Food tastes so much better when you have been out in the nature and snow for days

  • @jonnathanhuerta9304
    @jonnathanhuerta9304 2 роки тому

    Love it when he shouts out his mother!

  • @beryltaplin6914
    @beryltaplin6914 6 місяців тому +1

    Hello Chad! I just want to thank you for such great videos. Someone commented in another video who needs TV when you make such good videos. I love the snow and the adventure. You were definitely born to be a traveler. people all over the world are enjoying your videos from the comfort of their home. Thank you for making it possible. May God richly, bless you and protect you throughout all of your journey.😇😇 watching from Albuquerque New Mexico.

  • @garyjsimm
    @garyjsimm 4 роки тому +454

    Dude is eating better than me when I’m home!!!

  • @rbzcrimegaminggroup2874
    @rbzcrimegaminggroup2874 4 роки тому +358

    This guy has some crazy drone skills

    • @utubecustomer0099805
      @utubecustomer0099805 4 роки тому +13

      I was noticing that myself! This whole episode has great production values. I live in this state and I'm amazed how beautiful he's made everything look.

    • @cherylT321
      @cherylT321 4 роки тому +4

      am batman. That’s what I was thinking. I was like, “how is he filming this from a distance?”

    • @user-kt7mi3yy8j
      @user-kt7mi3yy8j 4 роки тому +2

      Newer drones allow you to map routes making shots like that easy while he drives.

  • @codypendency9482
    @codypendency9482 6 місяців тому +1

    I love coming back to this video

  • @mergimalba7317
    @mergimalba7317 Рік тому +1

    31:16 sounds soo good with the background lo-fi song

  • @fancybroo6348
    @fancybroo6348 4 роки тому +225

    Holy shit!! The intro is like watching a movie.

    • @edwardcullen3251
      @edwardcullen3251 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah wonder how he got it so stable. Video uploader can you please tell us how?

  • @DevilsDiscretionAdvised
    @DevilsDiscretionAdvised 4 роки тому +44

    I’m sitting in my 75 degree house watching this looking out at the snow , I almost was going to do this but a nap sounded way easier

  • @NMAH24
    @NMAH24 2 роки тому +2

    I would love to be lost and spend some quality days like this .
    Camping and living like this.

  • @KDawgg1304
    @KDawgg1304 6 місяців тому

    Always love to come back to this video. Such a comfort watch.

  • @michaelwenzel1715
    @michaelwenzel1715 4 роки тому +371

    the whiskey kicked in when he decided to take a walk in the snow.

    • @a2xs60
      @a2xs60 4 роки тому +21

      He was having like an existential moment right there.

    • @smck20
      @smck20 4 роки тому +27

      Nothing like taking a whiskey-fueled walk in the pitch black wilderness....said no one ever...lol.

    • @knowledgewillincrease7508
      @knowledgewillincrease7508 4 роки тому +14

      @@smck20 haha I've done it many times..

    • @inimacam3945
      @inimacam3945 4 роки тому +6

      Zen moments happen when one has a zig or two.

    • @sophielinam5805
      @sophielinam5805 4 роки тому +4

      I was afraid he would fall asleep in the snow.

  • @mhrab7728
    @mhrab7728 4 роки тому +357

    This was weirdly satisfying to watch.

    • @DeuceGenius
      @DeuceGenius 4 роки тому +7

      its nice to live on an adventure

    • @hassinba
      @hassinba 4 роки тому +7

      I was going to say the same exact thing

    • @mcren6781
      @mcren6781 4 роки тому +8

      Mehrab Hussein Dude these camping videos are always so relaxing, I used to get so chill off Led Strouds old survival show, and been digging these videos ever since. I think humans have a deep desire for simplicity that is not being met in todays toxic society.

    • @Kyle4OH8
      @Kyle4OH8 4 роки тому +1

      Who needs pornhub

    • @mhrab7728
      @mhrab7728 4 роки тому

      @@mcren6781 well said, I can agree.

  • @smlinsuranceagency
    @smlinsuranceagency 2 роки тому +1

    Add a few teaspoons of water to the skillet. This will make steam and quickly heat the top of the pizza melting the cheese. Meanwhile the bottom will continue to cook and you should have a nice crispy crust.

  • @HogTide_Rising
    @HogTide_Rising 3 місяці тому

    Two cups of whiskey; three sheets to the wind! Living the Vanlife! I’m all in with that!

  • @arnoldnguyen7630
    @arnoldnguyen7630 4 роки тому +126

    From all the stress as a student, it would be so nice to just drive away and chill like this

    • @jaymacc93
      @jaymacc93 4 роки тому +2

      Right.

    • @will1420
      @will1420 4 роки тому +3

      The Van Life is Calling

    • @magnussen9388
      @magnussen9388 4 роки тому

      Save time- do it now.

    • @tynao2029
      @tynao2029 4 роки тому +11

      Don't worry, once you have your useless liberal arts degree and no work history, $200k of student loan debt, this will be your only choice

    • @MrRatkilr
      @MrRatkilr 4 роки тому +7

      All the stress as a student? Wait until you are 40-50. You will learn about all new forms and sources of stress.

  • @blahboy68
    @blahboy68 4 роки тому +329

    I’m a married guy, 2 young adult kids, living in a 3000 sq foot home near the beach on the East Coast....Yet, I envy the life that you live. Your snow videos are my favorite. I’m also liking the bush lifestyle of starting fires etc that you’re adding to your videos lately. Those are basically the two genre videos I watch ( van/RV life & bush survival shelter life). Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas & happy healthy new year to you !

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  4 роки тому +12

      Yes! Awesome Vin! Thanks for watching!

    • @braydoncollins8421
      @braydoncollins8421 4 роки тому +31

      Weird flex but ok

    • @ryandoeren6638
      @ryandoeren6638 4 роки тому +8

      Sounds like you need to get out more boomer

    • @blahboy68
      @blahboy68 4 роки тому +54

      Sorry fellas...didn’t mean it to sound like a humble brag. It was meant to say, that once time comes, its time to downsize... life is too short to be stuck in a big place, when the world can be enjoyed in a camper van. Btw, not a boomer either ya dang millennial. 😜

    • @ssnoc
      @ssnoc 4 роки тому +6

      You sound like me, trapped on the North Shore of Long Island - the most overpopulated “suburbs” in all the USA.

  • @mikehewitt5137
    @mikehewitt5137 Рік тому

    Perfect video. It was like being there. Because of you I'll finish my van and start traveling round around the world. Wowwww. You've inspired me to do it even is summer. Thanks a lot and be well my friend. God bless you!!!

  • @elsoldesanpedro
    @elsoldesanpedro 8 місяців тому +1

    It gave me great pleasure to discover that place. Currently, in Guatemala, the weather is 10 degrees, which causes fear and even death due to the cold. I believe that everyone possesses a spirit of exploration. The pizza looked incredibly delicious and crispy, and I had never seen a breakfast like yours before. Please excuse any confusion in my writing, as I have used a translator. I wish you all the best, and please convey my congratulations to your mother for her incredible pizza recipe.

  • @marcomcdowell8861
    @marcomcdowell8861 4 роки тому +32

    Snow Storm Alert: Man goes van camping while other man walks dog in mountains. Awesome!

  • @Meda.2077
    @Meda.2077 3 роки тому +33

    What would we do without moms. Big thanks to all moms in the world. 😊👍

  • @zoobair987654321
    @zoobair987654321 Рік тому +1

    How lucky you're man.. Every night i think about this kind of campaign. My dream will come true.

  • @deplorabledave1048
    @deplorabledave1048 Рік тому +1

    Ah, jeez! The B&G came out amazing!! I can hear the crunch. I am now dying of hunger!

  • @peterc3619
    @peterc3619 4 роки тому +184

    When he said “I’m gonna make a pizza” I thought he was gonna pull out a digiorno frozen pizza and just slap it on the skillet 😂

    • @owilliams0919
      @owilliams0919 4 роки тому +4

      I did lmao

    • @georgiasmith64
      @georgiasmith64 4 роки тому +4

      🍕 it's not delivery......🙂

    • @corison2058
      @corison2058 4 роки тому +1

      Peter C that looks like a tasty pizza, not gonna lie.

  • @cameronmayfield2221
    @cameronmayfield2221 3 роки тому +174

    Love the shoutout to mom, never too old to give love to the lady who who carried and cared for you!

  • @scottmcshannon6821
    @scottmcshannon6821 Рік тому +1

    we saved our dryer lint as fire starter when we went camping, works great!1

  • @davidwhitty9646
    @davidwhitty9646 Рік тому

    Only just seen this video. But so good!! What a way to spend a night, and morning!! Superb.

  • @FerndaleMichiganUSA
    @FerndaleMichiganUSA 3 роки тому +204

    "A crazy world we live in..." Oh just wait 'til March 2020

  • @vernshein5430
    @vernshein5430 4 роки тому +46

    As an old Canadian gold exploration geologist I have a lot of experience in winter conditions.
    Vehicle wise I recommend upgrading to winter windshield wipers in these conditions as their rubber shrouded nature prevents ice build up on your wipers, making for a clearer windshield.
    If you haven't done so I recommend putting chains on all 4 wheels.
    Your choice of Sorel Caribou boots is excellent though I would blouse my pant bottoms into my socks or wear good gaiters. It keeps your pant legs drier in the snow.
    I would use a small 24" handled ax rather than a knife and baton. You are in a truck and have no need to save the weight and an ax can do a lot more than a knife and do it faster, more safely and with less effort. Imagine if you were in real bush and not a parking lot. You would probably need to buck up a fallen tree for fire wood or for poles.
    I have had to overnight in the bush in winter unexpectedly with only my field pack and ax. It is not a problem as you can make a lean to with your ax and then get a good fire going, make a bed with the spruce boughs and branches and then use your space blanket from your emergency kit.
    Shovel wise, I'd go with a larger, square aluminum snow shovel. I'd keep a steel spade too but for digging harder material if needed.
    Finally, I recommend clearing off all of the snow from your vehicle before you drive off. Leaving heavy snow on your roof when you drive is lazy and it can blow off suddenly at road speeds, blocking your visibility or worse, blowing onto another vehicle and blocking theirs.

    • @vernshein5430
      @vernshein5430 4 роки тому +14

      @levi blankenship If you don't like it don't read it.
      The author asked for advice, I gave it.

    • @kayEnt3rtainm3nt
      @kayEnt3rtainm3nt 4 роки тому +8

      @@vernshein5430 I enjoyed reading this and found it very interesting ✌🙂

    • @SA-px9dz
      @SA-px9dz 4 роки тому +2

      If this ever saves me one day I’ll remember this comment

    • @stiannobelisto573
      @stiannobelisto573 4 роки тому +2

      Golden UA-cam rule: 1. Judge 2. Read comment

    • @SuperLegolover23
      @SuperLegolover23 4 роки тому +5

      Don’t let anyone be an ass to you, thought this was very informative.

  • @troylouis162
    @troylouis162 2 роки тому

    You have inspired me to live the van life, my apartment lease is up in April and I’m super excited

  • @marianneosullivan7971
    @marianneosullivan7971 2 роки тому

    So cool! That van gets around great in the snow. Ive just started watching here. Appreciate adventure!

  • @profitomughele1508
    @profitomughele1508 4 роки тому +56

    Should I be sleeping?
    Yes
    Will I continue watching at 3.07am ?
    Hell yesss

  • @samuelu21352135
    @samuelu21352135 4 роки тому +11485

    This is how im gonna live if my wife divorce me
    Holy shit 11k lol I’m still married btw

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  4 роки тому +1447

      Ha! Shit...!!! Dont be wishing for that!

    • @johnjay6370
      @johnjay6370 4 роки тому +546

      Hahahah I would have to live like that because i would be broke sooo broke..I have 2 kids and wife has not worked for 13 years...these videos give me hope hahahaha

    • @fjb4932
      @fjb4932 4 роки тому +421

      Samuelu2135
      Don't waste time.
      Start living Now.
      If she leaves, you're Still LIVING Your dream ...

    • @EE-fl5dz
      @EE-fl5dz 4 роки тому +35

      😂

    • @MrStroller4u
      @MrStroller4u 4 роки тому +148

      @Moddie Seven because it is only matter of time for it to happen thanks to gynocentric egaliterianism society currently is. #taketheredpill

  • @lovettlovett9462
    @lovettlovett9462 9 місяців тому +1

    So Beautiful I'm from Alabama
    Never get to see much snow
    I will watch all of your videos
    Count on it, Ginger L USA

  • @BumAzzSugarDaddy
    @BumAzzSugarDaddy Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience

  • @meatlesspotato9579
    @meatlesspotato9579 4 роки тому +32

    Nice!!! Here’s a trick I learned in the Himalayas for mountain pizza...it saves you stove time (fuel) by not having to pre-cook the ingredients. All you have to do is build it upside down! So start with the meat, then quickly add the veggies after the fat renders in the pan, then add some cheese if you’d like, then add the crust on top. Let it cook for a few minutes, then just flip that sucker over to brown the bottom. Easy as pie...or in this case, pizza.
    Also, you’re in the snow! No need to cut all hunched over on the ground. Dig a small pit and use the snow you’ve dug out to build a bench on the edge of the pit. 1 foot deep pit + 1 foot bench = 2 feet of room to put you’re legs in to. Then you can comfortably lean over to the other side of the pit and use that ledge to cut, chop, do whatever.
    Nice video man. Happy camping.

    • @shourjyadasgupta
      @shourjyadasgupta 4 роки тому +1

      great idea for the pizza upside down.. gonna try that out on my next trip

  • @beyondxtream4056
    @beyondxtream4056 4 роки тому +203

    Just a happy camper, enjoying his freedom and VW Van.

  • @vella4897
    @vella4897 8 місяців тому

    I know I like this man.He puts out good videos. Plus plays good music.
    Good night sweet man.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 Рік тому

    Thankyou for showing us.

  • @stevenhodgson834
    @stevenhodgson834 4 роки тому +207

    I'm a city guy, not really cut out for this kind of life, but I've found myself watching more and more videos like this recently.
    This one is my favourite, as the guy's infectious enthusiasm makes you smile - the genuine happiness about the pizza and being out there is a joy to watch. Thanks Dude, keep on truckin'.

    • @Real_MisterSir
      @Real_MisterSir 4 роки тому +3

      If you ever decide to try it out for yourself, I'd highly recommend going with a buddy or two to share the experience. The reality of being out like this completely cut off from your usual daily routines and facing new unforeseen challenges is sometimes a 50/50 in terms of what your experience will be. It's a great way of living if you ease into the lifestyle, even if it's only for a weekend at a time, just getting out there and in touch with the more simplistic and perhaps primal ways of life. I used to go out camping with 2 friends far out in the woods for a weekend every month or so, and just sitting out there in good company with a fire burning for hours, enjoying some home cooked food, building up your small camp over the days etc.. it's such a nice way to relax and get some perspective on life :)

    • @babyfacetuchgold2364
      @babyfacetuchgold2364 4 роки тому +1

      Really Daniel lol

    • @Real_MisterSir
      @Real_MisterSir 4 роки тому +1

      @@babyfacetuchgold2364 Yea

    • @babyfacetuchgold2364
      @babyfacetuchgold2364 4 роки тому

      But you're not able . Don't bs and play me . That's no chance to enhance anything . You picked the wrong bloke for that . How could you not know

    • @babyfacetuchgold2364
      @babyfacetuchgold2364 4 роки тому

      U prob are a zombie not no it

  • @hondafreak8613
    @hondafreak8613 4 роки тому +58

    Love the quietness when it’s snowing. It dampens all sounds and is so peaceful

  • @derickbyrd2826
    @derickbyrd2826 Рік тому

    22.00 some of my favorite night filming. Nice work.

  • @1mitul
    @1mitul Рік тому

    Super chilled video thanks for sharing

  • @gatherthesenses
    @gatherthesenses 4 роки тому +441

    Every day when my kid gets home from school, he asks if Chad the van guy has posted a new video 😊 he'll be happy today.

    • @kbbeats3099
      @kbbeats3099 4 роки тому +9

      Cute

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  4 роки тому +103

      ha ha ha! I love this! Thanks for sharing. Tell him that I said to tell him hello!

    • @Th3bandit117
      @Th3bandit117 4 роки тому +13

      Future van dweller right there ;-)

    • @ballisticdan9135
      @ballisticdan9135 4 роки тому +8

      sweet

    • @pamelaraney4654
      @pamelaraney4654 4 роки тому +13

      Claire you should surprise him with a Christmas camping trip. 😊

  • @cattiecat6635
    @cattiecat6635 4 роки тому +43

    I love the feeling of being in a small comfort van and outside is snowing. It makes me feel like im protected.

    • @Hass273
      @Hass273 4 роки тому

      You can also try :)

    • @ToyotaNutjob
      @ToyotaNutjob 4 роки тому

      I know exactly what u mean

    • @OmarGarcia-zl4gb
      @OmarGarcia-zl4gb 4 роки тому +1

      I also know exactly what you mean 😂😂😂

    • @ToyotaNutjob
      @ToyotaNutjob 4 роки тому

      @@OmarGarcia-zl4gb arnt us humans so funny

  • @live_possesion_5195
    @live_possesion_5195 Рік тому

    this just made me want to hug him so bad. the video felt so warm and nice.

  • @SonnyKavanagh
    @SonnyKavanagh 2 роки тому +2

    Can watch your films often, and they never get old, love the adventure your living stay safe best wishes 🇺🇸🇮🇪

  • @brandongraham2673
    @brandongraham2673 4 роки тому +28

    How could you hate this guy? He’s living life to the fullest and in my opinion the best way possible! Wilderness, a van, just enjoying gods greatest creation Mother Nature! Can’t get any better than that!

    • @mrmike743
      @mrmike743 4 роки тому +3

      Dude,waking up in a $50 million dollar mansion with your own private chef and indoor swimming pool and hot tub and every other amenity sounds to me like a ton better than this. I understand the romanticism but you have to be realistic as well.

    • @rowmaster6894
      @rowmaster6894 4 роки тому +2

      @@mrmike743 that's all relative.
      I hate the idea of living in a mansion where someone cooks my food and takes care of me like I'm a child. It would be nice for a short time, but I'd get bored fast. Just learn to live within your means.

    • @mrmike743
      @mrmike743 4 роки тому

      @@rowmaster6894 to each his own

    • @ShinjiKataoka
      @ShinjiKataoka 4 роки тому

      We should get rid of all cities like Seattle, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Cincinnati, etc and the country will be nothing but wilderness and small villages. Also it will be great with no suburbs

  • @atexaninkorea1773
    @atexaninkorea1773 3 роки тому +124

    Oh, 2019. I remember the good old days.

  • @stevejennings5746
    @stevejennings5746 2 роки тому

    Good video. Currently watching the video where you cutting through the tree that fall into the road.
    Makes me wanna do some camping like what you are doing

  • @RM-lk1so
    @RM-lk1so 2 роки тому

    Ive done the van lige several times over my long life. This is the first time to actually watch the winter version of van life. Sorta. Moved to Washington for construction work. Not feeling the cold though. BUT. Its cools to see the visual affect of the like in the snow. All my past has been in Florida and AZ. Keep smiling. Maybe we'll see each other on the road. Or somewhere off the grid. Peace

  • @johnsont963
    @johnsont963 4 роки тому +290

    shoot now i'm hungry and have an overwhelming urge to eat my dinner outside......