Living In My Van – Living The Van Life

Living In My Van – Living The Van Life

Living The Van Life Gear & Swag:
https://www.livingthevanlife.com

My time in Moab Utah is complete and it is time for me to head south and west. I found myself an interesting overland route that takes me out of the area and into Northern Arizona via Beef Basin.

Support The LTVL Channel:
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Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/livingthevanlife
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LivingTheVanLife

Follow me:
Van Life Instagram: @LivingTheVanLife
https://www.instagram.com/livingthevanlife/

Personal Instagram: @chad_derosa
https://www.instagram.com/chad_derosa/

My Current Film Production – “Rockets and Titans”:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaekVy98pF50VoCwWHwl2ZA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketsandtitans/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketsandtitans/

The gear I use while Living The Van Life:

Battle Born Off-Grid Battery System:
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Battle Born GC2 LiFePo4 Batteries: https://bit.ly/3t24Gaj
Victron Inverter/Charger: https://bit.ly/3eTNuif
Victron Distributor: https://bit.ly/3vjPuqu
Victron Solar Controller: https://bit.ly/3t0YLCm
Secondary Alternator: https://bit.ly/32XIFPc
Wakespeed Alternator Regulator: https://bit.ly/3xGeUkf
Battle Born Batteries Affiliate Link: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=Living+The+Van+Life

FlareSpace Flares:
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Full Flare/Bed Package: https://bit.ly/3nCAQYH

Van Compass Lift, Suspension, Skid Plates
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Stage 6.3 2” Lift and Shocks: https://bit.ly/3gNdEFW
Rear Diff Skid Plate: https://bit.ly/3nxtHcb
Engine Skid Plate: https://bit.ly/3vrVa1z

Wheels & Tires:
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Trailbuilt Off-Road: https://bit.ly/3xA2Vof
315/70r17 BFGoodrich KO2 All Terrain Tires: https://bit.ly/3xx91ph
ARB Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3u4QOgB
Speedflate Inflate/Deflate System (preferred): https://bit.ly/3nwrhdL
Staun Tire Deflators: https://amzn.to/3aOhCu2

Off-Road Recovery Gear:
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Warn Winch: https://amzn.to/3dZ6rkc
Snatch Block: https://amzn.to/3dZcqFu
8’ Tree Saver: https://amzn.to/3u1clXu
MaxTrax Recovery Boards: https://amzn.to/2PvqcGw

Off-Road Lighting:
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Baja Designs LP9 Pro LED: https://amzn.to/3gRG5lV
Baja Designs XL Pro LED: https://amzn.to/3nwxcQ1
Rigid Industries Scene Lights: https://amzn.to/3nwxcQ1

Camp Fire & Cooking Equipment:
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NEW: Matthew Paul Ankou Knife: https://www.mpknives.com
Esee 5 Surival Knife: https://amzn.to/3fnQSkQ
Solo Stove Ranger – Portable Fire Pit: https://amzn.to/36JD28f
Lodge Dutch Oven Tripod: https://amzn.to/3gnqgjy
8″ Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3ilGFH7
Cooking Gloves: https://amzn.to/2BXdIjU
Jetboil Cooking System: https://amzn.to/2TH3yrF
Bottle Top Propane Stove: https://amzn.to/2SS82P0
Solo Stove Titan – Twig Stove: https://amzn.to/3cbYAeZ
Solo Stove Pot 1800: https://amzn.to/3gxNioK

Forestry Tools:
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Trayvax Trek Field Knife – 10% Coupon Code: VANLIFE – https://bit.ly/2BpqaJh
Esee 5 Surival Knife: https://amzn.to/3fnQSkQ
Schrade SCHF9 Camp Knife: https://amzn.to/2Mwr7Ru
21″ Folding Saw: https://amzn.to/2RQjFmO
Campcraft Canvas Sheath: https://amzn.to/2T4aJMr
Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet: https://amzn.to/2SFqLMg
Hults Bruk Akka Foresters Axe: https://amzn.to/2tQx6LD
BareBones Living – Japanese Nata Tool: https://bit.ly/2yHBXRL

OLight Flashlights: 10% off Coupon Code : VanLife
https://olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=477

Winter Van Equipment:
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5KW 12V Diesel Heater: https://amzn.to/2OSFrGC

Personal Wear:
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Oakley Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/2Y7URcu
Carhartt Pants: https://amzn.to/2CvdbTM

Fishing Gear
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Redington Fly Rod: https://amzn.to/33imvoR
Tackle Shoulder Bag: https://amzn.to/35R1XWT

My Camera Gear
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Canon EOS R5 Camera: https://amzn.to/3t8czLq
Canon EOS RCamera (Backup): https://amzn.to/3u1dUVm
Canon RF 24-105 f/4L Lens: https://amzn.to/3e30UJa
Rode VideoMic Pro Plus: https://amzn.to/2PfKTjC
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Drone: https://amzn.to/3nuaBnc

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50 Comments

  1. J.A. Green on April 14, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    I know I may be late but whatever happened to the Auzzy girl that came and stayed with you? Did she have to go back because of the pandemic?? 🤷 And do you still keep in touch, cause she put the sparkling blues in your eyes 💁
    💕👥🌅

  2. Mr Tate on April 14, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Hey chad I was wondering if we could get a video montage of the van all opened up

    I wanna see inside and out man if that’s ok been a minute since the install videos

    Would love to see your progress and all the hardwork

    If you don’t mind manz 💯😁

  3. Andrew Ward on April 14, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    You have some awesome drone footage!!
    What kind of drone do you have?? How do you control it so far away when you are driving the van??

  4. LA Gunn on April 14, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    You remind me of the actor, Travis Fimmel.

  5. Ray's Boating and Adventure on April 14, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Very nice job! Director, film crew, edit staff. Your video’s are well done. Liked the lasagna video on fire, great ideas on cooking for myself. These video’s are a lot of work. Yes fun time, alot to see in video. Keep it up, Happy Trails.

  6. SamVanHicton on April 14, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Once again Chad, your vids keep a light on within my soul brother, I’ve bought a drone and I’m looking for the equivalent scenery in the UK (Obviously doesn’t exist) closest thing we got is Scotland. I’m gone in May…awesome

  7. Savage 1 on April 14, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Intro song?

  8. 할리 데이비슨. Purple Rain 2016 FLHTKL on April 14, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    Thanks Chad. Can you let me know exact starting point., some via point, end point on map ? I want to duplicate exact same trail

  9. E Black on April 14, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    which solo stove is that you use sir

  10. airx2222 on April 14, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    You sound like Kevin Costner in Dancing With Wolves

  11. J.t.R. JP on April 14, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    Could you put that firepit on the roof of your van?

  12. Jose Zamora on April 14, 2022 at 6:16 pm

    Wow! Great video!

  13. hmmm on April 14, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    Why you didnt add more stand in your table?

  14. D Shmoney on April 14, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    Always makes me feel like im right there with you man it’s so dope 🙌

  15. wagsbass on April 14, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    Spectacular drone shots, but watching you cut wood and cook is so soothing

  16. Earlene Tan on April 14, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    what is your drone’s brand chad?

  17. Kevin Remington on April 14, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Hey Chad- where are you located in Washington? I’m from Wenatchee, currently living south of Bend.

  18. Lori Carter on April 14, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Yep that drone footage NAILED IT!!!

  19. Tony Mckee on April 14, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks

  20. Adventures with Gnomie on April 14, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    Beautiful scenery and everyone needs to be patient. Chad films a lot of footage and then needs to edit it for upload. He’s doing it in between his day job – I’m sure he’s got winter adventures coming up. I am enjoying what he is releasing as it’s ready.

  21. Rick Wolford on April 14, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    @6:53 What is that metal cylinder you make your fires in called? I’m trying to get one for myself.

  22. Jim Rogers on April 14, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    Chad, I couldn’t help but notice that you broke all your kindling over your right knee. Please reconsider this. As a sixty-seven year old man with a bad right knee I make this suggestion to you. I would not want you to regret anything. Thanks

  23. DustyCowdog on April 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    These videos are so well done. Cheers!

  24. Judy Payo on April 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    Ha ha I remember my daughter Joana for her adventures locally here in my country Philippines, her trekking and camping😊

  25. Daniel Rutledge on April 14, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Hope all is well with you and your family Chad. Miss seeing the videos.

  26. Joybee Kingston on April 14, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    The narrative sitting on the bluff was very nice. I’m 70 now but I did live Van Life on the weekends for many years before Van Life was cool lol Mine were DIY, most built with my kids. Now those times are their favorite memories. Mine too. This was an awesome video! My son is also a Chad, it’s a name with strong character 🙂

  27. Алсай Қаракесек on April 14, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    This is an old quarry

  28. Destinazione ignota on April 14, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    I live in north of Italy and today I bought a Knaus Boxlife 630 ME. Nothing to do with your stunning Van but for the use I’ll make of it I’m super happy 😃

  29. 395Jeep on April 14, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    Love your videos but bush crafting supermarket firewood is a waist of time ….

  30. Savage 1 on April 14, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    This speaks to me.

  31. Zach on Drums on April 14, 2022 at 6:42 pm

    Another cinematic masterpiece

  32. Tiago Gambarti on April 14, 2022 at 6:46 pm

    Podia ter legenda em português (Brasil)

  33. Collin on April 14, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    Does anybody else skip several mins in to avoid the music and drone shots? I just wanna get to the content lol.

  34. Lori Carter on April 14, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVED your videos in Oregon, in the U Haul and trekking into parts unknown {to me} you my friend are an AWESOME film maker and your overview of the entire valley was AMAZING

  35. quench1234 on April 14, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    Metal on metal during the marinade mix up aint the one bro 🤮

  36. LeechRec on April 14, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    In the beautiful back country eating pad thai. Nice.

  37. Julie Roddy on April 14, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    Are you single?? You are a true Superhero!!!

  38. Camping guy on April 14, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    Hello , new subscriber, BIG like ! Peace ☮️ Bro

  39. Tristan glenn Hanopol on April 14, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    Its about time how about the winter time

  40. Ez MusicTV. on April 14, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    Sometimes after about 10 mins in I just fast forward to the cooking cuz I’m convinced he just be putting random shit together… 😂 but it’s always worth a watch.

  41. Boaty on April 14, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    WHAT is that light at 43:51 ? UFO

  42. Maria ? e Peterson on April 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    Your living the life i dream of living i wish vans were big enough for roommates lbvs

  43. Mariaa Lynch on April 14, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    What!? You filmed yourself driving using a drone!?????! No way! If you did that you have crazy skills. I don’t even know if that’s possible

  44. Kevin Murphy on April 14, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    What an epic view at 14:59….

  45. nebimo on April 14, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    I would like to have a man like you in my life 💜💜👍👍😉😘

  46. Leobardo Trujillo on April 14, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    Hello, I greet you from Mexico, since you came to the Baja 1000 event and recorded the entire journey I have not seen a new video, I have only seen short films where you abdas in the snow but I have not seen new videos, that’s why I wonder do you have another channel on youtube? because the one that I follow The Living the van life I have not seen new videos and I really am a Very Fan of yours

  47. dean jennings on April 14, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    Hey Chad. I worry about you running those tires so low on rough terrain. I’ve learned through experience that those pressures are perfect for sand but I’ve ruined 2 BFG-35s at around 20 psi by hitting a rock or steep bump and pinching the sidewall between rock and rim. And that was on much lighter vehicles, an old 70’s bronco and just this last fall on a GMC Canyon light duty. I’m 75 and not an aggressive driver. Keep on truckin’!

  48. Conger Scott on April 14, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    Hi Chad, could you tell me what kind of knife you are using to split the wood for your solo stove, i would like to buy one, great video, thanks in advance…….Scott 👍.

  49. mountain man on April 14, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    Ive just got myself a vw camper just like yours

  50. Kris G on April 14, 2022 at 7:05 pm

    If feel like I’m there by that fire 💕🌙 great views, lighting and travels

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