Van Life in The Arctic – Part ONE – Living The Van Life

Van Life in The Arctic – Part ONE – Living The Van Life

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Winter Content has always been a huge hit here on Living The Van Life. This winter season, I just was not satisfied with driving to a snowy parking lot and setting up camp. So instead I decided to see what it would take to live in a van in the extreme climate of the arctic. Join me in part 1 of a 3 part series as I drive my 2020 Mercedes 4×4 Sprinter Van to the Arctic Ocean.

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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
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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

My Cold Weather Clothing:
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Fjallraven Pants: https://amzn.to/3fnwDn4
Fjallraven Jacket: https://amzn.to/2L2BYm7
Fjallraven Hat: https://amzn.to/2SEj6xE
Marmot Down Coat: https://amzn.to/2Wuol4h
Base Layer Bottoms: https://amzn.to/3b8XvUL
Base Layer Top: https://amzn.to/2YC2xGB
WoolX Socks: https://amzn.to/2W5hf7i
Sorel Winter Boots: https://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: 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____ B______ on April 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    Do you have a microwave oven?

  2. J.t.R. JP on April 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    How cold is it really? Is it close to the coldness like yakutia? What do you need to do about your external underbelly water tanks? What about the pipes? If you’re traveling by yourself out far, what recovery gear would you insist on bringing? Going out so far north, do you still get internet connection or do you use satellite phone?

    I’m sorry for bombing you with so many questions. It looks really exciting and I hope I could do it one day.

  3. Edward Kucera on April 22, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    Why?
    Can’t do anything
    But stay inside .
    Wow how fun to be a prisoner of mother nature at her worst.
    Not dying is your highlight of this trip
    🤔??? No thanks.

  4. Alexander Sandoval on April 22, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    What a great video, thank you Chad for sharing your tripps, i really enjoy your content
    Haha good ol’ Mexico makes you save money for sure😂one way or another
    Anyway, keep making this videos, i know it must be hard but a lot of your subscribers thank you for taking us with you on your adventures man

  5. Tara Dantouze on April 22, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    good reminder to carry extra cash, just in case

  6. Christopher on April 22, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    You in Canada after your first stop…..fyi we use km for distance up hear…..plz addapt to our customs or get thhe f out.

  7. Hadi Amani on April 22, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Nice van!

  8. David Thomas on April 22, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    I was looking at that on my map. You are WAY up there bro!!

  9. Chris Travels on April 22, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    Great work bud, stay safe out there.

  10. Shelby Embry on April 22, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    Really liked ur 2 parts videos n music made me feel like I was there with u

  11. jeff smith on April 22, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    real dumb move not to have cash on hand going ware you going

  12. Exploring Western Canada / Find that Gold on April 22, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    Great

  13. Niles Livingston Sr on April 22, 2022 at 7:14 pm

    Young man, …At age 62, having read God’s holy written Word ( with understanding / Dan. 10:21; 12:10 ) for 42 years ( King James Bible ONLY! ), I more than anyone ( that I know of ) great ly rejoice when I BEHOLD the Lord’s majesty in having created the great mountains in B.C., as well as EVERYTHING ELSE that I see! …I also glad he used your "very nice video" to show someone like me: Psalm 1:1-150:6; Proverbs 1:1-31:31; Ecclesiastes 1:1-12:14; …Ezekiel 2:1-3:27; 7:1-27; 12:1-28; 14:1-23; …18:1-32; 21:1-32; …33:1-33. …When the time comes ( very soon ), that no one on the earth will be able to buy or sell ANYTHING AT ALL without worshipping the IMAGE OF the beast ( Matt. 24:1-25:46; II Thess. 2:1-12; Rev. 13:1-18; 14:6-20 ); …I truly hope your given by God, the grace to make the right choice ( II Tim. 2:24-26; James 5:19-20; Isa. 55:1-9; Prov. 28:4-6; I Tim. 2:1-5; Luke 18:18-25; I Cor. 15:1-58; Phil. 3:1-21 )! …Because, THESE ARE THE LAST DAYS: Psalm 39:1-13; 49:1-20; …Matt. 6:23-24; Prov. 28:22; I Tim. 6:3-10; Jer. 8:10; Matt. 7:13-15, 21-23, 26-27; Rom. 16:17-18; Gal. 1:7-9; II John 9-11; Prov. 14:7; 29:12; II Cor. 6:14-18; 7:1; John 9:31; Heb. 7:26; I Cor. 3:16-17; Prov. 13:13; 15:3; Heb. 4:12-13; I Peter 1:14, 15-16; Eph. 4:28, 29-30; I Cor. 15:33-34; Eze. 43:1-12; …I John 2:15-17; James 4:4; Phil. 3:2, 18-19; …II Peter 2:1-22; II Cor. 11:3-4, 13-15; Jer. 5:20-31; Isa. 3:12; 30:1-3; 33:14; 56:9-12; …Jer. 23:1-40; Amos 5:21-23; 9:10; …Rev. 2:2, 9b, 20-24; 3:14-18; 9:20-21; …17:1-18:24 …My point is: ALL the evil that takes place in the "United" States of America, and around the whole world is God’s righteous JUDGMENTS on this ungodly nation ( Prov. 3:33; Deu. 28:1-14 [ Blessed ] – vs – Deu. 28:15-68 [ Cursed ] . . .all the details are written in the Psalms! …but, who pays ATTENTION to details of God’s holy written Word? )
    …Someone like me ( humbly speaking: Isa. 57:15; 66:1-2; Acts 3:18-26; 24:14; Luke 24:25-27, 44-45; II Peter 1:19-21; Rev. 1:3; …22:18-19 / K.J.V. only! ). …I type this "long comment" / Acts 20:7-38; II Peter 3:15-18 ) …because you asked me to. ( Romans 1:1-16:27; I John 1:1-5:21 ) …Amen.
    Thanks again, for such a nice video.

  14. EdgeChrisEvans on April 22, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    Hmmmmm seems I heard "I’m going to HUNKER DOWN here for the night, and I’ll see you in the morning". Looking forward to your trek.

  15. Gary Cummings on April 22, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    What is the procedure for approval to fly drones in Canada.

  16. Manny Fresh on April 22, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    It’s about damn time you come back. What the hell man.

  17. Gustavo Fring on April 22, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Was looking forward to this!

  18. Jim Meno on April 22, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    just found your channel!! Great stuff

  19. Thomas Commercial Floor Cleaning on April 22, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    Bro…I literally just found out about the Kraken last week. All day err day

    What’s with the dog there’s a dog in one scene and then I never see him?

  20. Alex otto on April 22, 2022 at 7:23 pm

    is your van 4wd ?

  21. D J on April 22, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    Don’t forget to have a beer with polar bears.

  22. Joseph Petrie on April 22, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    What was the song at the start?

  23. Matthew Lockhart on April 22, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    Great video for sure! But you really shouldn’t make the mistake thinking you’re "stealth" camping. The van screams anything but stealth. And, yeah, always carry cash.

  24. Fun Times.. 😘 on April 22, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    Hi I’m from BC and was wondering what kind of insolation your using?

  25. Kate Arata on April 22, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    Beautiful choice of music

  26. A B on April 22, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    This is very professional. Hopefully you get picked up by spotify or something big time!

  27. Josh Hanson on April 22, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    best content on YT

  28. Mike Mantho on April 22, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Epic!

  29. Nater on April 22, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    How dare you ruin that fine Kraken with coke. Shame on you

  30. Darnell Stephens on April 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    Wow your up on my home land u almost made it to Greenville b.c

  31. NpKandi on April 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    Ahh, I thought that was rum coke. The food looked good too. Unfortunately I cannot partake in t

    I thought that was rum and coke. The food looked delicious too. Unfortunately, I can’t partake. I can always dream….

  32. Jim Janik on April 22, 2022 at 7:33 pm

    How do you keep the diesel from gelling when it’s that cold?

  33. Maryanne M on April 22, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    This is very cool. I live in BC and I’ve always thought about heading all the way up to Tuktoyaktuk when I get a more reliable vehicle so I was excited to see this pop up! Looking forward to the next one.

  34. EnjoyFirefighting - International Emergency Response Videos on April 22, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    in February I drove to the North Cape with my SUV and rooftop tent; The North Cape is again approx 120 miles further north than Tuktoyaktuk. It was a rather easy drive and luckily it wasn’t that cold. Coldest temperature I had was -7°F

  35. Jacek Powraca on April 22, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    zajebisty potwór !!!

  36. MarioLoco03 on April 22, 2022 at 7:44 pm

    For that cash situation, hope that was a lesson learned. Also, mac and cheese for the win!

  37. Linda Lyons on April 22, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    Excellent video. Now on to part 2. This was so enjoyable relaxing in bed and watching your adventure.

  38. Christopher on April 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Dude….seriously you need directions to get to he artic?……its a pretty big place…..if you cant get there without directions then you really should park your van.

  39. Max Mustermann on April 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Great content, man! It´s a joy to watch it.)
    Btw i like your van ^^ Greatings from Germany )

  40. gurcikaa on April 22, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    Cuba Libre is the name of coke+rum cocktail)) my favorite too

  41. Janeth Aldaya on April 22, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    hi ur amazing guy

  42. Meher Baba is God in human form on April 22, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    💖💖💕💕❤❤

  43. Star Jammer on April 22, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    Thanks for sharing your adventure! I hope to cyah again at Kaladi Brothers Coffee Shop on Tudor.

  44. User User on April 22, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    Awesome you drove right past my stomping grounds. 😊

  45. rahil hasan on April 22, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    life
    just life

  46. ShephardFunnyFarm on April 22, 2022 at 7:54 pm

    Way too many commercials I’m out 4 min in three commercials. Brain damage
    .

  47. Alex otto on April 22, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    cool video

  48. E.Everett on April 22, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    holy shit that diesel is cheap af. here diesel is 2.7$ per litre

  49. Martie Powell on April 22, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    I dig it Chad! Incredible adventure. Looking forward to b the next installment 🥶❄️🌬

  50. Robin .Tom on April 22, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    full of ADs

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