Day in the Van Life - Living on the Road

Loving the new layout in the van!
My name is Brian. I live on the road full time in my self built camper van. Join me on my adventures.
In this video I spend the day at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego, CA. This is a nice day use park that also has a campground.
I enjoy a few nice hikes and cook some breakfast up on the camp stove. I also talk about my upcoming travels plans.
Thanks for watching!
--Contact me at [e-mail] --
-Music Credit-
Artist- Dan Lebowitz
Song- Jeremiahs Song
Song- Wave in the Atmosphere
**Follow Your Dreams*

[@adrian-bowie94]

Your content is VERY organic. I love how you're yourself, enjoying the vanlife.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Downsizing...organized....fresh and bright.....and you seem happy.....what else could anyone ask for!? God bless you and keep you safe!

[@patriciaburke2401]

Neutrals are always a good choice, since we don’t usually get tired of them. Love your changes to the van. Thanks for sharing!

[@kitaoden703]

Very neat clean and clutter free home a place for everything ❤️✌️

[@ps8540]

Really enjoy the cooking you share!

[@helenbeks5374]

Thank you for showing the beautiful scenery and vegetation where you are, I see nothing but snow outside my window. Great job on the van rebuild!

[@bevr2164]

The love of adventure and seeing what's on the other side outweighs getting your feet wet....🚐☕️👍🏼

[@TheJayrusbeerus]

Brian, you are just SALT OF THE EARTH! I wish more full-timers had just 1/4 of your integrity ... and nature filming and EDITING abilities! And those CACKLEBERRIES looked so good! As did the bacon! Peace OUT!

[@GiggleFishy]

Ah, my first LOL of the day with you sloshing through the water. 😀 Nice park. Off to have my coffee - you and Scott always inspire me to have a cuppa.☕️

[@brendajohnson6910]

The white board really brightens up your space. Nice contrast to the paneled ceiling too!

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Loving the new look on the van Brian. So glad you are getting back to nature. You look really happy & healthy. I cannot wait to go on the journey with you. Love to see more of the western states for sure. Safe journeys! Gina

[@cyndifoore7743]

Brian, I always enjoy your videos. The poly looks great on the walls and will give you some added brightness to the back. Great idea for storing your acoustic guitar. That was a nice area you stayed and hiked in. Looking forward to seeing Big Bend. Happy trails 😊

[@pchts1]

I’m liking your remodel it appears to be well thought out, good job thanks for sharing with the world!

[@vicmunguia5947]

Hi Brian. It's been a while since I've seen your videos but I'm looking forward to catching up. You don't know how happy I am to see you doing well. I wrote to you once about your inspiration to me and how I would love to follow in your footsteps. I've since got married and things have changed a bit for me. But the good news is that I've found someone that shares the same interest in traveling and exploring. We're going to give it a try this year and we'll see how it goes. Love the new van! Take care.

[@bntravelin2]

the white was a great choice so much brighter in side , the organization and efficiency is impressive .. GOOD JOB!

[@kimbalgoeke7998]

Thanks for the morning chuckle! Totally something I would do, and would have had wet shoes as well, lol. I spent many winters living/traveling in my now long gone westfalia before doing the family thing, which is winding down with only one left in high school. The road is pulling hard on my heart strings, especially when your vids trigger many wonderful memories that you filmed in places I also visited. Thanks, and great job Brian!

[@paulhunter546]

Van's looking great Brian !

[@donnak389]

I just love your videos. You are such a good, down to earth, all-around nice guy. Your parents must be very proud of you. I love your new van build. God bless you and safe travels.

[@jasonaustin1038]

For hiking....Try and reserve "SW 4" in Big Bend. That's the campsite of Southwest 4 in the Outer Rim of the Chisos Mountains. You can incorporate it into the Outter Mountain Loop or just hike there. It will get you the closest to the best sunset spot on the south rim. Remember, March is the busiest month for Big Bend due to tons of spring breakers. Also, for a real experience, take your passport and go across the Rio Grande for an excellent, safe trip to Boquillas, ride the donkey and eat at Falcone's (cheap and amazing food). Go to the Hot Springs near Rio Grande village. Don't be afraid to camp in spots like Candelillia, K-Bar, Croton Springs and Nugent Mountain #1......your van can make it there easily and it's cheap camping (7 nights for $10) Big Bend is the best hidden gem in the southwest. Terlingua, yeah that's fun......if you are prepared to spend money.

[@dockystravels9626]

Good video Brian glad you're back enjoying life again

[@charleneeppich303]

Looking like a very successful vanbuild so far. Love the white. Must feel more open. Sounds like some great, fun plans. You two have a wonderful time and say hello from me!

[@captnjax911]

Brian, van looks great, bright and clean. The way you shoot your videos are amazing, really enjoy watching them. Curious to see your adventures coming up. Travel Safe!

[@tadawala4604]

Brian, buy a large bag of fat rubber bands to put around your spice jars, etc. This is a cheap way to prevent the rattling and can be used for other containers.

[@cswal118]

Your van looks awesome.....neat and organized. Great job Brian!

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Massively watchable as usual ..... God bless your adventures br 👍

[@unclelar819]

Diggin the new setup, Brian! Looks great! Home, sweet home!

[@dansmith6508]

Brian, the changes are looking A1. A suggestion...for attaching the white plastic panels, you might want to use thin strips of wood and screw thru those, then the panels, that way, the panels are held on across a longer area. The same on the back of the shelving unit if you find the small nails are eventually not holding the panels on well. Cheers.

[@LorraineatNomadicRamblings]

Van is looking great Brian. Light and bright! You have given me some ideas for my own van build in the not-too-distant future 😁

[@cashflowwizard293]

Looks great, Brian! We’re in New Mexico and we hope we’ll run into you while you’re here. Safe travels!

[@theresam1649]

Great job, Brian, I love your van, and good to see you camping again & cooking. I like your water pump dispenser. Oh gosh, I love camping & nature settings! Your editing skills are awesome. Had to watch 3 times. 💚

[@jennstumpf1]

Wow, beautiful upgrade to the van! Cute blooper at the end, too. Lol. Looking forward to your next adventures!

[@coolbreeze5916]

Awesome brother, glad to see you doing breakfast vids again. Love your van upgrades ✌️b safe

[@cheyjan330]

What a well thought out remodel. You don't back down from the challenges and your clear thinking and planning has paid off. Nice, nice job. I look forward to following along with your adventures. BTW, love those "squeaky shoes sounds" on the walk back to your van ~ LOL

[@JG-fi8sq]

If your ever in Utah let me know. Its a beautiful state with lots of free camping. Love the new van build. I need to get to warmer weather asap. Cheers!

[@auctionwheels]

Another great video. Love your videos and I’m so glad you continue to share them.

[@rhondalyn100]

Wonderful day in the life...congrats on the neat organization and best wishes on letting go of things not necessary. It's difficult to purge but you can do it! :-)

[@thizizliz]

Loving all the white brightness! It's a nice contrast with the natural woods and does make your van look bigger. Beautiful work.

[@chiefonelung3416]

As usual Brian, everything looks great. I look forward to everything you put out on KZbin. Big bend is a must. I spent a month last winter early part of winter there camped in Terlingua. Incredible place. With your van there are more places with in the park that you can find. I had a travel trailer so therefore it was a little limited as to places I could pull off. Be safe out there. I sure hope to meet up someday. Take care.

[@NomadicNicoleCamperTantrum]

Why watching you make and eat breakfast is so entertaining Brian... Because I love hearing your voice and seeing your van-build progress. So glad you're traveling again. Still love the end reel- bloopers... You crack me up. Safe travels my friend. xoxo from Florida

[@cynthiam3319]

Thanks for the hike. Any day with you is a good day.

[@terrih698]

Your van looks great. I love the white your using, it really brightens.it up

[@janmariolle]

Wow! your new van build really looks great! I love the bright uncluttered look with each item in its own place. I was impressed with the water pump in the van. I carry 5 gal water jugs and use a siphon to fill a smaller container so I don’t have to lift those heavy ones. What kind of pump is that and where did you get it? I think it’s a terrific solution for indoor water. Thanks for another wonderful video. I never tire of watching you cook.

[@noreenn6976]

Looks great, love the white walls and love the white/tan baskets!

[@ShemajRagin]

🤩 Very nice update to the van! 👏🏿 I am happy to hear and see the new changes and additions (and subtractions) have revitalized your vanlife. I’m a big fan of watching people become healthier and happier versions of themselves. The Adventure continues... ✌🏿11:23 🤣😂😆

[@AdventureVanMan]

Thanks Shemaj😄👍✌

[@ShemajRagin]

AdventureVanMan ☺️

[@BlaneysChannel]

He has freed up a lot of space. It's now time to start filling it up. I suggest a good pair of rubber boots.😀

[@merlin1477024]

Good to see the coffee being made and some cooking happening. Build looks great as it nears completion.

[@jimbrownza]

I love the no smoking @5:14 even outside, brilliant idea. Kudos to the camp admin for that.

[@patriciaburr4826]

Really like the new additions to your van and all the white. It looks happier. Good job!

[@marcvalley56]

Brian, the van build looks great. I like the slat bed. Wet feet, oh well if you didn't take a chance you would not have seen what was over the bridge. Shoes and socks dry out. Drive safe.

[@StepvanDan]

Hey Brian the Van looks super comfy,thanks for sharing buddy

[@TheMsPetal]

The van looks great. De-cluttering can be really challenging. Glad you're up to the challenge right now. Looking forward to more adventures! Take care!

[@Catmoore60]

I think the newly white interior really brightens it up in there! Looking good, and the drawers for dishes and fridge seem super functional. Good to see you out and about!

[@cruzzincoyote5614]

Your videos are always possitive and informative. I always look forward to viewing them. I enjoyed meeting you at Plamosa Rd.

[@RickMartinYouTube]

I remind myself to LIVE SIMPLY and BE GRATEFUL by watching your videos. Enjoy the simple things in life like a good cup of coffee.....

[@safeharbor7]

Really like your van build Brian, the layout is perfect. Much enjoyed... Thumbs up...

[@sylviajones4907]

Looks really good. Like the white. Have you heard of fabric paint? Wondering if you could paint that blue section white on the ceiling? That is padded creating that sound softening effect & also protecting your guitar case.

[@Downeastwaves]

Awesome rebuild. Oh goodie Big Bend IS a wonderful park, you will love it! Can't wait to see you visit Utah!! Love all the great parks there.

[@4yellowwolf]

Hey Brian, love to hear some updates on your experience with your inflatable kayak. I’m getting ready to go out on my own and would love to have a kayak too. 🎈

[@webbtrekker534]

Nice remodel. Looks very tidy!

[@davidmurling4252]

Your van is looking great. Nice job.

[@LibertyBooksAZ]

a-MAY-zing difference in the light since you went with white! Can't believe its the same van! You inspire so much creativity in these videos, it's truly heartwarming.

[@carolmadge4012]

It is beautiful, you always make my day more enjoyable! Thank you!😀

[@lindabarrett6471]

It looks great. You have come a long way. I love seeing the transformation.

[@81eagle]

Looks much more spacious. I like the remaining turquoise accents especially the one on the door. As for the overhead one, the fabric will be much more forgiving on your guitar than than the poly. Just a thought.

[@josephgannon384]

It looks very nice. You did a great job. Your information is so helpful

[@rdwise4513]

Get out there and "have some fun together"! 😉 ✌ (btw, those folding kayaks are the bomb for portability!)

[@snooks73]

Boy, the van looks very nice. Organized. Simple. Efficient. Well done!

[@BubbaWarbucks]

It's amazing to see just how close to civilization, beautiful, remote camping sites can be.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

The van looks good qnd organized. We all have issues wirh getting rid of stuff. A snall place kinda makes you keep things in check.

[@ChonkBob]

Wet feet are never fun. Van looks awesome! I forgot you put those airbags on your suspension some time back. Hope they're still working great for you. Take care.

[@eliottwolfe2295]

Build looks awesome! Hope the netting works for the guitar - it was great when you and the Element Van guy were jamming out a while back!

[@Scorpiomary]

Your van looks great!! Enjoyed the video from your hike. Thanks for sharing

[@fernwehforevertearofjoy409]

Best renovation you've done, Brian.👍 Fresh & bright😊.

[@jodipuentes6306]

I highly recommend Big Bend National Park to everyone! Coincidentally just spent the last couple days there. Hope YOU get better (sunny) weather for your visit. Regardless of weather you will not be disappointed! Love seeing your videos again!! Thank you!! ✌

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Woohoo ! Another ‘ cooking ‘ episode! I have no idea why I like to watch folks cook in vans ? I’m like an RV cooking voyeur ! 🤪 Uhmmmm coffee . . . . Good !

[@littlefootinalaska6253]

I like watching Brian cook too!

[@lilycat1694]

Little Foot I second that

[@lillypatience]

The eggs looked fantastic...I don't know how to cook eggs like that. I can do sunny side or over easy/medium. Brian's eggs looked like there is white over the yolk...maybe put a lid on it to steam?

[@AdventureVanMan]

Yes, at the last minute of cooking I add just a bit of water in the pan and cover for about 30 seconds. Open the lid and they're ready. No need to flip. 👍

[@carpenterfamily6198]

AVM Brian - I steam my eggs like that too . . . but am hesitant to put water on my cast iron. But it’d probably be fine as the water steams away or could be wiped away soon after. I assume your pan had not rusted from doing this ?

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

I had to stop the video to say that pump on the water jug is so cool and convenient! Everything is looking so organized!

[@helenreyes6132]

Brian, First of all I want to say I'm so sorry for your loss of a family member. I want to say everything looks so good on your van build. I was hoping you would leave the straw basket and you did! Blessing to you and yours.

[@ysmine_]

Great Van Rework Brian...I've suggested earlier for the van roof wood colour to be changed to white...hope you can consider that Brian...looking foward for the interior to be fully transformed Brian...Good Job!

[@warrenr.johnson7990]

Your cabinetry is beautiful. Way to go.

[@ladybird8084]

Great to see you're back in the saddle! Van looks pristine. The struggle is real lol. I put my things in boxes, and can't get rid of the boxes...might need something in them one day.

[@myblessedhope3]

Enjoying the short bloopers at the end. That's fun.. everything inside the van looks so efficient and organized. You've thought it all out well. Getting rid of things is very hard, but necessary. And you can always get another one, whatever it is. Thanks for sharing.

[@gail-sw9xg]

You bring such joy to those of us who live vicariously through your videos. You have given me a lot of great destinations for my own journey. Hope to see you on the road someday!! Getting rid of the STUFF was like having a thousand pound weight lifted off my shoulders. Less really is more.

[@donaldporter2930]

Looking forward to the adventures safe travels

[@didierwaefler3651]

God bless you and your way

[@kodeywhitewolf4056]

You're re-van build looks amazing Love the white as it does lighten up the inside of the van for sure Your plans sound like fun Will enjoy following you with your adventures on the road and trails you travel on. Also going thru the "down sizing" here also Keep at it Brian and you'll be out there before you know it

[@CrankyBubushka]

Thank you for taking us with you on your hike in that beautiful place. I look forward to your future videos.

[@noreenn6976]

Beautiful park, nice to see the sunshine! Add Western WY and MT to your list, they are gorgeous in summer.

[@Paul-tu8fg]

Very positive vibe video. Gonna be a good day.

[@cattsmahal1005]

I really like those baskets. Keeps everything organized. 🥰

[@cortipascale]

New Layout looks fine. Realy like the white Colour, its realy brighten up the Van.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I'm happy that you've included me in your adventure!

[@spudnikc6832]

It's a joy to share in your life. Thank you. 16 more months for me.

[@justaroundthebend6679]

Awesome Video Brian..... Thanks for sharing..... Thanks for all the Hard work you put into your Videos........ :) Looking forward to the next Adventures.... OH Big BEND your coming into my neck of the woods... umm are Rocks! LOL... We have that on our hit list this year... ROFL! LOVED the Bloopers at the END.....

[@bettybrigance6784]

Great job....white lightens it up too......

[@LostOnLandAgain]

You van is so organized and fresh looking. I bet you just love it. Doh on the boot full of water!

[@rustyred459]

We took your idea for plates and used it in our home ..... we tend to sit on the sofa and eat and it makes it so much easier ..... you so smart !

[@105cathy]

Always very enjoyable Brian. Thanks for taking us along.

[@iveyivey1298]

Beautiful Campground, bacon looked delicious ☆

[@cybersecretary]

Thanks for sharing your nice day with us and the in depth info of the campsites.

[@TheDanVan]

Too funny, about crossing the bridge. You will love Big Bend! Safe travels!

[@namarose1]

Love the bloppers at the end. 😄😄😄