Drove my VAN through a NATO exercise!!! Arctic VANLIFE

[@landrover827]

This channel is so underrated. We need to boost the algorithm and get Alex what he deserves. ❤

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much. I hope it does and I’ve got even bigger plans to come!

[@raskolnikov9067]

You are one of people who inspired me to visit Nordkapp. Although I wasn't crazy enough to do it in the middle of the winter. I drove that route back and forth today. Lovely 20-23 degrees and sun from a cloud free sky. Amazing views.

[@chrismann5568]

@5:03 - We appreciated you making it to the wedding!! ❤

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I appreciated coming, it was great!

[@WagnerGimenes]

Looking forward to this content getting you 1.4 million subs as well, Alex. 👍🤞

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I wouldn’t mind that growing for sure!

[@richiebainbridge2608]

It fills me with confidence to see all those military vehicles. Those bloody lights were amazing ! 👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yeah, it’s amazing how much different useful floodlights make to a bike. Great to see a lot of the hardware as well

[@Chester1975]

Definitely one of the very best KZbin channels 😎🤙

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Much appreciated! I try my best

[@tonystrange7224]

Some NATO exercise that was Alex. And as for your light conversion, crikey I know plenty of riders who’d buy those off you as a kit. Superb night lights. And always a massive shame when we get close to ending another series. Here’s hoping for a season 4 next year.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yeah, I’ve always been surprised at how in my point of view rubbish the lights were on the eBike I’ve reviewed and tested. But how relatively simple it is to install automotive floodlight and work off the eBay battery. There will definitely be another season

[@wrzlygummidge]

Nice one Alex. Our Man in the Arctic! atb

[@wrzlygummidge]

that's a Graham Greene reference BTW. And Putin is watching your channel with interest :)

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I do happen to love the Arctic. Well, I’m not too worried about the sort of things I showed after all, NATO does have official photographers

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

Brilliant one Alex. So impressive bits of kit passing by. Well them additional lights make a difference. One would be great but that's not the Alex way haha. Take Care 👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, Very impressive seeing many different bits of hardware

[@davidpatrick1813]

I always enjoy your videos ... have a great day even though it is 4 months later. My watch keeps accurate time 🙂

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoy them, yes they are significantly after they actually happened, but it gives me the flexibility to get on with the other things I do during the year

[@oh2mp]

Wow that's something you don't see every day. It was a funny coincidence that the military vehicles in Norway side had Finnish military plates and the trucks transporting tanks in Finnish side had Swedish warning signs for wide load. You found nice lights from Motonet. I will keep them in mind if I will need such lights for some reason. It was funny to watch a winter video from Finland because I spent last week in Joensuu in eastern Finland and those were very hot days.

[@dalerussell9075]

You are a shining light mate

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Especially if you’re looking directly at my bike 😂

[@jasonm7634]

Love your channel!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@Rob.1340]

Cracking film as always, cheers. Safe travels. All the best. 👍🚐😎

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much glad you enjoyed

[@H0w1tz3r666]

My goodness those lights on your bike, truly brilliant.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’m always surprised at how rubbish I think the lights on the eBike I test are but how easy is to add automotive ones

[@harryandlauren]

Would love to go to the arctic in our van! Another great video 🙏🏼🥰

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much! with a few preparations, it’s definitely viable to visit. You’re welcome to pick my brain the next time you see me.

[@sprintervanconversions]

I love coming across unexpected things like that while on van trips! That is a serious amount of military! Oh and seeing that REMA 1000 truck brought back so many memories of travels in Norway!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yep, that was definitely unexpected part of the trip!

[@geoffs3805]

Loving the videos Alex, inspired us to get our van kitted out for the north. We’re hoping to see santas village later this year 🤞any tips for clothing ? What are the prices like in Sweden and do they stock adult sizes ? I’m 6’3” and 150kgs wifey is 4’11” and in a wheelchair so we do struggle in the UK.

[@SUBTT67]

You have not visited the Tirpitz-museum in Alta?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I have not I didn’t know about that one. I’ve added that to my list for the future.

[@TryggHavet]

Would you recommend studded tires for these kind of winter adventures up north ? or just regular snow tires ?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’m not gonna use the word “recommend” here as there is so much variation in vehicles. FWD vs RWD vs 4x4, time of year, weight of vehicle and more. personally I’m a heavy RWD Van. I used BFGoodrich KO2 tyres which are non studded and have all the legal ratings needed for the winter and they have been fantastic. I also only got from January to March. So lots of snow and little to no ice or black out. If I was there during the transition of seasons and mild temperatures, I would want studs. Many of the foreign RWD vans go and have no issues. Many of the FWD vans because the weight isn’t a different spot have issues and usually switch out to studs.

[@juha1to6]

Cant wait to see new car

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Can’t wait to build it

[@andrewmillerphotography]

​@@MispronouncedAdventures 48v ? 😉

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Indeed

[@andrewmillerphotography]

@@MispronouncedAdventures The Bluetti AC200L has such a 48v port... ;-)

[@azoreandronefanatic]

What is the brand of that OBDII reader you have there? It looks nice. Thank you in advance. Love your videos. Cheers!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s a KW206, relatively cheap but very useful. Hundred percent recommend.

[@azoreandronefanatic]

⁠@@MispronouncedAdventuresthank you I really appreciate it the info. I’m in Canada and we have the Ram Promaster which is the same as the Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and others. Love your videos keep them coming it feels like we are travelling with you.

[@Riitmi]

What do you think about the e-transit or e-sprinter? Still too early days for a full ev camper?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

There are already a few about I think it would depend very specifically on the end users type of trips. Lots of campsites in a country with great charging networks sure Arctic winter maybe less so. Although Norway does have a great EV charging network.

[@mhelander]

Early April NATO vehicle tracks were still visible along this route.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Not surprised! Heavy bits of equipment

[@AyyRainer]

👀 how many seasons?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

5 seasons. In the terms of technical kit. a “5 season” sleeping bag or kit in general is something which is normally used in Extreme cold, polar regions or high altitude. It’s rating and needs is above and beyond a normal “4 season” or winter sleeping bag

[@andybegbie8553]

Have you seen the Clayton Power LPS 11 3000? Would love a review but don't think it's really your thing. I was thinking about it for a small stealth van built like a connect. Look good on paper

[@matthewwakeham2206]

It's good that it's an all in one but he already has the functionality with the various blue boxes. Plus for £4000 you can build a pretty good system from separate components (if so inclined). I built a basic system with 2.5kwh and 1000 watt output for about £1000 (battery, inverter, shunt, solar charge controller, cables, fuses etc). I used mostly victron gear as it's come down a lot in price. The bonus with separate components is that you know how it works and replace bits if they go wrong.

[@andybegbie8553]

@matthewwakeham2206 I was just thinking it's a good small package in a small van. I know the Victron stuff is far better for the money but as a package it could be OK?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’m always interested in trying out and reviewing new things. The Clayton units definitely have a popular in utility and industrial use at the moment. Just like power stations versus traditional systems I think Clayton as well will be greatly suited for different end User needs.

[@daz1665]

Hi how is the kuma 4g router working

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Been great so far. Been running for about 5 months now

[@Lee_Proffit]

Those military people had better rethink their tactics, those flashing orange lights will reveal their positions to the enemy 🙂

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes, the flashing Orange definitely gave away their position at least to me 😂

[@lisahu6289]

Do you want to test E-bike?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes, I like trying different e-bike. Testing one which can do winter was interesting

[@jimjolly4560]

As standard in your day hike bag... perhaps something you can melt snow in? I'm thinking of your trip to the Norway?Finland?Russia border...

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Melting snow equipment like my jetboil would be dependent on how long I was planning to spend out and how far. A Day trip probably not, even a short day trip with a short overnight probably not. Anything longer, I would probably bring cooking kit anyway.

[@norwegiangadgetman]

@@MispronouncedAdventures My 'emergency stove kit' that I bring if the hike is more than 1 hour out(and one back) consists of a Trangia 210 Mess tin with handle, an Esbit type stove(folds down very compact), a handful of generic tablets, matches, teabags, sugar and soup stock. Everything fits nicely inside the 210.

[@jimjolly4560]

@@MispronouncedAdventures I was thinking something as simple as a metal cup- for those occasions when you have a fire.

[@ewanstevenson]

I'm sure it's a complete coincidence that the biggest NATO exercise in decades is within spitting distance of Russia! 🤘😂 Also, it reminded me of when we were in Geneva on the late 80s. My dad got lost and accidentally drove into a UN building. You could see the soldiers tensing and tightening the grip on their rifles as we casually drove all the way round the courtyard and back out the gate! 😬😂

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

That sounds like quite the experiences in Geneva! It was a huge native exercise, but I was only seeing the Nordic part it was happening all over Europe

[@karlmabe1649]

Putin has watched and taken notice hehe

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

To be fair, the official NATO / military photographers who did the press and media probably did way better job at documenting it when I did!