First Impressions of VAN LIFE in Bend, Oregon

[@kimberlykernehan1937]

I came across your channel a few weeks ago and have been watching ever since. I just love you both are so genuine and your free-spirited lifestyle gets my heart yearning for the open road! Thanks for taking us on your journeys!

[@dayneandjo]

Wow such a kind message, thank you so much for being here!!

[@drivenbythechills]

Lovely couple & video just felt weird looking at the two of you, guy looks like 35 and girl 15 lol. Other than that really cool vibe ☺

[@dayneandjo]

I’m 30 ☺️

[@drivenbythechills]

@@dayneandjo Right right, no disrespect of course just well that will be in your favor in your life i guess, better do much younger than much older :)

[@dayneandjo]

Happy Sunday Friends!! Just wanted to hop on here and say thank you for always supporting our little channel 💛

[@SkylinersYeti]

I have lived in Bend since 1990. Oh, how it has changed over the years. The outdoor life style is the draw but so much growth and the quality of life is not quite the same in many ways. I am fortunate in that I live 10 miles west of Bend in the Cascades and no growth will happen around my home. Yes vans are popular here. It seems like the van is the 1970's station wagon I see parents picking up children at school with their sprinter vans. When visiting I ask everyone to enjoy but respect those that live here. I live on a gravel road and when rigs pass my house at 40 mph and dust out my home it gets old quick.

[@sarameitner6770]

(I had trouble with viewing this video - it kept "jamming" - but after four starts - I got to watch it - SUCCESS!) I love Oregon as well. (My parents were Oregonians, although I was a Washingtonian). It's an amazing mixture of everything from deserts in the southeast to lush green in the west. Great views. THANK YOU for sharing them!

[@dayneandjo]

Ah glad that you were able to get it working! Oregon definitely is a special place :)

[@NomadicPride]

I live in Bend and am starting my own van life journey over the cusp of 2024-2025. The algorithm had no choice but to surface this video for me. Glad you had a good time! It's kind of funny that so many people nomad on through town and I'm getting ready to nomad away from it. Cheers!

[@dayneandjo]

Ah that’s so exciting! We hope you enjoy the road :)

[@thomasquigley7040]

Just because you live in a beautiful place doesn't mean you don't also want to get out there and discover others.

[@NomadicPride]

@@thomasquigley7040 That's a good point!

[@debraanneclark2188]

More fun filled adventures safe journeys

[@dayneandjo]

Thanks so much!

[@nathanbrand4607]

Really like the video hope you both have a wonderful week take care all the best to you and yours

[@dayneandjo]

Thanks very much :) happy sunday!

[@RomanLambert]

Love the consistency that you guys have with the videos! I just started my own vanlife KZbin journey and it’s hard to always remember to record lol 😂

[@dayneandjo]

Oh gosh, we definitely know the feeling! Thank you, appreciate that!

[@m.g.2926]

OMG I cannot believe how horrible those hot springs have gotten! Like a cesspool with all that slim and the dirty water!! YUCK.

[@dayneandjo]

We didn’t find them too bad!!

[@swirek51]

Beautiful place. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@dayneandjo]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@blazerprophet]

That entire area can be magical.

[@dayneandjo]

It really is!!

[@AnnaSwirski]

Enjoy your adventures ❤❤❤

[@dayneandjo]

Thank you!! 🧡

[@SagebrushRambles]

I live in Bend and cute isn't the word I would use. It's become overrun by tourists and has lost 90% of its charm.

[@dayneandjo]

We really enjoyed passing through, very sorry you feel that way!

[@bencreighton8544]

Fun video! We live in Bend and love the camping life. Can you tell me just where your dispersed campsite was?

[@dayneandjo]

Oh amazing, such a beautiful place to live! We camped in Deschutes National Forest :) Phil’s trailhead is where we entered!

[@thomasquigley7040]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. We have a late 90's Roadtrek van and we're headed from Vancouver BC to the Oregon coast for a week in July. We were wondering what we should do for the second week. Looks like Bend is a great option. Our van is older, our dog is older, and we are older. But our interests seem similar. Hot springs, brew pubs, and nice places to walk the dog.

[@dayneandjo]

Yay, thanks so much for being here! Sounds like you have an exciting road trip ahead! 🚐 We hope you enjoy Bend & the west coast just as much as we did!

[@FWDXPL]

Love Bend... You guys would like Sisters too!

[@dayneandjo]

Thank you! We’ll have to check it out next time we’re in the area ☺️

[@JeffreysGrabItAndGrowl]

So glad you are enjoying Bend and Oregon in general. Be sure to check out the dispersed camping near Camp Sherman at Jack Creek. There is an awesome 2 mile hike to the head of the springs there. Take care, see ya out there!

[@dayneandjo]

We had such a lovely time! Thank you, we’ll definitely have to check it out next time we’re back in the area! 🤗

[@richardhanley3411]

I've been a nomad for 35 years in the pacific northwest. And bend oregon is one place to avoid. The woods around bend are full of homeless and trash. Just a shame that people who visit don't know how to pick up after themselves. Try the northeast corner of oregon. The blue mountain's are truly a gift from God. Peace out

[@dayneandjo]

Ah really? That wasn’t our experience at all - we really enjoyed the woods in the area :) but definitely important for everyone to pick up after themselves!

[@veronicasanchez994]

👍😍😍😍👋

[@dayneandjo]

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[@theweeklychickle]

Awesome and hello from Bend Oregon lived here for 13 years!

[@dayneandjo]

Amazing! Thanks so much for watching ☺️

[@mikiamit]

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[@dayneandjo]

☺️

[@fishbustin7926]

Loose the man bun.

[@dayneandjo]

I (Jo) love the man bun and couldn’t disagree more 😍

[@Negresses]

😊

[@dayneandjo]

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[@claireriepe7832]

What a lovely video. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your travels. I never managed to get to Oregon - it's so beautiful. It's wonderful to see people journeying to new places while they're still young and healthy. Life goes by so darn fast. Take care of each other. You're both so special. Peace from Maine.

[@dayneandjo]

Wow thanks so much for the kind words Claire! So happy you enjoyed this weeks video 🤗

[@globongreetings6529]

🤩😘😍

[@dayneandjo]

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[@paulgardner4931]

Wow those automatic throw assembly seats are cool, we had the self assembly ones and they had me tied up in knots😂🤙

[@dayneandjo]

Hahaha highly recommend getting yourself a pair 🤣

[@marekkrzton872]

Wow, what a different scenery, gorgeous.

[@dayneandjo]

It really was so beautiful!! 🌲

[@jolanowosiel30]

😍🤩🥰

[@dayneandjo]

🧡🧡🧡

[@DominiqueDelisle-i9y]

We are on our way to Oregon! Looks amazing! 😊

[@dayneandjo]

Exciting! Enjoy it ☺️

[@dval823]

At which national forest near Bend did you camp?

[@dayneandjo]

We camped at Deschutes National Forest!

[@dval823]

@@dayneandjoThanks!!

[@JonathanJonez]

Yo! First time watching due to being recommended to me. Then, realized I saw you guys several times in San Felipe a few months ago as I was leaving Baja. Your content is put together well and yes, I am now subscribed. and BTW, nothing better than a good old IPA. @roamwithj

[@dayneandjo]

Ah no way, such a small world! Hope you enjoyed Baja just as much as we did! & thanks so much for watching - we really appreciate it ☺️