Living The Van Life - On The Trail - Camping & Cooking

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It is finally time to get the sprinter van out into the backcountry for a camping and cooking adventure. This time I head out to the Lake Chelan area on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington state in search of some unexplored territory that I have never been in.
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The gear I use while Living The Van Life:
Battle Born Off-Grid Battery System:
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Van Compass Lift, Suspension, Skid Plates
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Stage 6.3 Striker 4X4 Sprinter 2” lift and Shocks: bit.ly/3gNdEFW
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Wheels & Tires:
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Trailbuilt Off-Road (Black Rhino Arsenal Wheels): bit.ly/3xA2Vof
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Off-Road Recovery Gear:
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MaxTrax Recovery Boards: amzn.to/2PvqcGw
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Camp Fire & Cooking Equipment:
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NEW: Matthew Paul Ankou Knife: www.mpknives.com
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Solo Stove Ranger - Portable Fire Pit: amzn.to/36JD28f
Lodge Dutch Oven Tripod: amzn.to/3gnqgjy
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Jetboil MiniMo Camping Stove Cooking System: amzn.to/2TH3yrF
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Forestry Tools:
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Campcraft Canvas Sheath: amzn.to/2T4aJMr
Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet: amzn.to/2SFqLMg
Hults Bruk Akka Foresters Axe: amzn.to/2tQx6LD
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Winter Van Equipment:
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5KW 12V Diesel Heater: amzn.to/2OSFrGC
Personal Wear:
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Oakley Sunglasses: amzn.to/2Y7URcu
Carhartt Pants: amzn.to/2CvdbTM
Fishing Gear
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Redington Fly Rod: amzn.to/33imvoR
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[@LivingTheVanLife]

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[@alvin23corpuz85]

i waited for this awesome😊

[@rupakadhikary153]

Chad I really like your work . Congratulations on your new home. Please be thankful as many people are not fortune enough to build their home like you. Love you from India. Keep it up. Respect to the highest level.

[@slyflea]

Here’s one link to the foraging for firewood concern: www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-and-woodlands/forest-product-permits Each of us have an obligation to “know before you go” when it comes to adventuring outdoors. Actually, that probably applies to just about anything one decides to do. In my view, expecting someone else to warn us of all the possibilities associated with adventuring is unreasonable. Chad, thanks for always creating interesting content relevant to the interests of so many. “Keep on Truckin’” the way you do.

[@helgenigma]

As one of the great people said: a stupid person suffers from loneliness, an intelligent person enjoys it...

[@westbengallegalhelp5842]

The king is back ।।। 🇮🇳

[@bishalkharel8104]

This man taught us,we can enjoy our own company and be happy!!

[@ZacTexC]

Well said, Bishal🤘🏻

[@sarojstha44]

VOTE FOR KP OLI!!

[@elizabethprickett7934]

Hey Chad, we'd like to see how your new sprinter van looks on the inside! Good to see you back on your trips.

[@Epicescapesandaction786]

Hey Chad you haven’t shown yet the interior of your new van

[@ZacTexC]

See how small that fridge looks? 18:18

[@nevertv357]

Yah! Chad have also a New Van Tour Walkaround with your Rig Build Mercedes-Benz Sprinter like What you also did to your Volkswagen Prerunner Vanagon Westfalia Off Road Overland Van. 🚐👍

[@mrfalcon7871]

That moment when he pulled out the flashlight, I was like “why would he leave that in”?

[@RDSwords]

Many things may change on this channel, but Montreal steak seasoning is forever

[@epicelements5528]

🤣😂😭

[@eddiewalker7252]

.... look up smoked chicken salt in Dayton Oregon....absolute best with Montreal

[@jasondavidson2411]

I put that shit on everything! Lol work killer on prime rib!

[@adamosantonio1499]

,, and hard to get in europe. 🙌

[@rapguy5712]

And don't forget about the cup of good ol' fashion wiskey

[@OutOfThisVan]

Damn! That winch is incredible. With this new rig anything is possible.

[@roliquerobeeck2979]

Can't wait for the grand tour inside the van!!!!

[@89jenkins]

Make sure you stand well back when the cable on the winch is under tension. When they snap they cut thinking in half. Stay safe.

[@michaelmoore2802]

You have worked so hard for this brother, and you deserve it !! Great video Chad....I raise my glass to you...Here's to the future.....cheers !

[@its_Adam_Kabylsky]

I've been washing ur videos for a while now, just wanna say thank u so grateful for ur videos... ur fan from Algeria north Africa

[@Brokmod]

Oh man, finally he's back on the road, yesss!

[@iron_pk]

Seeing the Van out in the nature now explains why you went for that color of the Van... Blends in quite well and looks awesome!

[@Lonewolfwilly67]

You deserve the sprinter or whatever makes you happy. I'm glad to see you out of the shop and back onto adventures.

[@raymondgenta7825]

You are one of the ones that have over all your videos convinced me to take a chance. I was laid off a year ago Today from the oilfield and a job I had for 12years. I loaded up the essentials in a 143 sq/ft Truck Camper and hit the road. I have been working a whole new line of work that has taken me to 14 states and many adventures. Thank You Chad for inspiring this mid 40s guy to take a chance on myself. They called a couple weeks to ask if I wanted my old job back...I can’t go back at least not for now...Thanks for Inspiration Sir 🥃🥃

[@mitchsn]

Hey! How about a full tour of the van now?

[@vladimirvoloshin]

You know, Chad, your old good VW bus was much better - it is very soulful

[@NeoFacts]

i've been waiting this camping series for so long !!!!!!!

[@yeahright3733]

One of my favorite camp things to do is build a fire. Very satisfying and fun at the same time.

[@paulman8239]

Use a plumbers propane torch and you can skip a bunch of steps on starting a fire or go straight to the girl scout juice.

[@baliyachtservices7505]

Congrats on hitting the trail again, good to see. Magnificent timelapse treat at the end...

[@pamelag.6664]

I have never in my life been camping but watching your videos with the breathtakingly beautiful scenery makes me have wanderlust each time. Thank you for sharing your passion for the outdoors with us.

[@DeepBlueSea692]

Hey guys it’s Chad! With living the van life up here in Washington. Today we going to test out our newly installed winch and also camping and cooking a meal up here in the mountains.

[@jeffreynelson2228]

I am jealous. Glad your back. Your camping videos have been missed.

[@codyerickson1310]

Gotta be honest, I've missed a lot of content. It's because you look and sound like one of the best people I ever known who passed away about a year ago. I'm slowly getting over it and I'm back!!🤟🏻 Sorry and thanks.

[@Chinoy_]

You’re Finally Back! Been Months I keep checking back to see if your New Van is Ready! Good Job! CONGRATS! But you got this 60year old lady up on her feet when you tried to use your Winch to pull those Big Rocks! Wow! It’s Amazing! But Chad, please promise to Take Care. That’s why I had to write this. I still want to imagine Myself traveling your footsteps. ☺️

[@ElectrifyingBoss]

Can we get a full tour of the van inside and out now that it’s completed?

[@kst357]

The most badass Sprinter west of the Rockies.

[@youcefbenchadi3713]

we miss days like this 👍👍 Keep on trucking

[@williamlesh109]

The Sprinter van is awesome. Can’t wait to see more adventures. Will miss the ol’ VW

[@cathyfloridagirl2867]

Snap! Chad's back😍 I'm a girl and I thought your polly thing with the Rocks was cool! So glad you're Out n about again I've always lived your Cooking its looks so good! Glad to see you Chad!!😎

[@johnwillett7031]

24:10 dude you are inspirational and such a learning experience

[@dustytrailhead4633]

I did 25 Mile to Entiat R. That was a pinstripe route. There was a fantastic hike to Pyramid Mountain, but my van suffered. Looking forward to exploring east side of Chelan next pass through.

[@ricardohideki4782]

Good words, back to the Road, back to the very good meals, i Love yr videos, welcome back and congrats for the up grade .You deserve 👍

[@eskilmatiasmolstad7648]

Glad to be back!

[@g.tdanny8484]

Hey Chad the Sprinter looks great and very nice to see you back up and running. I love the Sprinter van..... God Bless

[@trebor2539]

whoa... like the using grass. thought was cool watching shaving the wood for that but pine cone grass thing nice touch

[@irenemohan]

Chad, the one man army, takes it to the limit one more time and 50 people give it a thumbs down 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏾‍♂️🤔

[@SirPsychoStevie]

150 now. Some people just don't have taste. Their issue, not ours. 😊

[@steveabraham9]

Wow you have definitely taken it to a nother leve all the work has been done can't wait for your next venture Great job chad.

[@LetsRookIt]

Woo finally some adventure videos!! That new van looking 🔥🔥🔥

[@sagarmalakar1288]

Finally good to see you again bro in camping⛺!... Welcome back!

[@brianthebrian3889]

Very cool of you to clear the road for not just yourself but for many others ! As always many thx to you for laid back peaceful quality content ,,,, if you don't feel Appreciated trust me you are ......

[@theresabass685]

Good to see you out love the Van and that meal to die for. Nice adventure first time out. The wench paid for its self right away. Yes I’ll say two thumbs for this one 👍🏽👍🏽

[@beverlyvogel2201]

Hi Chad. From Montana. I really enjoy your videos. So glad to see you back.

[@anserkhan9430]

For a minute u looked spooked,,,but after a few cups of whisky it's all good !!!! Keep on going bro !!!! Stay blessed!!!!

[@TheGAMEGod_YT]

Dude. You were right next to a HUGE natural growth of dandelions. Natures best heart medicine.

[@deanmarshall6345]

Glad you’re back on the road!!

[@gldsmith61]

What a great van, and you built it yourself, what a great feeling that must be. I have been watching your vids.

[@h33-q8w]

That one vanlife guy that turns around because there was a little log on the trail, compared to Chad literally moving some big ass boulders out of his way! Hahaha nothing stops this guy!

[@Saif7Bukhari]

I follow many channels on KZbin but this is the only channel for which I've clicked the 🔔 icon for notifications.

[@jasonmeador7861]

So awesome to see your videos again!! Keep on trucking!!

[@juniramirez7776]

Ever since I started watching your channel I’ve been waiting patiently to see your new show, you got yourself a new fan. Keep doing your thing bro

[@scottishjackdaniels6958]

Very emotional video. All the best for the future. From Steve and Sarah from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@havenofwaste1015]

Glad to see you back out there, van looks great.

[@Wendy0211]

Good to see you back cooking!😋 life is good! I'm glad to see others enjoying life as well😊

[@blue900]

Welcome back Chad

[@allanzunich5448]

Cant wait to see this thing handle the snow

[@dooglismcbricken7784]

The fire pit is back! Chad for your safety please get a winch rope weight. If the winch rope snaps they stop the whip action, even though an eye patch would make you look cool 🤣🤣🤣

[@neverlost-travelcampingand9756]

Another great production. What a beautiful spot too. Watch out for those Bigfoots! 🙂

[@DTTTTTTEEEEEECCCCCHHHHH]

I got nothing but utter respect for you my brother. Keep on trucking indeed, that video and especially that ending was one for the books. And Never let a rude world bring you down even if it does suck. Always stay up and stay awesome. 💯👊💯

[@mikeymochan]

Yay good to have you back on the road Chad. Hey what happened when you was eating the meal something spook you out.? Great video dude. 👍🏻😎

[@TheRacontourists]

Really enjoying seeing your transition from the VW to the sprinter. Great work with the videos!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers!

[@TheBaicker]

what spooked him there? gave me the chills the way he looked

[@jinrai1316]

Paranormal activity I guess..

[@jarreds4553]

I know right! It had me worried

[@TheBaicker]

Glad he’s back at it still , stay safe you all

[@kasiajarosz1981]

Racoon maybe?

[@TheBaicker]

Haha or big foot

[@markphillips6913]

Nice to see you back! Been exploring Lake Chelan for over 10 years! Beautiful!

[@KarliTheNomad]

finaly back on the road again! love it very much

[@JavierSampil]

The campfire is very visual, but very dangerous because of the sparks in the dry forest.

[@robertcashin6309]

Hi Chad awesome first video in the new van take care and keep on trucking.

[@sueb4289]

Good to see u back my guy!

[@naveenbakolia8416]

Amazing... I'm following you since the day you've started on KZbin Like almost... And this sprinter van .. Amazing 😍😍 I love it .. Happy for you 😃😃 Those little voice-over .. those were great 😃😃Enjoyed video.. Peace out ✌️ Keep on doing what you're doing ✌️😃

[@bollox57]

Brilliant just brilliant, thanks Chad.....👍👍🇮🇪

[@budsabbath2055]

this is nice Clint Eastwood western music

[@Bear_Burrito]

Chad you have all the right equipment for that winch, however you do need a winch blanket or Winch Dam IMO. Especially if you're using all steel D rings. Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to steel and winching. Love your content!! =)

[@bronzejaguar2097]

he is bloomin' back!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikeysmallz7700]

Love the new Van dude. If I were you I would put a mosquito net on the side sliding door. So you can leave it open and get a nice breeze.

[@johanneskepler1032]

Bring your kids and wife to your adventurous van life.

[@zakdabney7402]

The 🐐 is back at it

[@chartlanguage]

Yeah that would crack and that's the bears walking around

[@aracnoloco]

Very cool video. I like the footage and the mix of van adventure with some bushcraft stuff. Cheers

[@flir67man84]

Another goal accomplished, next! Keep going miss the vanagon

[@Overland-460]

My favorite youtuber in pacific northwest 😃

[@pierresh78]

Thank you for sharing such nice clips You always ask us to leave comments, i can only say please more God bless you

[@contentlessincali602]

Good to see you back out on the road, I look forward to your coming videos and trips! 👏👏👏

[@alwaysdream7642]

Rig looks absolutely badass bro! Thumbs up!!!

[@AbhishekRajLearner]

Stay safe keep going for us best wishes for you CHAD🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@wanmustaffa4633]

I'm at home, eating hash browns and baked beans in bed. He's outdoor eating gourmet...

[@ufcufc6114]

Loving the new van.

[@thorfinnhyndla8598]

congratulations new Mercedes

[@1961waw]

So been looking forward to your first trip out in the new Van. Watching this video on my first solo trip out at the start of my own adventures in the UK 😊💕. What a great job you’ve done with your new home on the move. Looking forward to many more journeys with you Chad

[@nomadhammer7912]

Been loving watching the build. Its great see you getting back out there. That end time lapse was amazing.

[@EricFB]

Amazing job on the van build! 10/10

[@VxHundreadbeast]

Safety first brother , standby your gun whenever you are . For your safety , bad people always surrounded us .

[@josephinelambert5226]

Mesmerized at your beautiful video from Jakarta

[@Rj-kv5kj]

had me @ brussels sprouts, dam good looking dinner, peace†

[@flysky6248]

Amazing channel and content,thank you very much for sharing your experiences.

[@marilynowens1314]

Glad to see you back on the trail Chad and you did an awesome job on your new home!

[@zoranskoric5445]

Good to see you back on the road again..greetings from Croatia

[@travis43]

BANGER great music selection again It took a bit to get back to doing videos, but I never worried about it not happening.

[@martynlewis4802]

Thks

[@upperbeaches]

Great to see you back on the road, Chad!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Good times Chad nice to see you on the road again🤙🏻