Van Life: Camping and Cooking In The Woods | Vanagon Westfalia | Living The Van Life

Embark on a van life adventure with me in the heart of the Oregon forest as I camp and cook in my Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van! 🚐🌲
In this video, witness how I set up my van for straightforward outdoor cooking and discover the practical side of life on the road. 🍳🏞️
🏕️ Camp Cooking: Join me in preparing easy recipes with basic ingredients amid the serene Oregon forest.
🌅 Sunset Views: Experience the beauty of sunset in the deep forest, showcasing the simplicity of van life.
🛌 Vanagon Comfort: Explore the features of my Westfalia camper, highlighting the convenience of life on the go.
Whether you're a van life enthusiast or just intrigued by life on the road, this video provides inspiration, tips, and a glimpse into the van life experience.
🚗 Van Life | 🏕️ Camping | 🍽️ Outdoor Cooking | 🏞️ Oregon Forest | 🌅 Sunset Views | #VanLife #CampervanCooking #OregonForest #VanagonAdventure #OutdoorLiving
If you enjoyed the video, hit like, subscribe for more van life content, and drop a comment with your favorite camping recipe or van life hack! Peace out, keep on trucking! 🌟

[@zlatan_2197]

Sprinter is amazing and highly capable vehicle that made the Arctic trip possible, but that Vanagon has a soul. Feels more like a companion than a vehicle.

[@jerryhack5192]

Very well put.

[@waynehenson1094]

Agreed.

[@Sebastianstonum]

I vote Arctic trip in the vanagon!

[@simoncummins1964]

I've got a vanagon here in the UK been together over 20 years and you are spot on..

[@mikesievers1482]

​@@simoncummins1964I own some classic VW's. A 54 beetle that I purchased in 92 and a 69 going on ten years now, so I know what folks mean when they talk about soul. Never owned a vanagon,but a friend has one that we started calling the 'Chadagon' 👍

[@richardwalther6229]

Anything involving his old VW Van is something worth watching.

[@justsomeguy4260]

indeed.

[@atifjameel_aj]

I get excited whenever Chad drops any video.

[@Real29824]

Me too

[@theonly1film]

well said

[@jaystewart9947]

Same

[@DeepBlueSea692]

Who else be singing along with “This is Chad with living the van life” never gets old!

[@jeffalderson9443]

Always love to see the Westy!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very nice experience friend

[@EdisEndah]

simple but complete cool car 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@highway88hiking38]

Oh man, I'm so sorry about burning man. Looking forward to that video. Hope the freak weather doesn't keep you from going back. That's on my bucket as well.

[@CellasChariot]

Not sure WTH it is about watching you prepare a meal out in the wilderness that I find so relaxing 😎 thanks for sharing Chad…keep on truckin’ 😊

[@worklessenjoylifemore]

One of my subscribers recommended your channel and I’m glad she did!! Really enjoying watching your videos!! 🤙

[@panoramama]

I love it when I see old westy on the thumbnail

[@ChristopherHarris6005]

Awesome video as always Chad. These types of videos are so relaxing to watch. Hope you had fun at Burning man.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debrasill3678]

It's so relaxing watching you cook, and I get a lot of recipe ideas from you .thanks for the videos 😀

[@Kennedy-w3f]

The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Can’t wait to see your take on Burning Man… should be a hell of a story

[@cathyfloridagirl2867]

CHAD'S IN THE HOUSE!! Yeah Buddy You're hood Ll Vanigan ❤Beautiful scenery n mountains ⛰ Chad 😋 yummy on your dinner

[@donna1648]

Good to see you again....I have been gone too...but finally back to watch your great moments out in the Van Life!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Welcome back!

[@ansiansari1153]

nice video Chad and waiting for more.... :)

[@irishdefense77]

Chad,in case you are not aware-you will kill your turbocharger in your diesel(or gas engine)by not idling it for a minimum of 3 minutes before shutting down.Turbos are cooled by the oil from the pan-and when that turbo is hot-the housing can be up to 800 degrees.Shutting your engine off like that will cause the oil to stop flowing-which is cooling it,and it’ll cook.The term is called coking and it’s real.Letting your engine idle for 3-5 minutes before shutdown will keep cooler oil flowing from the oilpan through the turbo which will cool the housing,and give your turbo a long life.

[@christophergarrett2721]

Chad, you make great videos. A true pleasure to watch them.

[@jenboyles5381]

I hope you had great time at Burning Man! Hope your camp didn't get flooded , ya cuz who thought those words would ever go together 😮😮Nice to see the old vanagon again. Dinner looks yummy as always.

[@lawrencef3560]

Omg Burning man! that means we will be expecting to see the disastrous 2023 Burning Man video later lol.. Im so looking forward to it and how you survived!

[@beverlyvogel2201]

Was nice to see your video. I look forward to them. Keep them coming.

[@georgestark4100]

Love the clawhammer banjo

[@jeepersdelight]

Jase from MD here.. My Brother and I saw Charley Crockett when he came to town, one my favs! Cheers Chad!

[@RosieSanjose-wj4qn]

Good to see u again chad..keep safe and healthy..keep on posting videos

[@gianluca_casadio]

chad your vanlife videos are the best ever

[@JD-yd3sj]

These videos just make the viewer happy

[@Syncrogreg]

The Boxeer engine TDI crawling that rock for leveling was so beautifully done 🙏

[@franmarder1127]

💕I always enjoy your adventures. Thank you for sharing. Much love & respect.🪷

[@bettynajafi9223]

Thank youChad,That's amazing.

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

Chad you are like living the life. Enjoy your videos they are incredible. Be safe and keep on trucking 💫✨🌼

[@BigFrankRizzo]

Love the old VW Rig!!! 🍻🍻

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank you for "showing, not telling". Great stuff.

[@blueenduro5060]

Why are the VW trips the best. Even after all this time the VW is still the best. Great van Chad great vid, I do like the sprinter set up but the VW is different. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@liedebunker1253]

When I saw camping and cooking "In The Woods", I fell in love with the video immediately. Primitive camping always amazes me.👍👍

[@AugustEvan]

All perceiving is also thinking, all reasoning is also intuition, all observation is also invention.

[@galegarcia1988]

Can’t wait for you to drop the burning man vid ! Hopefully it was a glass half full !!

[@nancy27c]

Love the VW Vanagon. FYI, there were no backup lights when in reverse. Love all the hard work you put into your content.

[@susang994]

Always enjoyable whichever van you’re in.

[@dalidydutchgirl634]

12am here now , watching Chad cook amazing food ...Again! This looks amazing I'm hungry now

[@kaydodds2842]

This is what I'm planning on doing in UK,,,😊 can't wait,,, great vids🤗

[@LivingTheVanLife]

You should!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

You should!

[@eadlondon-nm2uy]

First time watching. Beautifully filmed landscape + music. Thank you (watching from UK).

[@Asifkhan-px2jf]

Plz try to make alot of videos for the winter season .... m always waiting for winter and then for your new videos ❤

[@T0nyD1986]

I want to know where the Alaska footage is that he did early this year that he never posted

[@supernova3490]

Love from Kashmir 🍁

[@manuelg3244]

🎉😊 buenísimo

[@chrishomel9558]

Glad to see the old Vanagon back in action. I had mine out in Oregon last month. Nothin' like driving vintage metal 2,000 miles.

[@nateoreilly6885]

Awesome stuff, Chad. I’ll check Charlie Crockett. Yeee yee!!

[@benoitgilardeau1555]

I really like your video, it’s relaxing and enjoyable, thank you

[@anserkhan9430]

So glad u kept the vw !! Stay blessed bro!!!

[@deanwaller8283]

Oh yeah,the vanagon is BACK!!!!

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Cool little pack table

[@riceball_5]

I love how your videos have become the best of both worlds- classic OG Vanagon trips, and Sprinter van trips that push the limits. Great video as always 🍻

[@alexaapoe]

Let us know when you're in the bay area near SF. You're my favorite van lifer would love to come by and meet you. Dude you're cinematography can't be matched!!! Leaves me speechless! You're BAD ASS!

[@gordon7470]

Watch all your videos Chad. Excellent. Thanks very much 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@craigkibbe1506]

Good seeing you out and about, man! The food looked good too! I'd be enjoying that myself! I'll be canoe camping next week and enjoying the same relaxed hang. In Western NC, fall is arriving. Can't wait for late fall and winter! Enjoy!!!

[@pepawg2281]

If there was an awards show for KZbin videos, you'd win easily for film editing and cinematography!!

[@duanerichardson1669]

Love your taste in music that you use in your videos Chad.

[@yeah4me2]

Great shots. Thank you!

[@otherwisewelcome9313]

Great cinematography and intentionality with your shots as always, Chad! Phenomenal content

[@Yiayia-t4i]

Glad to see a video it’s been awhile. Thank you from Pennsylvania

[@DadDuck412]

Don’t get me wrong I love the Sprinter but the VW is awesome. Like when I first started watching

[@japtasticify]

Still my favourite van

[@Asifkhan-px2jf]

Nice to see you in the van from which you have started first 🎉 ..... m always waiting for your new video 👍...... nice to see your video like before.

[@elliothagen9874]

Always liked the VW Westphalia's. Like to see the new 1's with the VW diesel

[@danielwilliams9625]

Thanks for sharing. Great to see you camping in the old VW again. Cool vehicle. Maybe you should consider a trip to the Northeast next summer. I think you might like visiting the Adirondacks, Greens, Whites and Baxter State Park. Beautiful mountains!

[@lorrieschiller5201]

Just saw post. Heading out. Looking forward to watching it later. Have a good day. 🍂🧡🍂

[@lindasteller]

Wow. You went to Burning Man this last year? Well, we know you survived it. I hope you were more prepared than most. I do like to watch you cook, as you obviously know what you're doing. I skip the meat, as I'm vegan, but it's nice to see that you eat veggies! - An old Oregon woman.

[@lorisarreal211]

Love the old skool van and videos!! ❤

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

I love your videos I used to binge watch them.

[@jada4334]

I miss you too Love seeing that update on the puppies 🎉

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Another Great Camping Adventure Chad !! Be Safe And Keep On Trucking. Can’t Wait For Your Burning Man Videos.

[@russelldrey8678]

I have to agree with the other commenters about the Westphalia. There’s a lot of sprinter content out there but when you break out the old VW it just sucks me in.👍and during the cooking segment I had to stop the video and make a sandwich

[@juanjosesilvafigueroa583]

bien con todo el video como siempre felicidades

[@juanjosesilvafigueroa583]

@LivingTheVan am i? :D

[@stephaniejohn5232]

WOW CHAD THE VAN LOOKS GREAT

[@lorrieschiller5201]

Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing all that beautiful scenery. You could just tell it all makes you happy. Safe travels Chad. 🧡🍂

[@lorrieschiller5201]

@LivingTheVan hmm? Not sure what this means.

[@ebutuoy451]

Can’t wait to hear how you went at flooding, I mean burning man. Once again, awesome videography.

[@poges]

Always love your cooking Chad. Nice to see your adventures in the vanagon. Wondering how things went at burning man. We heard it was very wet there. Hope you got out ok.

[@jaystewart9947]

Great content Chad. As usual!

[@Coolness59]

The Vanagan looks timeless…… 😊 Might want to check your reverse lights….. They didn’t appear to work when you parked at the campsite. 👍🏻

[@SHIVRAJPATIL-2424]

Wow, VERY NICE ❤🎉🎉

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks 🤗

[@aj2281ca]

Excited to see your experience at the chaotic Burning Man 2023.

[@marciacoker2968]

Nice camping gadgets 😊 Yummy stir fried veggies!! Sad to hear of the wild fires, Hope all is well. Stay safe 🤩👋

[@SpicyReplays]

cool

[@mamamia5556]

Miss that Westfalia...

[@langley1400]

Your videos make me think of the “Chicken Soup For The Soul” books because your videos are good for the soul. 👍

[@marcleibovic6879]

Love your videography. Also, as an avid cyclist, I can't ever recall anyone lugging their bike to a ride strapped upside down to the roof of their vehicle.

[@jaideepsharma9564]

This is cool I like this wen ❤ love it go go ahead good luck

[@manuelg3244]

Vanagon es la ostiaaaaa🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@frankmnowickl9010]

Wow fantastic overwhelming content

[@injunnfuz6698]

Great to watch your video awesome chat

[@AndrewElliott-kb9uc]

Great vlog as always 😀

[@chimochills]

Well done intro brother.

[@williamthawley9251]

very healthy meal.

[@inerttech2570]

My favorite VW T3 is back on the road !

[@happily1977]

Thank you for another great video! You made my day! 👍

[@DeeInvisible1]

Dopes van ever😮‍💨👑✈️

[@deetrvl4life875]

Oh my gosh, I want that! ... Wait, and that too! And that, yep, that one also. haha I came just cause it's Chad, I stayed for the Music, Scenery and Peace, Food Prep tips and tricks for great Van Life! Lovely! But where's the puppy?

[@robertlebo4092]

Great to see you and the diesel transplant Vanagon. The under carriage shots looks like the diesel tilt install gives more ground clearance than the subie or stock 2.1?? Looking forward to seeing your Burning Man footage and really hope you gave the Vanagon a “good washing”…..inside and out to clear out all that “alkaline corrosive dust” 😳.

[@ashkanmahmood3539]

Hey chad add coffee to your camping making coffee in van life outdoor is so good ive seen many people who making camping they driking so much coffee this is make video more injoyble