VAN LIFE & MOUNTAIN CAMPING NORWAY - Best of the West (part 1)

[@SimonBraeck]

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[@Schuckii]

Will come in handy for our roadtrip to norway in july, thank you 😊

[@Aprilisca]

Recently discovered your channel and binging some of your old video's. So beautiful, well filmed and cut 🎥 Enjoy your current travels with the Merc!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks mate! I appreciate it a lot. More exciting videos coming, hopefully more exploring and less breakdowns ;)

[@shelekhov]

Addition of 360 camera is really good!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, a fun tool to experiment with, although the workflow is less than ideal

[@grast961]

Fantastic cinematography, great drone footage makes the whole video come alive, thank you for sharing your autumn adventures.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you very much for the kind words, I really appreciate it😊

[@arkadventure2]

Undoubtedly the best cinematography of any of the travel Vlogs on KZbin! The scenery was breathtaking. I’m totally envious! Must put Norway 🇳🇴 on my list of travel destinations. Thank you so very much for sharing.

[@SimonBraeck]

Wow thank you for the kind words!☺️

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome guy's Norway is beautiful cheers 👍🏻

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! Absolutely, never seems to disappoint!

[@anjaliparanjape9582]

Simon and Benedict Awesome Video as usual.... Strawberries with melted Chocolate was very ultimately thought of... All the best from Me for your next Tour 👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! That combo is soooo good😊☺️

[@Akrasim]

Your video sweetens up our Sunday in rainy Germany. Thank you!

[@SimonBraeck]

Happy to hear that! A snowy greetings from Norway😊

[@Akrasim]

@@SimonBraeck in April/May we want to do a road trip through all Norway. Please take care that there ain't too much snow left then :D

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha! I'll do my best, hope you get a great time

[@bluewendytube]

Brightens up a bitterly cold, damp corner of the UK too!

[@fabre447]

the norwegian state should support you guys.

[@JosephPuplava]

Great video! I see a big improvement in video choreography. That's a cool mug. The cow with a laugher in the background was great. I like the short filming, pep talk, landscape, and humor. Great video! Moo-moo! Get out of the way!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 Weird situations like the cow encounter is so fun to experience and going remote places always seem to get us into those kind of hilarious moments. I appreciate the kind words👍🏼

[@bolanos3]

such a beautiful country

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! I think so too😇

[@EdmundManfredMaurer-vd3ky]

Good idea to set up a tent in the mountains instead of returning to the camper base

[@levigundersen8390]

Dritkult. Har kjøpt meg min første bil nå som også er en t3. Er ein gammal 82 modell som jeg har planer om å stelle i stand for slike turer som dere. Planen er å også lage noen videoer, så dritgøy at jeg plutselig kom over dere nå🤩 Mye inspirasjon her. En av de beste videoene jeg her sett hittill😮

[@SimonBraeck]

Takk for det, setter pris på at du synes det! 😊 Lykke til med den "nye" bilen, pass på å sette den skikkelig i stand før du drar ut på lengre turer og ta med noen reservedeler slik at du kan gjøre nød-reparasjoner underveis. Tro meg, det kan være lurt😄

[@levigundersen8390]

@@SimonBraeck haha takk for det😊 ja det er helt sant så takk for tipset. Den skal ikke kjøre så veldig langt før det er noe som må fikses😅 men det er jo en del av sjarmen det hahah😂💃

[@The250w]

just random looking at campervan videos, this comes up and bang! this is where I live!! kult og sjå at Rosendal får litt reklame!

[@SimonBraeck]

Kult😄 Rosendal imponerte, vi må tilbake dit flere ganger!

[@The250w]

Bare gi ein lyd om derre trenger guide😁👌 eg og Grønlandshunden min viser med glede fram dei flotte fjella våre😁

[@SimonBraeck]

@@The250w Takk, skal huske på det😊👍🏼

[@ArcticNorthAdventures]

Nice video thanks for sharing greetings from Northern Norway.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks for watching! Hope everything is well up there❄️

[@ArcticNorthAdventures]

@@SimonBraeck blir bedre etter stormen. 😃

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Our vans are almost identical!!

[@SimonBraeck]

I love it!😁

[@bogdanardeleanu5755]

just discovered you guys and i already love you. cheers from Romania!

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

It's a fantastic driving view which gets me touched.😊👍👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you very much☺️

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

@@SimonBraeck 🙏🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️🙏

[@Professionalmoochers]

What a beautiful dishwasher you have 😍🐶

[@SimonBraeck]

Yes, she is so pretty and good at her work😂

[@thenoworriesnomad]

As always guys..👍👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you☺️☺️

[@nexttimenorth3353]

Nice hiking and cooking. Really enjoy how You celebrate the days. Looking forward To watch your next episodes. This was really A good one.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you very much, much appreciated😊

[@38thfoot]

Can’t believe Benedikte didn’t go for a swim; she always swims.

[@SimonBraeck]

haha! I know. Spoiler alert; she will jump into the water in the part 2 video👀

[@junematte3441]

Your videos are beautifully shot! So inspiring. Also I am impressed with your diet what you eat on the road! You should do a Cookbook

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much😊 That might be, need to finish some other projects before we proceed with that idea:)

[@nikydebernardin356]

Thank you for images

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure😊

[@case8562]

One thing I have always admired about your Norwegian travels is you go to nature and there are no bugs flying around and swarming you! Unlike the forests and jungles elsewhere. Is it because of the weather in Norway? Or do the bugs just don't exist there?

[@SimonBraeck]

Certain areas are definitely exposed to bugs, especially more inland around lakes. This was shot in September and the nice thing about the Norwegian fall season is that there are no bugs whatsoever, but you still have nice days with decent temperatures

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

Thanks for having another beautiful adventure ready to start the year off on a bright note. Mountain camping looks fun and I would think a bit on the cool side. It looks like your lovely Dog enjoyed it too.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks for watching!😊 We always enjoy spending time in the mountains, although you're right, it gets really cold from time to time. Our dog looove it, even more than us!

[@DanielErnst]

Can’t for this year and the adventures we’ll have 🙌😊

[@SimonBraeck]

Yes, so looking forward to it! I like this tradition☺️🇳🇴

[@anapaint6766]

okay ... these videos confirm I have to get back to Norway again 🤩🤩. Awesome video again and look forward to the next one!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much!😁

[@EdmundManfredMaurer-vd3ky]

Fantastic drohns views - gratulation

[@paulevans3522]

Enjoyed ur video guys always do can’t wait till next one take care till next time

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Paul, take care, will try to get the next one ready asap!

[@Adventure_MT]

Great video. Really enjoyed watching you cook with the Trangia.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks William! I appreciate it. The Trangia set has been with us for a long while now, never seems to disappoint :)

[@wagontheroad]

Otro vídeo TOP nos encanta su formar de vida pareja Saludos desde España 🙏🏻🚌🍃

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you very much for the kind words, gracias!☺️

[@WhereIsTheDrummer]

Awesome video Simon & Benedikte! So cool you took your dog with you ;D First place looked like the perfect camper stop with the berries and everything ;D and the last stop wow!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 The dog might like these trips even more than us, haha!

[@designwall8169]

Here we are again in new year. Thank you guys for sharing your awesome trip.

[@SimonBraeck]

Let's go 2022! Thanks for watching😊

[@laurentsavage7723]

Lots of thanks for your pictures. Your trips are amazing and awesome.

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure😊 Thanks for watching

[@jurgenmaier9440]

Many thanks for sharing yet another great episode! I love it! My greatest respect goes to Benedikte when she stands on the cliff!

[@SimonBraeck]

No worries, we have so much fun both doing the traveling and sharing the memories we make along the way. She is a fierce “cliff stander”, I’m so glad I don’t have to😂😬

[@gregoriovivo]

Amazing video! Congrats guys 👍 🤩 I was in Norway in ’93 and ’95 … during my high school… but after watching your video I decided I have to go back and visit your country again! I’m looking for a small stealth van and start to plan a trip. I have a huge request for you guys. Could you please share locations where did you parked your van during this trip? Maybe in video discription

[@henrikm4657]

The scenery is amazing as in all your videos! I have that same exact Trangia stove, with the propane/butane burner. I probably bought it before either one of you were born 🤣

[@nestorarnaldo2444]

Thanks for sharing

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure😊😊

[@FerryRahmat]

EPIC!!!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks!😃

[@FerryRahmat]

@@SimonBraeck hope i can explore norway like the way you do 😀

[@babulexplorer]

amazing scenery

[@Aleksss_Catan]

Thanks for this video, Simon! :) What is the first location you were at? Where you had breakfast by that view! :D

[@b_roness]

Watching this brings me right back to these scenery and those amazing places. Good times in Truck Norris🤗👏🏼

[@SimonBraeck]

Good thing the van finally seems to behave and is sort of reliable. Great memories for sure❤️

[@themoassl]

Another great video from norway. It's always a pleasure to watch it. Happy new year from Austria...😉😎

[@SimonBraeck]

Happy new year! I appreciate the kind words🤗🤗

[@Nobody-ru7xn]

بصحتكم

[@rafbloss1242]

Great footage guys, feel inspired

[@Braapncamp]

Vilken fantastisk plats och utsikt ❤️🇳🇴🙌 Haha, den sötaste diskmaskinen. Hehe, den där chokladen såg ut som typiskt hundgodis... 😂 Fantastiskt arbete med kameran och man ser verkligen att ni samspelar gott ihop, alla vet hur det kan vara med dokumentering av resorna och när inte både är lika intresserade eller inte är i form för det i samma stund. Grymt jobbat!

[@SimonBraeck]

Wow, tusen takk for den hyggelige kommentaren! Hehe, ja godt poeng, de sjokoladebitene så litt rare ut, men de var veldig praktiske og smeltet fort. Tro meg, vi har måttet jobbe mye for å komme over den terskelen med å snakke engelsk og filme hverandre, men øvelse gjør mester I guess😂

[@Anonymous-xc9cj]

been a follower like for two years already Simon. I love the way the beauty of nature is captured,

[@unimog404]

What a nice trip! I gonna do Amsterdam-Northcape in May 2022 :D

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! Best of luck, sounds like fun😊😊

[@samuelliaw951]

keep it up. every time when I watch your video the magnificent scenery is just so surreal to me gets me thinking that oh, the world is like this, the planet is so beautiful when it is far away from human society (relatively). Good contents!

[@frednorman1]

First time viewer, California . Great video, love your dinner . Question. Do dogs always have to be on a leash in Norway when you go hiking/camping?

[@simonbell6745]

Great trip and I love how you show your beautiful surroundings. You eat well and live an adventurous healthy life which inspires me to do the same. Keep safe guys👍

[@delararesadv9140]

As always! Looks stunning, you should be very proud!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much for the kind words😊

[@trudiekelly5364]

Epic! Thanks for taking us along

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure, thanks for watching:)

[@caddycrewzer__]

👍 amazing 👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you👍🏼

[@mianro_1980]

Loved it Simon, EPICNESS...

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much☺️👍🏼

[@sliiahn]

Hey Simon, really love your videos and it helps me a lot to plan my 4 week Norway trip this summer. 🙌 I have one question for you: which settings do you use to film all this. I've never seen a nd filter on your lens🤔 do you shoot your videos in aperture priority? Thanks a lot and I'm so excited about your new adventures. 😊

[@SimonBraeck]

Hey, thanks😊 That’s right, I don’t bother with ND-filters. I toggle between a few custom modes, always in shutter priority. 1/50th for regular 25 fps and 1/200th for 100 fps. If you have a lens with a range to F22 it’s rarely a problem with over exposure, and if its too bright for 25 fps, I simply switch to 50 or 100fps🤓 Enjoy summer in Norway!

[@AlexGarcia-tk1xv]

Great vídeo!! Thanks for the beautiful images....

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Alex. This was a great time on the road, beautiful surroundings are easy to display in a good way😊

[@seeyou1812]

Epic as always . You folks never fall to deliver, happy trails

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, I appreciate it😊

[@latitude_explorer]

Wow! Another fantastic video! Gosh, Norway's SO beautiful 😍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much! Yes, I would have to agree (although I’m totally biased)

[@frpaddy]

Beautiful!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you!

[@deanpetzer6030]

Thanks so much for another amazing video, can’t wait for part two 👍🙂

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching😊

[@alfopedal8868]

Fantastisk flott video! Gøy å se kjente områder fra hjemtraktene! Den lange bratte grusveien på Saudafjellet har jeg prøvd med campingvogn en gang. Det gikk ikke... Nå har vi fått en T2 som vi vil prøve med en gang! Dere er dyktige filmskapere!

[@SimonBraeck]

Tusen takk for det, det settes pris på!😊 Det hørtes ut som litt av et prosjekt, campingvognen altså. T2’en klarer seg nok fint der oppe, lykke til😊

[@alfopedal8868]

@@SimonBraeck takk! Vi kom et godt stykke oppover før bilen begynte å spinne. Ingen mulighet for å snu, så vi måtte rygge tilbake . De første svingene gikk greit, men etterhvert så kom campingvogna ut i grøfta. Vi kunne fortsatt ikke kjøre framover, så vi endte opp med å steinsette hele grøfta for å komme ut av det... imens måtte kona bruke skjærefjøla til å støtte kjelen så den ikke sklei av koketoppen når hun lagde middag... Nederlenderene som kom nedover var tålmodige...

[@MrCaprinut]

@@alfopedal8868 Gøy å se du er her Alf 😊 Så dere fikk start på den nyoverhalte motoren til T2'n for litt siden 👍

[@NicholasEJones]

Wow just stunning, great vlog!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you☺️☺️

[@TorHveem]

Epic video! Can't wait for part 2.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Tor!😃 It might feature some well known faces👀

[@gregoriovivo]

Amazing video! Congrats guys 👍 🤩 I was in Norway in ’93 and ’95 … during my high school… but after watching your video I decided I have to go back and visit your country again! I’m looking for a small stealth van and start to plan a trip. I have a huge request for you guys. Could you please share locations where did you park your van during this trip? Google maps pins in video discription??? 🙏🙏🙏 Can’t wait for your next video🤞 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Wonderful van life, thanks for sharing beautiful video 🙏

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much☺️

[@abdelhafedel-derbi467]

Awesome video! What is the name of the hike?

[@pawel66krak]

Piękna wyprawa!!

[@piemelpak1]

Thanks for sharing your amazing video again. It was a pleasant surprise; I watched it while sitting with a good glas of wine at the fireplace while the weather here in Holland looks like autumn whith its pouring rain. At 12:57 you arrive at the lake where your were before, what lake is this?

[@SimonBraeck]

Sounds good! We have a similar setup here right now, with pizzas in the making😊 That lake is called Bondhusvannet👌🏼

[@piemelpak1]

@@SimonBraeck thank you🙂

[@janoledamsgard1479]

Takk for mange gode tips, både her og tidligere innlegg. Et lite spørsmål; fjellpartiet som passeres på 3:20min - hvilke er dette?? Funker det bra å kjøre der. Ett annet godt tips er Bondhusvatnet - Takk!!

[@SimonBraeck]

Bare hyggelig! Det er på Røldalsfjellet👍🏼 Når vår gamle traver klarer det, vil jeg tro de fleste biler klarer det, hehe

[@janoledamsgard1479]

Simon Braeck Må jo da være R520, som går ned til Sauda(?) Så jo helt fantastisk ut. Jeg fortsetter å følge med, på jakt etter perler - utafor allfarvei👍👍 Takk!

[@pattiiee100]

Hi! Beautiful video, I have also a blue T3 and planning to go to Norway this spring. I bumped into your channel and I see myself driving there already hah! I love hiking, where are both hikes exactly? Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@ericdevidts6812]

Congratulations, it's a pleasure to watch your adventures. Which road are you driving around 3:00 in this video?

[@jebbeschellevis2762]

Found your channel last week and binged almost all videos 🤣 Really like both the cinematography and day-to-day content. One question: I missed the video (if any?) where you buy/mount the cargo rack/boxes on the back of the van. Can you share which brand/model/shop it came from? I've been looking for something like this for our own van.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much! Really happy to hear that😁 You didn't miss it, I simply forgot to make a video of the installation. We got the swing away kit from campervanculture.com 👍🏼

[@jebbeschellevis2762]

@@SimonBraeck Great, thanks! I see it is quite custom for the T3.. we have a Mercedes camping van, so I would need to check if we can fit it. But thanks anyway! And keep up the nice videos 🙏

[@davidchase7166]

Happy new year folken. Hope 2022 brings you happy travels. I find myself saying the same thing on most of your videos but you bring such beautiful scenery and quality cinematography to our screens. It seems like Norris is going well now? Also how much does a traditional Norwegian kuksa cost? All the best B&Y

[@SimonBraeck]

Happy new year!😊 I wish you the same. Norris is acting like a more reliable vehicle now, haven't had any issues, but we have a few minor troubles we need to address before the upcoming season. One of them being the clutch slave cylinder. Regarding the kuksa, the prices vary but ours were around 600kr each, which is on the pricey side, but you pay for the (almost) everlasting quality.

[@georgemeshcheryakov8199]

These sights are just amazing😍 Which camera do you use to make such incredible shots???

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! I use a Sony A7R III, but any modern camera will do a great job👍🏼

[@damootd]

Thanks for sharing a nice video. I learn a lot.😍 I am also a KZbinr who enjoys funy camping in Korea. I want to share a great video! Thank you so much for the wonderful video. ^^

[@SimonBraeck]

Hey! Thanks for watching! Good luck on your own channel too :)

[@ManonIsTheOne]

Thank you for yet another stunning video! I was wondering how you keep your van warm & cozy? Do you have a heater inside? I just discovered your channel and have been watching a bunch of your videos but haven’t heard you mentioning it. My boyfriend and I are planning on spending the spring and summer wildcamping in Norway with our van but are not sure whether we need to buy a heater or if sweaters and blankets will suffice haha. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it😊 We did install a diesel heater and we have loved it ever since. It is reliable, requires little power and diesel and it heats the van up in no time. It can be frustrating to keep things dry if you live out of a van while the rain keeps pouring down. If you had built a new van this would be added really early, now we can't live without it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHrUp61tbdakidU - about 4 minutes out we show how it ended up looking with the heater in place. Bring warm clothes and a warm blanket too, both for snuggles and for the extra bit of warmth!

[@ManonIsTheOne]

@@SimonBraeck that makes sense! Thanks for your quick reply, will check out the other video right away :)

[@sowieso7740]

Hi! I really enjoyed the video! I have plans to go to Norway this year. What month was this video taken?

[@isparshmehta]

eagerly waiting for part 2😀😍😍. happy new year guys

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! Happy new year🤗

[@Kooksler]

How is the last lake/ viewpoint called? Great video :)

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Bernd☺️ You’ll find all the spots from our Norway travels here: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide

[@JoseHernandez-he2yc]

Hej Simon and Benedicte, we are on our way to Bergen from Ålesund in our LT 31 Florida, will you be around the area in the next couple of days?

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! We're stuck working in Oslo unfortunately.

[@JoseHernandez-he2yc]

@@SimonBraeck then I wish you a great work week :)

[@SimonBraeck]

@@JoseHernandez-he2yc Thanks, enjoy the west coast😉

[@caitlin250999]

I think I missed it, but what is the last lake called? 😊

[@rageeth]

What is the name of the lake ? 😄

[@1985rostislav]

What is the name of the lake at 12:29?

[@Frankemand]

Nice drone fotage, from areas that are protected and not allowed to fly a drone...

[@Kooksler]

Where are all these spots??

[@bartzopsad]

Uuuulala 😃

[@SimonBraeck]

Good times😁

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

10+ !!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😁

[@Uneblondeennorvege]

👍

[@andrewberkkis8912]

👍👍👍

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

She's not a girl!!! You should adress her as what she is... : A gorgeous Lady. 😄

[@andrebrandao6618]

..BB.."O merdA GLOBISTa ..still THERE?