WE like when you set up a camp fire and prepare meals over the fire. It seems to be a natural thing for you to do. Hey, your photography is great too, you're a wiz at it. I sure it took time to develop your talents. We just wanted to say on our end, we appreciate it. The tools … very important! Thanks for that.
I always said if I were to make a RUclips channel this is the type of channel I would make. Love your content man hopefully I'll see you out there one day!
Holts Brook? Ah, it’s a swedish axe brand! Cool! And then, the little axe, and then the clothes... It’s almost as if you were shopping in a local outdoor equipment store here in Sweden! Thanks for the endorsement! (But it’s quality stuff, so I understand why)
@@FustbierThese are premium products, so they're not cheap. I don't know how you're what exchange rates you get, prices in SEK. Pants 1699kr, big axe 480kr, small axe 1399kr (the small one is more of a recreational product than the ordinary one, didn't find it at the hardware store)
Thank you chad. Your input to giving us the best vids and tried and trusted tools and gear is priceless. I love the music throughout this vid. It would make a great intro or exit track. Though What I see of you, everything you do is gold buddy. Stay safe. Cheers from Mario Australia.
Hey Chad! I purchased the Schrade knife through your link earlier this year. Like you said, this has been the best overall utility knife to own and use. Next, I have my sights set on the Trayvax for everyday carry!
Great video! I went through a stage of buying a sh@t tone of camping gear and never using it. This has given me the inspiration to use it 😊 I've just started my own RUclips journey 😊👍
Hey Chad just wanted to say I saw your video here and had to buy that knife I just got it wow can’t believe How well it’s made and like you said The sheath it’s not the greatest I’m gonna order the one you got for your knifeAnd now I can’t wait to go in the woods and try it thanks again chad be safe have fun and see you in the next one
I wish I can experience the journey youve been taking for so long. I envy you chad. I sure do hope one day I can enjoy camping out surviving the winter storm.
Good video Chad reviewing good stuff. It’s worth buying quality that won’t let you down when you really depend on it! Like yourself, I go off road in my 2 wd van a lot and have been thankful to have had the same items you just reviewed. Thanks for sharing another fantastic video! Keep em coming bro! Cheers,....Pete. 👍🔪🍺😷
Really helpful video Chad, also want to see one video on ur whole cooking utensils, stove and other things you have in ur van... You have such a minimalistic van with limited yet useful things, this inspires and helped me a lot making my mind for camping im wilderness all alone by myself what i need and what i should not carry. Thank You for Inspiration and Love from India brother.
Cheers on the Gransfors. I have an axe and two hatchets by them. I believe in quality and Gransfors is hard to beat. I’m also a big fan of Fjallraven. I wear a lot of their clothes.
I actually have a GB hatchet that I use for shavings for fires and spoon carving. I plan on getting the bow saw that you recommend, that looks like it could be a real important piece of equipment for me to keep with me in my truck here in New England unless I plan on carrying a chainsaw with me everywhere. I carry a fixed blade knife with me at all time, everywhere I go on my belt, but I prefer supporting my local blade forgers. I think a good fixed blade knife is the number 1 thing a person should have in their kit. I love seeing the gear that you use and how you use it. I enjoy getting new ideas of things that I may need to add. Loving the videos dude, stay safe!
I've done the truck camping , then the Jeep Wrangler 4 wheel style. Then I reverted back to the way I did it as a kid. Try parking your Van and go with a Backpack doing the " Leave No Trace " style. Or what's called " Take only pictures , leave only footprints" You'd be surprised at what you don't need to have a good experience. There's a satisfaction I get ( probably because it's my secret ) when breaking camp and knowing no one will ever know I have ever been there. NO I'M NOT A TREE HUGER BY ANY MEANS. Just someone who likes to leave things as I found them. Yes , I do have a fire ( both cooking and relaxing ) but it's in a backpacking wood burning stove with only dead or/and downed wood.
REQUEST. - Hi bro, Hear again , From India 🇮🇳 , I am watching every video , And, want go to camp like you , Wish me a good luck . A cute fan of u videos and showing beautiful of USA 🇺🇸.. Main note 📝 : you have much pastiest to read and replying to all comments of your all videos and I also absorb your all RUclips videos of comments section . ‘Thank you sir have nice pastiest man .’
Thank you. Nice and interesting presentation of these high quality tools. Now I know what kind of new axe I'm going to buy. And I also use the Fjall Raven products They are really good and rugged. Greetings from the Netherlands 👋
Bought the Shrade after seeing you use it. It's a true battle axe. Great upload! I watched "Out of Nothing" a while back and had no idea you directed it. Such a great documentary! Anxiously awaiting the new one. Cheers!
For what you spent on that Schrade and kydex sheath you could have gotten an ESEE knife. Made in the USA 1095 high carbon steel with one of the best heat treatments in the business good stock sheath and a no questions asked unlimited lifetime warranty. You break it they replace it no matter how you broke the knife.
I have an Esee 5 as new edition to vanlife. However it doesn’t quite have the length needed for comfortable batoning through firewood. And it was about twice the price.
Living The Van Life The ESEE Junglas II would remedy the length issue and can baton quite well. The ESEE 5 does well for me even though it’s a shorter blade also because it acts like a wedge due to the saber grind and the thickness.
Great video Chad. I do have one question though. When is Ann in a van coming back for a reunion? I've watched that video so many times. Stay safe my friend.
Awesome video can’t wait to see more of your videos keep them coming I always enjoy your videos everytime you upload them keep up the good work on your videos and channel 👍🏻
@@LivingTheVanLife Chad I live here in Miami Lakes Florida and I am myself a photography freak but I have to say your photography is out Freaking standing man.
TWO QUESTIONS: 1) What is the belt sheath you used for your Trayvax knife? Does it fit all belts? 2) Do you have a video of you wrapping paracord around the Travax or the head of your axe (seen in B roll)? Your wrap is very clean, I’d like to learn that.
I think you should make room in your van for a descent metal detector and hunt for relics at the many cool sites you go to.. Not only is it a blast it will grow your channel at the same time...
Thanks Chad. I’ve been wanting to know for months what knife you were abusing chopping up the fire wood. I heard you had a smokin’ solar/battery system installed in your van and would love to know all about it and the shop that did the work in Reno(?).
I know not tool per say but in ur van you have a utility style canvas utensils storage on your van cupboard we’re did you get that can you share link thanks Chad great videos
Have you ever tried the wrangler Riggs ranger pants. They have a life time warranty and there very heavy triple stitched rip stop with dual fabric on the knees. I like the fact that you can wax the pants
Hi chad dis is rea from philippines maybe u can add some of your experiences travelling alone in snow or forest camping in woods if its a little scary tell us more about it tnx God bless you
0:58 is it okay to put a campfire under the edge of the awning like that? wasn't sure if the embers of the fire would make holes in the awning or if the awnings are fire resistant. love this channel!
Great video! One thing I’m curious about that isn’t covered are the tools and methods used to sharpen your knives and axes? Maybe that can be it’s own video? Thanks and keep up the awesome adventures and content.
Hey Chad. You wear a really cool Black Patagonia Puffy style jacket with a hood, if you don’t mind me asking what model is that jacket? It looks to be just the weight I am looking for and possibly packable too? Thanks. Tom
Chad's tooled up no log is safe tonight 🤣 💪 😎
Thanks for sharing, you answered all the questions I had as well a few I didnt know I had.
Thank you for continuing to teach me. I'm liking that small hatchet! 👍
I crack a beer open every time I watch a new video of yours. Now if that ain’t relaxing, then I don’t know what is!...Thanks brother!!
Nice choice in axe! I've used my Hults Bruk hatchet for years, and it has never let me down.
I love ansel Adams photos. I had a print of that one. Good to have you back,man
I've picked up some very useful gear from watching your channel. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Your cinematography is top notch and some of the best I've ever seen. This includes movies.
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated! Cheers!
That 24" axe is a camp must.
Great to see you again and thanks for sharing these reviews! Can you consider a series on all of your cooking gear?
Great video Chad, I'm getting that axe and probably both knives also, thanks much
It's funny you posted this because I was about to ask you exactly what you used. Great video!!!
WE like when you set up a camp fire and prepare meals over the fire. It seems to be a natural thing for you to do. Hey, your photography is great too, you're a wiz at it. I sure it took time to develop your talents. We just wanted to say on our end, we appreciate it. The tools … very important! Thanks for that.
I always said if I were to make a RUclips channel this is the type of channel I would make. Love your content man hopefully I'll see you out there one day!
cool tools there chad. muchus thanks for the info. presentation was solid. peace out . keep on trucking.
Holts Brook? Ah, it’s a swedish axe brand! Cool! And then, the little axe, and then the clothes... It’s almost as if you were shopping in a local outdoor equipment store here in Sweden! Thanks for the endorsement! (But it’s quality stuff, so I understand why)
I love those tools!
how expensive are those axe's in Sweden? And the fjall raven trousers?
@@FustbierThese are premium products, so they're not cheap. I don't know how you're what exchange rates you get, prices in SEK. Pants 1699kr, big axe 480kr, small axe 1399kr (the small one is more of a recreational product than the ordinary one, didn't find it at the hardware store)
Chad - glad to see the channel growing so well. If you keep the videos coming you will surely reach the 1 million subscriber mark.
Great info.... my son's birthday is in June and he's interested in camping again , so this gives me some ideas...🥰
Thank you.... good to see you back.
Perfect!
Thank you chad. Your input to giving us the best vids and tried and trusted tools and gear is priceless. I love the music throughout this vid. It would make a great intro or exit track. Though What I see of you, everything you do is gold buddy. Stay safe. Cheers from Mario Australia.
This is my favorite video in your RUclips channel.
I am happy to see you again Chad Greetings from Hellas 🇬🇷👍
love the pants!
Hey Chad! I purchased the Schrade knife through your link earlier this year. Like you said, this has been the best overall utility knife to own and use. Next, I have my sights set on the Trayvax for everyday carry!
Thanks Chad, always informative, you have a great international appeal. I am Canadian and appreciate your perspective.
Glad you enjoyed!
Great vlog as usual Chad it's good to see the tools you use on your travels anyway stay safe and keep on trucking , ray WALES🏴UK 😎
Your channel helped me get threw these wierd times man. Mahalo from Hawaii!!
Great video! I went through a stage of buying a sh@t tone of camping gear and never using it. This has given me the inspiration to use it 😊
I've just started my own RUclips journey 😊👍
Hey Chad just wanted to say I saw your video here and had to buy that knife I just got it wow can’t believe How well it’s made and like you said The sheath it’s not the greatest I’m gonna order the one you got for your knifeAnd now I can’t wait to go in the woods and try it thanks again chad be safe have fun and see you in the next one
Отличная подборка инструмента! Спасибо за видео!
Thanks, Chad. The pants are interesting w/the removable knee pads. Take Care
Thanks for watching! I love these pants
I wish I can experience the journey youve been taking for so long. I envy you chad. I sure do hope one day I can enjoy camping out surviving the winter storm.
You can do it!
@@LivingTheVanLife I sure do hope so. 😊 cant wait for more of your videos
I bought the Agawa Canyon bow saw after that Vid. Great piece of kit
How do you like it so far?
Love it 👍
Good video Chad reviewing good stuff. It’s worth buying quality that won’t let you down when you really depend on it!
Like yourself, I go off road in my 2 wd van a lot and have been thankful to have had the same items you just reviewed. Thanks for sharing another fantastic video! Keep em coming bro!
Cheers,....Pete. 👍🔪🍺😷
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
Really helpful video Chad, also want to see one video on ur whole cooking utensils, stove and other things you have in ur van... You have such a minimalistic van with limited yet useful things, this inspires and helped me a lot making my mind for camping im wilderness all alone by myself what i need and what i should not carry.
Thank You for Inspiration and Love from India brother.
Cheers on the Gransfors. I have an axe and two hatchets by them. I believe in quality and Gransfors is hard to beat. I’m also a big fan of Fjallraven. I wear a lot of their clothes.
You're a lovely guy. I also have a t25, but mines hightop and got standard 1.9 water cooled in it.
Nice! That’s awesome!
You were great in "dances with wolves".
Ha!
The teetons look great chad. Nice tools Great video. Jonathan 🇬🇧
I actually have a GB hatchet that I use for shavings for fires and spoon carving. I plan on getting the bow saw that you recommend, that looks like it could be a real important piece of equipment for me to keep with me in my truck here in New England unless I plan on carrying a chainsaw with me everywhere.
I carry a fixed blade knife with me at all time, everywhere I go on my belt, but I prefer supporting my local blade forgers. I think a good fixed blade knife is the number 1 thing a person should have in their kit.
I love seeing the gear that you use and how you use it. I enjoy getting new ideas of things that I may need to add. Loving the videos dude, stay safe!
Very cool! And I couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching and being part of the channel!
I've done the truck camping , then the Jeep Wrangler 4 wheel style. Then I reverted back to the way I did it as a kid. Try parking your Van and go with a Backpack doing the " Leave No Trace " style. Or what's called " Take only pictures , leave only footprints" You'd be surprised at what you don't need to have a good experience. There's a satisfaction I get ( probably because it's my secret ) when breaking camp and knowing no one will ever know I have ever been there. NO I'M NOT A TREE HUGER BY ANY MEANS. Just someone who likes to leave things as I found them. Yes , I do have a fire ( both cooking and relaxing ) but it's in a backpacking wood burning stove with only dead or/and downed wood.
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing.
I'm stuck in lockdown in UK just hoping I can soon get out in my fully converted pop top vw caddy maxi...just to explore the wilderness like you
Good Work Man Like That Stuff.Learn Lot From Your Videos.God Bless
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
Hi Chad, this video was sharp! Cheers!
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
REQUEST. -
Hi bro,
Hear again ,
From India 🇮🇳 ,
I am watching every video ,
And, want go to camp like you ,
Wish me a good luck .
A cute fan of u videos and showing beautiful of USA 🇺🇸..
Main note 📝 : you have much pastiest to read and replying to all comments of your all videos and I also absorb your all RUclips videos of comments section .
‘Thank you sir have nice pastiest man .’
Nice to see you back! Great info although I have a house....I e joy your videos great channel 😎
Wow that branch exploded and only just missed your face! You we're lucky!😆🙏
Awesome job with the gear review. Keep up the good work.
Very nice axe saw set up
Thank you. Nice and interesting presentation of these high quality tools. Now I know what kind of new axe I'm going to buy. And I also use the Fjall Raven products They are really good and rugged.
Greetings from the Netherlands 👋
Bought the Shrade after seeing you use it. It's a true battle axe. Great upload! I watched "Out of Nothing" a while back and had no idea you directed it. Such a great documentary! Anxiously awaiting the new one. Cheers!
Oh nice! That’s cool!
Man i love all of your videos keep um coming stay safe and have fun in the wilderness....
Found a perfect spot for the diesel heater fuel tank. I wish I could send a pic. Not sure how to do it on RUclips.
Hi this is Boa, loving LTVL.
Cheers all
Lol i love my hubby's beard very important gear .
For what you spent on that Schrade and kydex sheath you could have gotten an ESEE knife. Made in the USA 1095 high carbon steel with one of the best heat treatments in the business good stock sheath and a no questions asked unlimited lifetime warranty. You break it they replace it no matter how you broke the knife.
I have an Esee 5 as new edition to vanlife. However it doesn’t quite have the length needed for comfortable batoning through firewood. And it was about twice the price.
Living The Van Life The ESEE Junglas II would remedy the length issue and can baton quite well. The ESEE 5 does well for me even though it’s a shorter blade also because it acts like a wedge due to the saber grind and the thickness.
Nice man good video’s and cool tools adventure cooking simple fun etc bee save bro
Enjoy your videos , try the Silky Big Boy handsaw, you will not be disappointed, keep up the van life.
Another cool video man! Great channel
Thanks!
I'm so happy to know that you like "Japanese nata"!
Nice information for camping guys. Thanks man.
Great video Chad. I do have one question though. When is Ann in a van coming back for a reunion? I've watched that video so many times. Stay safe my friend.
Soon I hope!
Классные пейзажи :-) /// Beautiful landscapes :-)
you just make things look easy 😊
Shit. I wish it all was!
Awesome video can’t wait to see more of your videos keep them coming I always enjoy your videos everytime you upload them keep up the good work on your videos and channel 👍🏻
Thank you! Will do!
The north face... i still have my jacket which i bought 7 years before from american pax while in extreme weather conditions at Afghanistan...
the best hatchet from sweden!
Dude I just started watching your vlog yesterday. I am hooked and will send you some ching this week.
Thanks for watching!
@@LivingTheVanLife Chad I live here in Miami Lakes Florida and I am myself a photography freak but I have to say your photography is out Freaking standing man.
Gary Herlth Much appreciated! Cheers!
TWO QUESTIONS:
1) What is the belt sheath you used for your Trayvax knife? Does it fit all belts?
2) Do you have a video of you wrapping paracord around the Travax or the head of your axe (seen in B roll)? Your wrap is very clean, I’d like to learn that.
I think you should make room in your van for a descent metal detector and hunt for relics at the many cool sites you go to.. Not only is it a blast it will grow your channel at the same time...
I have a Keyshawn from Amazon that’s pretty
Thanks Chad. I’ve been wanting to know for months what knife you were abusing chopping up the fire wood. I heard you had a smokin’ solar/battery system installed in your van and would love to know all about it and the shop that did the work in Reno(?).
I know not tool per say but in ur van you have a utility style canvas utensils storage on your van cupboard we’re did you get that can you share link thanks Chad great videos
Have you ever tried the wrangler Riggs ranger pants. They have a life time warranty and there very heavy triple stitched rip stop with dual fabric on the knees. I like the fact that you can wax the pants
Sweet gear. Great channel.
Fjällräven is a very Nice a Swedish brand , with a lot of out door gear. Regards Rickard from Sweden
Hello from Malaysia🇲🇾...like your video
Dude awesome ty for all you videos nice tricks
Nice to see that you use Swedish steel axes🤙
I took a shot everytime the word 'sheath' is used!
Perfect!
Hi chad dis is rea from philippines maybe u can add some of your experiences travelling alone in snow or forest camping in woods if its a little scary tell us more about it tnx God bless you
I wonder if these guys have ever had a scary experience while sleeping in their vans. Would make for a Good story
0:58 is it okay to put a campfire under the edge of the awning like that? wasn't sure if the embers of the fire would make holes in the awning or if the awnings are fire resistant. love this channel!
In the dead of winter, especially with snow on the awning, it stays plenty cool enough to not melt the material.
Great video! One thing I’m curious about that isn’t covered are the tools and methods used to sharpen your knives and axes? Maybe that can be it’s own video? Thanks and keep up the awesome adventures and content.
thank you for the great info
I thought your vids on the road were great, but this vid is even better! Ö
Thanks for watching!
Hi Chad great video as always just wondering are you and Anne still an touch hope your well and staying Safe
I’d be carrying a 10mm for bears or any other possible critters smelling those scrumptious meals
Thanks man 🙌
Old Hickory butcher knife is made in America and is reasonable and tough. Well worth the money.
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing.
Chad's Tools way to go 👍👍👍
what are the clips you use to attach the ax to the inside of your van?
Awesome video!!
Hey chad: haven't seen a video in a while. Right on!!! Enjoy everyone try cooking some fish of some kind
Thanks
Could you please tell me a little about your fire place. It looks to me like some type of washing machine bowl ?
Solo stove
When you say you wax the pants material what do you use? Sno-seal?
Fjallraven has a wax that consists of paraffin wax and bees wax.
@@LivingTheVanLife thanks man
Let's make him more famous ❤️
Excellent.
Be good to see what tools you keep to repair things in the van.
Hey Chad. You wear a really cool Black Patagonia Puffy style jacket with a hood, if you don’t mind me asking what model is that jacket? It looks to be just the weight I am looking for and possibly packable too? Thanks. Tom
Excellent Video! But how did you get the Diesel heater to work? The Van runs on Gasoline right?
There is an auxiliary diesel tank that is installed.