Imagine you’re starving stranded on top of a mountain after a skiing trip and crawling through the snow, you just see this guy chilling.. eating a pizza
I soliti. Buffoni americani. I nativi indien Hanno vissuto. X 30000 Anni. Con DEI. Metodi semplice gli europei americani. In questo. Senzo non. Sono. Assolutamente. Nessuno and insegnare. I nativi. Delle americhe
I was homeless in my late 20s to early 30s and I survived many cold winters with just my tent. Some homeless people (or people in general) don't even have a tent or any kind of shelter during winter. This was a cool video.
@@imnameless__ Thank you, and Yes I am. I worked hard in the last few years, got me a new car, an apartment and life is taking shape in good ways! I am forever grateful for being homeless, as it taught me a very hard lesson in life, I now value life and appreciate life alot more.
Why are so many people freaking out because of the man and his dog, He's in a ski resort parking lot do you not notice twenty plus cars and vans. He never said that he was in the wilds of Alaska.
Freakin THANK YOU John! I have been pulling out the little hair I have left because of the people freaking out that there is a dog and a man in a ski area parking lot!!! Glad that you feel the same as me. Ha ha ha. But I have to be nice and bite my tongue.
@@LivingTheVanLife ~ I was born in Alaska, miss it thoroughly....Even there though you run into people in the craziest wilderness settings....That pizza eh...WOW....now that looked DE-FREAKING-LICIOUS...!!! gonna have to campfire myself a sensational homemade pizza...!!! Thank you Vanlife video man's mother...!!! found this in my recommended and was glad I gave it chance......
I dont believe ANY OF THE HYPE there was a still cam set up To shoot him first few seconds .theres ALWAYS a small crew need extra hands .But they ARE OUT THERE AND IT IS NOT SAFE 🤔
@@sokleanthewizardofbarz4612 I dont think he has help all of the time. He said on an earlier vid that he will plant cameras then backtrack to get the shot, he also has a drone. Still cool either way
I think the reason i clicked on this video and the reason i loved it so much, was because i was intruiged with how chill and beautiful it must be to just travel around and sleep in a van
Damn this video got 5 million views, while all other videos on this channel just 50k. Thank god we got this random "youtube suggestions" algorithm. So underrated youtubers get a chance!
This was so cool!! My first time watching a video like this. Just amazing how you filmed this whole thing. I really enjoyed the aerial shots and when you were taking your after dinner walk. All the foods you cooked came out so well, made me so hungry! Felt like I came along with you for this adventure. Thank you so much for bringing us along. I could never have done something like this on my own. Just awesome!!
So here I am in Australia, it's 42 degrees C, there's a drought and fires everywhere, and I'm watching some random youtube video of a guy making pizza in a snowstorm. Thanks, internet!
I’m gonna get a bottle of Pendleton whiskey and think about Mr. Living the van Life when I have a sip in my warm house! Live long and prosper, y’all! Please stay safe and strong!
Yeah no music in a RUclips video is seriously under rated. It allows my brain to connect with him more, almost like I'm there with him. RUclipsrs rely on music a tad too much sometimes.
The Crap will just keep getting bigger and bigger as the Human population grows, and we venture off into the XXII Century. Human Global Pandemics? They just keep getting stronger!
Especially you Americans, now you have to deal with all those corrupt Democraps you have lol good luck with that. I see Biden's approval rating just dropped to under 50% at least you're starting to realize what they're actually doing haha. That's progress at least ☮️
He said at the beginning it was the parking lot of a tourist park. And the other people probably know him. I doubt he is stupid enough to randomly pull up on a closed park and randomly cook sausage in the wilderness in s snowstorm all alone. There are serious apex predators in the cascades. His cooking and fire are sure to attract.
What I would like to know is... why is it that I ordered a van life T-shirt and ask for extra large and you sent me a large?? It even said extra large when you're packing but I received a large shirt...
How do your like the Pendleton Midnight compared to the original. I’ve only had the original and that’s pretty good whiskey and I’m not a whiskey drinker but that stuff is good. Love the videos keep up the awesome work!! Merry Christmas
DUDE! The vibes in this are on point. Felt like I was camping with an old friend. I’ve come back and watched this several times over the last weeks, stoked RUclips recommended it to me! I just made my own take on a snow storm adventure in my Van, thanks for the inspiration to get after it. Maybe one day I’ll run into you state side. Preferably on the top of the mountain as a snow storm moves in.
Hey dude! Cool to hear from ya mate! I’ve actually been following your channel for a while now. I originally found your name while watching a Casey Neistat video and was curious about you as a filmmaker. Then come to find out, you’re in Abbotsford AND into van life. Love your style of filmmaking. Would be stoked to run into you for sure. I saw your posted video, can’t wait to watch it. I’m sure it’s great!
Thank you for doing this video - it's so nice to see that you can be successful on RUclips with a slower, easy going filming style that doesn't constantly change camera angles every 2 seconds. Your style is relaxing, invigorating and inspiring.
@@kaicatori9202 Everybody has his own understanding of enjoyment. If he enjoys living like that, there is nothing to say about it. He is happy with what he does. That's it. There are people having almost everything and they still aren't happy. That's a huge difference. Could be jealous of that this is enogh to fulfill hapiness to him.
I'm a city guy, not really cut out for this kind of life, but I've found myself watching more and more videos like this recently. This one is my favourite, as the guy's infectious enthusiasm makes you smile - the genuine happiness about the pizza and being out there is a joy to watch. Thanks Dude, keep on truckin'.
If you ever decide to try it out for yourself, I'd highly recommend going with a buddy or two to share the experience. The reality of being out like this completely cut off from your usual daily routines and facing new unforeseen challenges is sometimes a 50/50 in terms of what your experience will be. It's a great way of living if you ease into the lifestyle, even if it's only for a weekend at a time, just getting out there and in touch with the more simplistic and perhaps primal ways of life. I used to go out camping with 2 friends far out in the woods for a weekend every month or so, and just sitting out there in good company with a fire burning for hours, enjoying some home cooked food, building up your small camp over the days etc.. it's such a nice way to relax and get some perspective on life :)
I’ve always liked the thought of living in something small, in a cozy little thing in the middle of a blizzard in freezing temps but being warm inside my cozy little hut
You know I used to live for the whole winter for about 20 years and I never used heat at night I found it if you have four good down quilts you don't have to waste all your energy and battery power to heat a vehicle I mean you should put some water under the blanket and the dog food also cuz that'll freeze but when it goes to 40 below you'd be surprised how easy it is to survive a night with the right amount of down quilts
Except people don't think about the technical difficulties that a van brings lmao like where to shit and how not to bogged when you're chilling in snow
Hahahah I would have to live like that because i would be broke sooo broke..I have 2 kids and wife has not worked for 13 years...these videos give me hope hahahaha
I have anxiety issues and watching videos like this with no background music and just the sound of the environment, equipment, footsteps etc. really calms me. thanks.
How could you hate this guy? He’s living life to the fullest and in my opinion the best way possible! Wilderness, a van, just enjoying gods greatest creation Mother Nature! Can’t get any better than that!
Dude,waking up in a $50 million dollar mansion with your own private chef and indoor swimming pool and hot tub and every other amenity sounds to me like a ton better than this. I understand the romanticism but you have to be realistic as well.
@@mrmike743 that's all relative. I hate the idea of living in a mansion where someone cooks my food and takes care of me like I'm a child. It would be nice for a short time, but I'd get bored fast. Just learn to live within your means.
We should get rid of all cities like Seattle, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Cincinnati, etc and the country will be nothing but wilderness and small villages. Also it will be great with no suburbs
Your reaction after tasting your pizza was adorable and the fact that you thanked your mom for the recipe. Awwww. You are the kind of person that is liked by everyone!!
I feel the same way, he is just has a all around sweet personality that comes thru. I just love all his videos. He is so talented! I hope he finds all the success he deserves. Keep trucking Chad. ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just use charcoal lighter fluid for firestarter. $7 for a half gallon which lasts me 10 or so fires. You don't need to blow in it or stack kindling in certain ways. Just squirt more if it's dying on ya
As an old Canadian gold exploration geologist I have a lot of experience in winter conditions. Vehicle wise I recommend upgrading to winter windshield wipers in these conditions as their rubber shrouded nature prevents ice build up on your wipers, making for a clearer windshield. If you haven't done so I recommend putting chains on all 4 wheels. Your choice of Sorel Caribou boots is excellent though I would blouse my pant bottoms into my socks or wear good gaiters. It keeps your pant legs drier in the snow. I would use a small 24" handled ax rather than a knife and baton. You are in a truck and have no need to save the weight and an ax can do a lot more than a knife and do it faster, more safely and with less effort. Imagine if you were in real bush and not a parking lot. You would probably need to buck up a fallen tree for fire wood or for poles. I have had to overnight in the bush in winter unexpectedly with only my field pack and ax. It is not a problem as you can make a lean to with your ax and then get a good fire going, make a bed with the spruce boughs and branches and then use your space blanket from your emergency kit. Shovel wise, I'd go with a larger, square aluminum snow shovel. I'd keep a steel spade too but for digging harder material if needed. Finally, I recommend clearing off all of the snow from your vehicle before you drive off. Leaving heavy snow on your roof when you drive is lazy and it can blow off suddenly at road speeds, blocking your visibility or worse, blowing onto another vehicle and blocking theirs.
I was noticing that myself! This whole episode has great production values. I live in this state and I'm amazed how beautiful he's made everything look.
Mehrab Hussein Dude these camping videos are always so relaxing, I used to get so chill off Led Strouds old survival show, and been digging these videos ever since. I think humans have a deep desire for simplicity that is not being met in todays toxic society.
It’s 3am here and I’m struggling with a reason to live. This guy is out in the middle of nowhere and is super happy with a pizza. Wtf.....I’m clearly doing everything fucking wrong.
Man, i hear ya and can relate sometimes. I struggle with a reason to live also. It helps though to try and do what this guy is doing. Try to take pleasure in the simple things of life, while you try to create your own reason to exist. Anyway hope that helps for whatever it’s worth. It is a daily struggle.
You are not alone. Watching these videos really bring a sense of “what’s wrong in my life shouldn’t matter, there’s a guy out here making pizza in a winter storm!” You are not doing anything wrong, you just need to experience a change to bring you a sense of relief. Going camping is a great way. Setting up a tent, collecting firewood, drinking by the fire listening to music really resets bad things that recently happened. It’s an epiphany of realizing there’s always tomorrow and I can make something of today 🙂
Dude! Whatever you did with this video, however you labeled it or RUclips caught on...2.7mil views?! The rest are 300+k! You struck gold with this video man congratulations!
Dude @ 23:30 when you’re “laying in the snow, looking up, hitting ya in the face, pondering life” - I’ve been there “Exactly There!” .. very relaxing moment .. luv it
Now that was “BADASS all the way through!!! Epic drone footage. Captured the sound of falling snow....Chains on the Vanagon....sweet!!! Could climb a tree with those on. Picked up some tips on vasolene cotton ball fire starters and the pizza prep, cook and eat.....yummm!!!! Vanagon, clothing and gear all properly outfitted for the conditions. Great Video!!!!!!!!!!!
It felt like I was there ..specially when dude was looking up at the stars asking himself how do we exists..he heard nothing but the snow falling..just peaceful ..and beautiful..
Add a few teaspoons of water to the skillet. This will make steam and quickly heat the top of the pizza melting the cheese. Meanwhile the bottom will continue to cook and you should have a nice crispy crust.
Imagine the effort his been through spend a lot of time taking a good camera angles and spots such as using the drone and taking great shots i mean dude ur editing and cinematographer talent is above beyond! 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾💯
@@Sssssssslf i think he's doing it all by his effort and patient work. We all know its so hard imagine how he manage to do this kind of things by himself. However his perseverance and passionate mindset to be able to do this hard work brought him to this perfect result. Hands down. 💯
I’m a married guy, 2 young adult kids, living in a 3000 sq foot home near the beach on the East Coast....Yet, I envy the life that you live. Your snow videos are my favorite. I’m also liking the bush lifestyle of starting fires etc that you’re adding to your videos lately. Those are basically the two genre videos I watch ( van/RV life & bush survival shelter life). Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas & happy healthy new year to you !
Sorry fellas...didn’t mean it to sound like a humble brag. It was meant to say, that once time comes, its time to downsize... life is too short to be stuck in a big place, when the world can be enjoyed in a camper van. Btw, not a boomer either ya dang millennial. 😜
Yay to Mom!! For the great pizza recipe, and the idea of how to cook it. You looked so happy, and so excited that it turned out so great. Mom's are good for that sort of thing!
I saw it too. I thought wow there's a wolf wandering around on it's own, and he doesn't even know. Then I saw the guy behind him. Then I thought wow, that guy has a pet wolf.
Nice!!! Here’s a trick I learned in the Himalayas for mountain pizza...it saves you stove time (fuel) by not having to pre-cook the ingredients. All you have to do is build it upside down! So start with the meat, then quickly add the veggies after the fat renders in the pan, then add some cheese if you’d like, then add the crust on top. Let it cook for a few minutes, then just flip that sucker over to brown the bottom. Easy as pie...or in this case, pizza. Also, you’re in the snow! No need to cut all hunched over on the ground. Dig a small pit and use the snow you’ve dug out to build a bench on the edge of the pit. 1 foot deep pit + 1 foot bench = 2 feet of room to put you’re legs in to. Then you can comfortably lean over to the other side of the pit and use that ledge to cut, chop, do whatever. Nice video man. Happy camping.
Can't thank you enough for making these videos Chad.. painstaking work but again, so helpful to so many of us.. ur ingenuity & humility is admirable! - Monty, India
I went through a few of those severe snow storms living in my van in colorado - It was a fun challenge.. I was set up and insulated real good , and I was able to shelter my generator and I had propane heat. So I was nice and warm, and it was fun - It was tiring shoveling snow all night, but I enjoyed shoveling the snow . I miss the mountains and the snow sometimes. But It was getting hard to find places to park the van and sleep, and I could feel impending doom coming to the us. So I got as far away as I could.
“Living in a van, down by the river!” I’ll tell you what...didn’t plan to watch the entire video, but once I started watching, I couldn’t stop! Awesome adventure! Makes me want to get a van and do some serious traveling and camping and just see some of the world i have missed! And the food? Wow! Just being outdoors and taking it in....thanks man! Really enjoyed your adventure. And thanks for sharing!
The beginning feels like the start to a survival horror game
Yeah it feels like that
That's more like real life.
Or a zombie series or movie lmaooo😂😂😂
the last of us 3 is looking great
But then quickly turns into an outdoor cooking show. Was expecting some solid VW-Bus outdoor storyline, I guess.
Imagine you’re starving stranded on top of a mountain after a skiing trip and crawling through the snow, you just see this guy chilling.. eating a pizza
ur*
kinda reminds me of rdr2 when i made a camp and a random guy came and sat right next to me, crying and being depressed and he shot himself
Lol
Bro you just gave me thrills
OG G damn that was deep....
7:59 He is the last guy on earth. surviving the most inhumane conditions. Until a random guy comes walking his dog.
Yh I thought that 😂
thats a constant relief.
He's probably in a Walmart parking lot.
Ahahah
Correction! it's a dog comes walking with his hooman.
I loved that he thanked his mother for the recipe. A man who eventually has to cook for himself always have deep respect for his mother.
Prateek Agarwal you mean for their parents, most men are cooks not women
Kiril Balukov it’s usually the mother
Kiril Balukov i wouldnt say MOST but its split 50/50, my dad is a pro chef but all my friends moms do the cooking
I'm a way better cook than my mum. I thank all the Gordon ramsay videos I've watched.
@@edboss36 of you live in an undeveloped country it is, but not in civilised countries
Whiskey and pizza on your own in the middle of nowhere surrounded by snow in front of a fire. Bliss.
Absolutely!
I soliti. Buffoni americani. I nativi indien Hanno vissuto. X 30000 Anni. Con DEI. Metodi semplice gli europei americani. In questo. Senzo non. Sono. Assolutamente. Nessuno and insegnare. I nativi. Delle americhe
@@Diana-no6mu english please 😆
@@Diana-no6mu Ok you know italian 😏
@@Diana-no6mu that doesn’t even mean anything in italian
the dream of an introvert.
exactly my thoughts
Was thinking of the same bud..
Just likes his way .
Freaking unreal.
Dream of an assburger
I was homeless in my late 20s to early 30s and I survived many cold winters with just my tent. Some homeless people (or people in general) don't even have a tent or any kind of shelter during winter. This was a cool video.
Hope you're doing good now man
@@imnameless__ Thank you, and Yes I am. I worked hard in the last few years, got me a new car, an apartment and life is taking shape in good ways! I am forever grateful for being homeless, as it taught me a very hard lesson in life, I now value life and appreciate life alot more.
@@maximillionroivas3893 great to hear that you are doing Great😍
Why were you homeless
@@Alaska-Jack Let's just say I made A LOT of poor choices....
Why are so many people freaking out because of the man and his dog, He's in a ski resort parking lot do you not notice twenty plus cars and vans. He never said that he was in the wilds of Alaska.
Freakin THANK YOU John! I have been pulling out the little hair I have left because of the people freaking out that there is a dog and a man in a ski area parking lot!!! Glad that you feel the same as me. Ha ha ha. But I have to be nice and bite my tongue.
yo, not gonna lie. I was like YO!! theres a wild dog, then I saw the man, then I was like, im stupid.
always safe and takecare godbless
@@LivingTheVanLife ~ I was born in Alaska, miss it thoroughly....Even there though you run into people in the craziest wilderness settings....That pizza eh...WOW....now that looked DE-FREAKING-LICIOUS...!!!
gonna have to campfire myself a sensational homemade pizza...!!! Thank you Vanlife video man's mother...!!! found this in my recommended and was glad I gave it chance......
@@J2MotorSport Same here!! Lol
This guy seems so genuinely happy and just tickled to be there that you can't help but like him.
My guy decided to for the ultimate boys Scott bang
I love him. If I wasn't already married, I'd be heading iup there, right now.
I've been trying to not like him from the get go. Alas, I have failed yet again!
I love how you seem to be in the absolute nowhere and suddenly a dude walking his dog pops up..
Legendary
I dont believe ANY OF THE HYPE there was a still cam set up To shoot him first few seconds .theres ALWAYS a small crew need extra hands .But they ARE OUT THERE AND IT IS NOT SAFE 🤔
@@sokleanthewizardofbarz4612 I dont think he has help all of the time. He said on an earlier vid that he will plant cameras then backtrack to get the shot, he also has a drone. Still cool either way
That was a horse, it was just far away.
ruclips.net/video/7NFX2OCGDOI/видео.html
What is the biggest risk being up there alone?
I think the reason i clicked on this video and the reason i loved it so much, was because i was intruiged with how chill and beautiful it must be to just travel around and sleep in a van
Damn this video got 5 million views, while all other videos on this channel just 50k. Thank god we got this random "youtube suggestions" algorithm. So underrated youtubers get a chance!
Maybe it was a cool black tactical vanagain thumbnail
4 years later... This yt algo is still pushing this video.
And I can't be more thankful for it.
No idea why this was on my recommended, but I love it.
Something trying to predict your future, be care
Me too.
I subscribed
Same, subscribed to :)
cause they are preparing us...
Same lol
Anyone else accidentally watch the entire thing?
I was wondering if I was the only one, I started wanting to watch "a little" and the next thing I knew. . . .well you know.
🙋🏼♂️
Yeah man I don't know how i got here but I'm here
I watched everything. He didn't show where he shit.
Yes by accident lmao 😂 I think I will subscribe ! 👍🏼
This was so cool!! My first time watching a video like this. Just amazing how you filmed this whole thing. I really enjoyed the aerial shots and when you were taking your after dinner walk. All the foods you cooked came out so well, made me so hungry! Felt like I came along with you for this adventure. Thank you so much for bringing us along. I could never have done something like this on my own. Just awesome!!
I’m an 82 year old woman! Love going on all these adventures with you and others. Margaret River, Western Australia! 🥰
Good on you Gloria and stay safe!
Amazing
It's really cool ma'am! 👍I wish you the best from Hungary and stay safe! 🇭🇺🤩👍😀
Hello ma'am
You're not allowed to do anything in Australia anymore. They all have become insane over there. Stay away from that part of the world.
So here I am in Australia, it's 42 degrees C, there's a drought and fires everywhere, and I'm watching some random youtube video of a guy making pizza in a snowstorm. Thanks, internet!
Is it true what I hear - the fires were started deliberately (arson, that is)?
Don’t forget to mention the flooding now too 🤦♂️
wavecentral how much of the burn acreage is from deliberate fire starting?
@@patcom1013 not many. Most were embers from nearby fires or lightning
Ok, Who read that text out with an Australian accent in their head.....?
I love how happy he was with his pizza. He Even giggled because he was enjoying it so much. Glad he finds joy in life like that. Enjoyed watching
That was a pretty good looking pizza.
I’m gonna get a bottle of Pendleton whiskey and think about Mr. Living the van Life when I have a sip in my warm house! Live long and prosper, y’all! Please stay safe and strong!
@@malirabbit6228 I was looking for a bottle and even though it’s Canadian I can’t find anywhere to buy it up here
@@Trump4Life2024 Folks bought it all after watching the Mr. Living the Van Life video!
Food tastes so much better when you have been out in the nature and snow for days
i come back to watch this every couple months, so good!
Thank you for No Music throughout....perfectly presented on how winter should be done.
Really like the stove.
Ah yes no music, much better without it. Some later with the drones. Most of the music on RUclips seems to consist of clacking.
Yeah no music in a RUclips video is seriously under rated. It allows my brain to connect with him more, almost like I'm there with him. RUclipsrs rely on music a tad too much sometimes.
The best thing to watch during a pandemic, this takes you away from how crap the world is right now
I second that!!
Right dude!
The Crap will just keep getting bigger and bigger as the Human population grows, and we venture off into the XXII Century. Human Global Pandemics? They just keep getting stronger!
True
Especially you Americans, now you have to deal with all those corrupt Democraps you have lol good luck with that. I see Biden's approval rating just dropped to under 50% at least you're starting to realize what they're actually doing haha. That's progress at least ☮️
I am just impressed with the amount of camera angles he got all by himself... Insane
Not much else to do out there lol
Yummmm.....
Drone
You think he did it alone?...i dont think so.
Drones are...🇺🇸
In Australia we put coals on top of the skillet lid as well. It will cook the top and bottom at the same time.
Yep, keep watching- Thanks for coming along~
I thought this was some random hardcore place in the middle of nowhere. The next humans hours away and then i saw that random guy walking his dog 😂
He said at the beginning it was the parking lot of a tourist park. And the other people probably know him.
I doubt he is stupid enough to randomly pull up on a closed park and randomly cook sausage in the wilderness in s snowstorm all alone. There are serious apex predators in the cascades. His cooking and fire are sure to attract.
From beginning when he show his porch view there is a black car parking not faraway from him
Survival in the parking lot..
You can see lights from a town or city in the background near the beginning, too.
Kaleido Scope
I hope he's packing. I definitely would be.
LTVL Tee Shirts HERE: www.livingthevanlife.com/
You shoud offer a autograph tee shirt
What I would like to know is... why is it that I ordered a van life T-shirt and ask for extra large and you sent me a large?? It even said extra large when you're packing but I received a large shirt...
craig hoffa uh oh! My apologies! Send me a message on my website www.livingthevanlife.com with your info and I will send you another!
How do your like the Pendleton Midnight compared to the original. I’ve only had the original and that’s pretty good whiskey and I’m not a whiskey drinker but that stuff is good. Love the videos keep up the awesome work!! Merry Christmas
Wow..love the channel...I live in New England we get a lot of snow..The van life looks fun.
DUDE! The vibes in this are on point. Felt like I was camping with an old friend. I’ve come back and watched this several times over the last weeks, stoked RUclips recommended it to me! I just made my own take on a snow storm adventure in my Van, thanks for the inspiration to get after it. Maybe one day I’ll run into you state side. Preferably on the top of the mountain as a snow storm moves in.
Hey dude! Cool to hear from ya mate! I’ve actually been following your channel for a while now. I originally found your name while watching a Casey Neistat video and was curious about you as a filmmaker. Then come to find out, you’re in Abbotsford AND into van life. Love your style of filmmaking. Would be stoked to run into you for sure. I saw your posted video, can’t wait to watch it. I’m sure it’s great!
Man I was thinking the same thing and I'm in Washington currently for school I'm about to take a weekend and disappear
I was thinking the same, I can watch your videos multiple times because of the calm energy they provide.
It definitely beats living in a van down by the river.
Facts! Big facts
Thank you for doing this video - it's so nice to see that you can be successful on RUclips with a slower, easy going filming style that doesn't constantly change camera angles every 2 seconds. Your style is relaxing, invigorating and inspiring.
Thank you so much, Tim & Shannon. Glad to have you onboard-
Dude is just enjoying his life, nice.
Right...so wholesome
if that's what you consider enjoyment.
Yes, I do.
@@redtomatoes9719 good for you
@@kaicatori9202 Everybody has his own understanding of enjoyment. If he enjoys living like that, there is nothing to say about it. He is happy with what he does. That's it. There are people having almost everything and they still aren't happy. That's a huge difference. Could be jealous of that this is enogh to fulfill hapiness to him.
being cozy in my bed watching this wrapped in blankets
Same
You should never take shelter for granted you never know what’s around the corner only GOD dose
Same 🖐️
Same
Same here
I'm a city guy, not really cut out for this kind of life, but I've found myself watching more and more videos like this recently.
This one is my favourite, as the guy's infectious enthusiasm makes you smile - the genuine happiness about the pizza and being out there is a joy to watch. Thanks Dude, keep on truckin'.
If you ever decide to try it out for yourself, I'd highly recommend going with a buddy or two to share the experience. The reality of being out like this completely cut off from your usual daily routines and facing new unforeseen challenges is sometimes a 50/50 in terms of what your experience will be. It's a great way of living if you ease into the lifestyle, even if it's only for a weekend at a time, just getting out there and in touch with the more simplistic and perhaps primal ways of life. I used to go out camping with 2 friends far out in the woods for a weekend every month or so, and just sitting out there in good company with a fire burning for hours, enjoying some home cooked food, building up your small camp over the days etc.. it's such a nice way to relax and get some perspective on life :)
Really Daniel lol
@@babyfacetuchgold2364 Yea
But you're not able . Don't bs and play me . That's no chance to enhance anything . You picked the wrong bloke for that . How could you not know
U prob are a zombie not no it
we saved our dryer lint as fire starter when we went camping, works great!1
I’ve always liked the thought of living in something small, in a cozy little thing in the middle of a blizzard in freezing temps but being warm inside my cozy little hut
Samee
You know I used to live for the whole winter for about 20 years and I never used heat at night I found it if you have four good down quilts you don't have to waste all your energy and battery power to heat a vehicle I mean you should put some water under the blanket and the dog food also cuz that'll freeze but when it goes to 40 below you'd be surprised how easy it is to survive a night with the right amount of down quilts
Why would you be curious about making enough coals to cook on it
Except people don't think about the technical difficulties that a van brings lmao like where to shit and how not to bogged when you're chilling in snow
@@yesdude3914 Its not science
Love the shoutout to mom, never too old to give love to the lady who who carried and cared for you!
The ONLY lady who loves you without qualification...
@@yankee2yankee216 Correct
me: being sad
this dude:
*makes a wholesome pizza*
me: happy again
I mean just look at this knife !
Ah, jeez! The B&G came out amazing!! I can hear the crunch. I am now dying of hunger!
Wish I could live the van life. Now I just need a van and a life.
sprinter vans are incognito non target vagabond obvious motorhomes are red flags
/Jam Slam .... I saw you many time. your are dami im fan!! me too :) .....from seoul
And a pair of cams too
I can provide you a custom van , but can we share a bed together in van
@@nevermind4010 I'm almost sure he's a guy
Just a happy camper, enjoying his freedom and VW Van.
@Hans Hummer that would be me
: )
BeyondXtream is it 4WD or AWD?
@@MrAWD-ox3gk In VW-language it is Syncro
I can honestly say I’ve never appreciated winter until I’ve started watching these camper van videos!
You should try staying in a van in the snow
Don't be fool, its spring weather, winter weather is totally different, you can't sleep in van during winter.
Living in a van during a snowstorm looks so cozy ❄❄💙
Dude is eating better than me when I’m home!!!
Cris LeRose no
true
Hahaha 😂 !! Only eating man.. survive!! Haha
@Cris LeRose my wife does pretty good meals for me, but yet... this looked so tasty...
WHAT IS U R POVERTY LEVEL?
This is how im gonna live if my wife divorce me
Holy shit 11k lol I’m still married btw
Ha! Shit...!!! Dont be wishing for that!
Hahahah I would have to live like that because i would be broke sooo broke..I have 2 kids and wife has not worked for 13 years...these videos give me hope hahahaha
Samuelu2135
Don't waste time.
Start living Now.
If she leaves, you're Still LIVING Your dream ...
😂
@Moddie Seven because it is only matter of time for it to happen thanks to gynocentric egaliterianism society currently is. #taketheredpill
the whiskey kicked in when he decided to take a walk in the snow.
He was having like an existential moment right there.
Nothing like taking a whiskey-fueled walk in the pitch black wilderness....said no one ever...lol.
@@smck20 haha I've done it many times..
Zen moments happen when one has a zig or two.
I was afraid he would fall asleep in the snow.
Watching this at my 9-5 job desk, knowing that i will be living this life soon with my van i converted 🥰
I have anxiety issues and watching videos like this with no background music and just the sound of the environment, equipment, footsteps etc. really calms me. thanks.
It makes me sleepy lol
Couldn't agree more Philip. I have severe anxiety issues and watching videos like that just take me away. So peaceful
@@shauncuk5204 who needs background music with video like this.
I dis have anxiety issues, but now they back watching this, being stuck out in a forest all winter🙄
U should try ASMR videos
From all the stress as a student, it would be so nice to just drive away and chill like this
Right.
The Van Life is Calling
Save time- do it now.
Don't worry, once you have your useless liberal arts degree and no work history, $200k of student loan debt, this will be your only choice
All the stress as a student? Wait until you are 40-50. You will learn about all new forms and sources of stress.
that intro was bad ass af haha looked like some kind of winter apocolypse movie
Shining...newer version..lol
and then he jumps when he opens his biscuits
I thought the same: badass shots
i want to see that movie now
Welcome to my home. ;)
A pile of hot coals on top would do the trick too. Just halve the cook time since it’s hot on both top and bottom.
Love the quietness when it’s snowing. It dampens all sounds and is so peaceful
"A crazy world we live in..." Oh just wait 'til March 2020
Fr it didn’t age well💀💀
Next month is going to be Doras' coming
@@yahomeboicutenohomo1625 yea, to find where the hell we went wrong.
Lmao
what's worse now is what's next? what's yet to come? ww3?
How could you hate this guy? He’s living life to the fullest and in my opinion the best way possible! Wilderness, a van, just enjoying gods greatest creation Mother Nature! Can’t get any better than that!
Dude,waking up in a $50 million dollar mansion with your own private chef and indoor swimming pool and hot tub and every other amenity sounds to me like a ton better than this. I understand the romanticism but you have to be realistic as well.
@@mrmike743 that's all relative.
I hate the idea of living in a mansion where someone cooks my food and takes care of me like I'm a child. It would be nice for a short time, but I'd get bored fast. Just learn to live within your means.
@@rowmaster6894 to each his own
We should get rid of all cities like Seattle, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Cincinnati, etc and the country will be nothing but wilderness and small villages. Also it will be great with no suburbs
31:16 sounds soo good with the background lo-fi song
Your reaction after tasting your pizza was adorable and the fact that you thanked your mom for the recipe. Awwww. You are the kind of person that is liked by everyone!!
frrr dam your comment almost made me cry
ok, i know... you are looking for a hubby to pay your bills... good luck on it with sweetalking
found him kinda unbearable after the third "mm!"
So true
being a good person is always satisfying
I love the feeling of being in a small comfort van and outside is snowing. It makes me feel like im protected.
You can also try :)
I know exactly what u mean
I also know exactly what you mean 😂😂😂
@@Mromarcito23 arnt us humans so funny
Should I be sleeping?
Yes
Will I continue watching at 3.07am ?
Hell yesss
I literally read this comment at 3:07 a.m. 😊
A man of culture you are XD
It's funny watching this in 2022 after just watching the Antarctica trip. Congratulations on the success.
When he said “I’m gonna make a pizza” I thought he was gonna pull out a digiorno frozen pizza and just slap it on the skillet 😂
I did lmao
🍕 it's not delivery......🙂
Peter C that looks like a tasty pizza, not gonna lie.
Love how the Snow is a natural noise canceler; how it muffles out the sound, yet allows natural sounds to pass.
Damn
Is it just me who finds him really cute (not in a romantic way) he’s just really humble and happy what a guy
We know your crushing on him
Definitely!
Nah it's just you
I feel the same way, he is just has a all around sweet personality that comes thru. I just love all his videos. He is so talented! I hope he finds all the success he deserves. Keep trucking Chad. ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wtf
Just use charcoal lighter fluid for firestarter. $7 for a half gallon which lasts me 10 or so fires. You don't need to blow in it or stack kindling in certain ways. Just squirt more if it's dying on ya
You're such a great guy, you just can't be hated.
KiZi Agreed
Explain the damn dislikes
Snow Storm Alert: Man goes van camping while other man walks dog in mountains. Awesome!
As an old Canadian gold exploration geologist I have a lot of experience in winter conditions.
Vehicle wise I recommend upgrading to winter windshield wipers in these conditions as their rubber shrouded nature prevents ice build up on your wipers, making for a clearer windshield.
If you haven't done so I recommend putting chains on all 4 wheels.
Your choice of Sorel Caribou boots is excellent though I would blouse my pant bottoms into my socks or wear good gaiters. It keeps your pant legs drier in the snow.
I would use a small 24" handled ax rather than a knife and baton. You are in a truck and have no need to save the weight and an ax can do a lot more than a knife and do it faster, more safely and with less effort. Imagine if you were in real bush and not a parking lot. You would probably need to buck up a fallen tree for fire wood or for poles.
I have had to overnight in the bush in winter unexpectedly with only my field pack and ax. It is not a problem as you can make a lean to with your ax and then get a good fire going, make a bed with the spruce boughs and branches and then use your space blanket from your emergency kit.
Shovel wise, I'd go with a larger, square aluminum snow shovel. I'd keep a steel spade too but for digging harder material if needed.
Finally, I recommend clearing off all of the snow from your vehicle before you drive off. Leaving heavy snow on your roof when you drive is lazy and it can blow off suddenly at road speeds, blocking your visibility or worse, blowing onto another vehicle and blocking theirs.
@levi blankenship If you don't like it don't read it.
The author asked for advice, I gave it.
@@vernshein5430 I enjoyed reading this and found it very interesting ✌🙂
If this ever saves me one day I’ll remember this comment
Golden RUclips rule: 1. Judge 2. Read comment
Don’t let anyone be an ass to you, thought this was very informative.
Nobody can dislike this
This guy has some crazy drone skills
I was noticing that myself! This whole episode has great production values. I live in this state and I'm amazed how beautiful he's made everything look.
am batman. That’s what I was thinking. I was like, “how is he filming this from a distance?”
Newer drones allow you to map routes making shots like that easy while he drives.
This was weirdly satisfying to watch.
its nice to live on an adventure
I was going to say the same exact thing
Mehrab Hussein Dude these camping videos are always so relaxing, I used to get so chill off Led Strouds old survival show, and been digging these videos ever since. I think humans have a deep desire for simplicity that is not being met in todays toxic society.
Who needs pornhub
@@mcren6781 well said, I can agree.
Every day when my kid gets home from school, he asks if Chad the van guy has posted a new video 😊 he'll be happy today.
Cute
ha ha ha! I love this! Thanks for sharing. Tell him that I said to tell him hello!
Future van dweller right there ;-)
sweet
Claire you should surprise him with a Christmas camping trip. 😊
Dude! You're living my dream. I'm envious and jealous but I want to thank you for taking me along with you.
It’s real. You’re the guy living in a van down by the river, a motivational speaker
hahahahaha they cut the part where he's rolling doobies.
ROLLING DOOBIES!
Oh, 2019. I remember the good old days.
Best days in my life that I ruined by myself
Oh yeah.
Srs
It’s 3am here and I’m struggling with a reason to live. This guy is out in the middle of nowhere and is super happy with a pizza.
Wtf.....I’m clearly doing everything fucking wrong.
Man, i hear ya and can relate sometimes. I struggle with a reason to live also. It helps though to try and do what this guy is doing. Try to take pleasure in the simple things of life, while you try to create your own reason to exist. Anyway hope that helps for whatever it’s worth. It is a daily struggle.
You are not alone. Watching these videos really bring a sense of “what’s wrong in my life shouldn’t matter, there’s a guy out here making pizza in a winter storm!” You are not doing anything wrong, you just need to experience a change to bring you a sense of relief. Going camping is a great way. Setting up a tent, collecting firewood, drinking by the fire listening to music really resets bad things that recently happened. It’s an epiphany of realizing there’s always tomorrow and I can make something of today 🙂
I used to bitch about the shoes I wore: until I met a man with no feet.
Absolutely. I'm in.
Same. But I always see if tomorrow will be better. And it is!!
Chad...will you pick me up ?
Im in wenatchee, wa...looks like fun enjoyed your van life exsperience in snow storm 👍
Dude! Whatever you did with this video, however you labeled it or RUclips caught on...2.7mil views?! The rest are 300+k! You struck gold with this video man congratulations!
I’m sitting in my 75 degree house watching this looking out at the snow , I almost was going to do this but a nap sounded way easier
I vote for the 75 degree nap for sure 😳
😂😂😂😂😂
His genuine laughter eating the pizza in the snow storm is exactly what it's all about.
🧢, he was faking it that thing was burnt to crust on the bottom 😂
@@younglord1579 I find it amazing that someone can be this braindead.
Dude @ 23:30 when you’re “laying in the snow, looking up, hitting ya in the face, pondering life” - I’ve been there “Exactly There!” .. very relaxing moment .. luv it
Seems like such a nice guy, makes me wish he had someone with him cause seems like it could get lonely and he’s a good guy who deserves a good friend
Being alone in the wild is bliss.
@@Soren27 yea 300 years ago
@@ItzDrPlow lol you trippin man.
@@Soren27 lol nah we all could use some alone time
@@ItzDrPlow ain't that the truth.
Now that was “BADASS all the way through!!! Epic drone footage. Captured the sound of falling snow....Chains on the Vanagon....sweet!!! Could climb a tree with those on. Picked up some tips on vasolene cotton ball fire starters and the pizza prep, cook and eat.....yummm!!!!
Vanagon, clothing and gear all properly outfitted for the conditions. Great Video!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert! This is an awesome comment. You "got" everything that I try to express in these videos! Thanks for being part of the channel!
@@LivingTheVanLife I agree, Robert Lebo Nailed it 100% !!! ... Great video, Great channel !
@@LivingTheVanLife exactly what I was gonna say too!! Love from India Buddy ❤️
It felt like I was there ..specially when dude was looking up at the stars asking himself how do we exists..he heard nothing but the snow falling..just peaceful ..and beautiful..
Totally agree!
that does sound nice!
nice pic
Add a few teaspoons of water to the skillet. This will make steam and quickly heat the top of the pizza melting the cheese. Meanwhile the bottom will continue to cook and you should have a nice crispy crust.
Imagine the effort his been through spend a lot of time taking a good camera angles and spots such as using the drone and taking great shots i mean dude ur editing and cinematographer talent is above beyond! 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾💯
Rodmel De Castro how is he evening doing it by himself?
@@bigpoppachino3437 that's what I am tryna figure out! How the heck is he operating a drone whilst driving up a snowy mountain?!?
How do you know he is not alone?
@@Sssssssslf i think he's doing it all by his effort and patient work. We all know its so hard imagine how he manage to do this kind of things by himself. However his perseverance and passionate mindset to be able to do this hard work brought him to this perfect result. Hands down. 💯
ᵀʰʳᵉᵉ ᵒᶠ ᵃ ᴷⁱⁿᵈ i hope hes not tryna make us believe he is by himself because its gone be very hard to believe
I’m a married guy, 2 young adult kids, living in a 3000 sq foot home near the beach on the East Coast....Yet, I envy the life that you live. Your snow videos are my favorite. I’m also liking the bush lifestyle of starting fires etc that you’re adding to your videos lately. Those are basically the two genre videos I watch ( van/RV life & bush survival shelter life). Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas & happy healthy new year to you !
Yes! Awesome Vin! Thanks for watching!
Weird flex but ok
Sounds like you need to get out more boomer
Sorry fellas...didn’t mean it to sound like a humble brag. It was meant to say, that once time comes, its time to downsize... life is too short to be stuck in a big place, when the world can be enjoyed in a camper van. Btw, not a boomer either ya dang millennial. 😜
You sound like me, trapped on the North Shore of Long Island - the most overpopulated “suburbs” in all the USA.
The fact he had to walk his camera all the way out, walk back and then get the shot had me dying 😂
He needs snow shoes, they make a world of difference in powder
lol
This video pays for the van.
On top of that he had to take some long way around cause you cant see any foot prints in the shots
Yay to Mom!! For the great pizza recipe, and the idea of how to cook it. You looked so happy, and so excited that it turned out so great. Mom's are good for that sort of thing!
I love how for a brief moment he was just a happy content dude. Living outside in the cold eating bomb ass pizza.
I was looking for this comment
Ass pizza? Doesn't sound good.
ngl that pizza made me hungry lol
That method for directing your breath to get the fire going is cool! Never seen that before--thank you! That'll be useful.
It works really great!
Yeah that's pretty cool 👍
Funny you mentioned that on Jason's Channel: I just saw that trick for first time yesterday. Haven't had a chance to try it yet!
Yeah , same method for holding something better ...
Ive never seen this before. Ive learned something today, thanks
The whole survivorman in a van thing is really scratching all the right itches for me. Time to go winter camping. Love it.
Out of our own experience, we can definately recommend it :)
I lost my best winter camping buddy. I need to get used to going alone, but I wish more were into it like us.
Holy shit!! The intro is like watching a movie.
Yeah wonder how he got it so stable. Video uploader can you please tell us how?
respect to you, for the effort taken in placing the camera for a cool shot, then walking back to pick it up.
What would we do without moms. Big thanks to all moms in the world. 😊👍
anyone else that guy in the back going out for a normal walk with his dog
@Joy Payne whats with all these emojis?
Luis Madariaga 😅you right 😂
I saw it too. I thought wow there's a wolf wandering around on it's own, and he doesn't even know. Then I saw the guy behind him. Then I thought wow, that guy has a pet wolf.
Guy walking his dog is probably the same guy flying the drone and getting all those action shots of the van at the start of the vid.
Hahah😜😜
Nice!!! Here’s a trick I learned in the Himalayas for mountain pizza...it saves you stove time (fuel) by not having to pre-cook the ingredients. All you have to do is build it upside down! So start with the meat, then quickly add the veggies after the fat renders in the pan, then add some cheese if you’d like, then add the crust on top. Let it cook for a few minutes, then just flip that sucker over to brown the bottom. Easy as pie...or in this case, pizza.
Also, you’re in the snow! No need to cut all hunched over on the ground. Dig a small pit and use the snow you’ve dug out to build a bench on the edge of the pit. 1 foot deep pit + 1 foot bench = 2 feet of room to put you’re legs in to. Then you can comfortably lean over to the other side of the pit and use that ledge to cut, chop, do whatever.
Nice video man. Happy camping.
great idea for the pizza upside down.. gonna try that out on my next trip
the ASMR sounds from sparkling fire and chopping food and everything oh god its so mesmerizing
THANKS FOR THE GOOD SOUND QUALITY 🙏🏻
Can't thank you enough for making these videos Chad.. painstaking work but again, so helpful to so many of us.. ur ingenuity & humility is admirable! - Monty, India
Thanks, Monty!
That’s a scary thought Chad!
I love how he literally got toasted and decided to go for a walk.
“That is the sound of nothing”... those seconds of silence reduce my anxiety like no 💊
I m with you always
@@trendingvlogs1396 thats kinda creepy
@@christiemaerker6693 😂 you stole my comment
This guy knows how to appreciate life!
That’s for sure I am jealous 🤣
I went through a few of those severe snow storms living in my van in colorado - It was a fun challenge.. I was set up and insulated real good , and I was able to shelter my generator and I had propane heat. So I was nice and warm, and it was fun -
It was tiring shoveling snow all night, but I enjoyed shoveling the snow . I miss the mountains and the snow sometimes. But It was getting hard to find places to park the van and sleep, and I could feel impending doom coming to the us. So I got as far away as I could.
I’m 50 years old and every time the biscuit can pops I still get scared to death LOL
Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@lil_poob6262 a 50 yearold wouldn't say lol so that's cap
I'm 6ft 18 stone and ex forces and I still leave the bathroom light on at night.
yur boi Finn derp
sa.ajlee 😂👍🏻
“Living in a van, down by the river!” I’ll tell you what...didn’t plan to watch the entire video, but once I started watching, I couldn’t stop! Awesome adventure! Makes me want to get a van and do some serious traveling and camping and just see some of the world i have missed! And the food? Wow! Just being outdoors and taking it in....thanks man! Really enjoyed your adventure. And thanks for sharing!