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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • Embark on a van life adventure with me in the heart of the Oregon forest as I camp and cook in my Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van! 🚐🌲
    In this video, witness how I set up my van for straightforward outdoor cooking and discover the practical side of life on the road. 🍳🏞️
    🏕️ Camp Cooking: Join me in preparing easy recipes with basic ingredients amid the serene Oregon forest.
    🌅 Sunset Views: Experience the beauty of sunset in the deep forest, showcasing the simplicity of van life.
    🛌 Vanagon Comfort: Explore the features of my Westfalia camper, highlighting the convenience of life on the go.
    Whether you're a van life enthusiast or just intrigued by life on the road, this video provides inspiration, tips, and a glimpse into the van life experience.
    🚗 Van Life | 🏕️ Camping | 🍽️ Outdoor Cooking | 🏞️ Oregon Forest | 🌅 Sunset Views | #VanLife #CampervanCooking #OregonForest #VanagonAdventure #OutdoorLiving
    If you enjoyed the video, hit like, subscribe for more van life content, and drop a comment with your favorite camping recipe or van life hack! Peace out, keep on trucking! 🌟

Комментарии • 315

  • @zlatan_2197
    @zlatan_2197 Год назад +115

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

    • @jerryhack5192
      @jerryhack5192 Год назад +2

      Very well put.

    • @waynehenson1094
      @waynehenson1094 Год назад +1

      Agreed.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum Год назад +6

      I vote Arctic trip in the vanagon!

    • @simoncummins1964
      @simoncummins1964 Год назад +1

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

    • @mikesievers1482
      @mikesievers1482 Год назад

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

  • @richardwalther6229
    @richardwalther6229 Год назад +44

    Anything involving his old VW Van is something worth watching.

  • @atifjameel_aj
    @atifjameel_aj Год назад +44

    I get excited whenever Chad drops any video.

  • @DeepBlueSea692
    @DeepBlueSea692 Год назад +11

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

  • @jeffalderson9443
    @jeffalderson9443 Год назад +4

    Always love to see the Westy!

  • @CellasChariot
    @CellasChariot Год назад +6

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

  • @highway88hiking38
    @highway88hiking38 Год назад +3

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

  • @irishdefense77
    @irishdefense77 Год назад +5

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

  • @panoramama
    @panoramama Год назад +1

    I love it when I see old westy on the thumbnail

  • @debrasill3678
    @debrasill3678 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @worklessenjoylifemore
    @worklessenjoylifemore 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @donna1648
    @donna1648 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @liedebunker1253
    @liedebunker1253 Год назад +1

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

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Год назад +1

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

  • @soulstarmusiclover1254
    @soulstarmusiclover1254 Год назад +3

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

  • @gianluca_casadio
    @gianluca_casadio 11 месяцев назад

    chad your vanlife videos are the best ever

  • @marcusoutdoors4999
    @marcusoutdoors4999 Год назад +1

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

  • @Asifkhan-px2jf
    @Asifkhan-px2jf Год назад +2

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

    • @T0nyD1986
      @T0nyD1986 Год назад +2

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

  • @riceball_5
    @riceball_5 Год назад +2

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

  • @RosieSanjose-wj4qn
    @RosieSanjose-wj4qn Год назад +3

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

  • @beverlyvogel2201
    @beverlyvogel2201 Год назад +1

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

  • @Syncrogreg
    @Syncrogreg Год назад

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

  • @galegarcia1988
    @galegarcia1988 Год назад +1

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

  • @jenboyles5381
    @jenboyles5381 Год назад +1

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

  • @lawrencef3560
    @lawrencef3560 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @georgestark4100
    @georgestark4100 Год назад

    Love the clawhammer banjo

  • @craigkibbe1506
    @craigkibbe1506 Год назад +9

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

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog Год назад

    wow very nice experience friend

  • @Kennedy-w3f
    @Kennedy-w3f Год назад

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

  • @marcleibovic6879
    @marcleibovic6879 Год назад +1

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

  • @chrishomel9558
    @chrishomel9558 Год назад +1

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

  • @DadDuck412
    @DadDuck412 Год назад +1

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

  • @cathyfloridagirl2867
    @cathyfloridagirl2867 Год назад

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

  • @nancy27c
    @nancy27c 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @BigFrankRizzo
    @BigFrankRizzo Год назад +1

    Love the old VW Rig!!! 🍻🍻

  • @Michaelajacksonfilms
    @Michaelajacksonfilms Год назад

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

  • @ansiansari1153
    @ansiansari1153 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @christophergarrett2721
    @christophergarrett2721 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @JD-yd3sj
    @JD-yd3sj Год назад

    These videos just make the viewer happy

  • @jeepersdelight
    @jeepersdelight Год назад

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

  • @otherwisewelcome9313
    @otherwisewelcome9313 Год назад +1

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

  • @franmarder1127
    @franmarder1127 Год назад

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

  • @TonyPhillips-jy7ev
    @TonyPhillips-jy7ev Год назад

    Cool little pack table

  • @dalidydutchgirl634
    @dalidydutchgirl634 Год назад

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

  • @EdisEndah
    @EdisEndah Месяц назад

    simple but complete cool car 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @melissaabeyta6823
    @melissaabeyta6823 Год назад +3

    Really miss your videos, I hope you get back to uploading your adventures soon. Too far in between videos lol. 😊❤

  • @pepawg2281
    @pepawg2281 Год назад

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

  • @robertlebo4092
    @robertlebo4092 Год назад +2

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

  • @bettynajafi9223
    @bettynajafi9223 Год назад

    Thank youChad,That's amazing.

  • @gordon7470
    @gordon7470 Год назад

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

  • @poges
    @poges Год назад +1

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

  • @blueenduro5060
    @blueenduro5060 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @nateoreilly6885
    @nateoreilly6885 Год назад

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

  • @susang994
    @susang994 Год назад

    Always enjoyable whichever van you’re in.

  • @langley1400
    @langley1400 Год назад

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

  • @alexaapoe
    @alexaapoe Год назад

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

  • @lindasteller
    @lindasteller 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @ahmetozdilek1355
    @ahmetozdilek1355 Год назад +1

    Where have you been! We missing you bro ! Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷 in Kayseri !

  • @eadlondon-nm2uy
    @eadlondon-nm2uy Год назад

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

  • @ebutuoy451
    @ebutuoy451 Год назад

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

  • @Asifkhan-px2jf
    @Asifkhan-px2jf Год назад

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

  • @Coolness59
    @Coolness59 Год назад

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

  • @elliothagen9874
    @elliothagen9874 2 месяца назад

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

  • @denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535

    I love your videos I used to binge watch them.

  • @jaystewart9947
    @jaystewart9947 Год назад +1

    Great content Chad. As usual!

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Год назад +4

    Always amazed at the amount of unique shots and editing that you do (e.g. the shot of the old barn then the shot from inside the barn as the van drive across. That's 5-10 minutes of effort for a 15 second shot. Still, great video and really helps us live vicariously through you. The meal looked great!

  • @supernova3490
    @supernova3490 Год назад +1

    Love from Kashmir 🍁

  • @lorrieschiller5201
    @lorrieschiller5201 Год назад

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

  • @benoitgilardeau1555
    @benoitgilardeau1555 Год назад

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

  • @brendabinczewski7624
    @brendabinczewski7624 Год назад

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

  • @kaydodds2842
    @kaydodds2842 Год назад

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

  • @mikebagg9155
    @mikebagg9155 Год назад

    You lost me when the Brussel sprouts came out 😂

  • @manuelg3244
    @manuelg3244 Год назад +1

    🎉😊 buenísimo

  • @ruchiramunjal6061
    @ruchiramunjal6061 Год назад

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

  • @russelldrey8678
    @russelldrey8678 Год назад

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

  • @elizabethfrance
    @elizabethfrance Год назад +1

    I was going to comment at least it's not raining, but then when you said where you were headed, we know how that ended. Did you get stuck in the mud? We've had a really wet Summer in the UK, hardly been out in the van, hate the rain, hunkering down for days gets boring. So does attending events where everyone gets stuck in the mud and it takes hours to leave! The last few years we have seemed to get our Moorland Fires in the Spring, at least a wet Summer meant we didn't get any more fires so far this year.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  Год назад +2

      No. That’s not how burning man ended. That’s how the media wanted to portray it. But the rain and the mud came and went before the event ended. By the time it ended and it was time to leave, the mud was gone.

  • @lorrieschiller5201
    @lorrieschiller5201 Год назад

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

  • @IndigenousPathways
    @IndigenousPathways Год назад +1

    Our Vanagons have MOJO. They were designed for outdoor recreation with windows all around the vehicle offering great viewing from inside the van. The sprinters were designed originally for cargo applications, and while they have many capabilities that far exceed a Vanagon, the sprinter will never have the mojo that a Vanagon has.

  • @duanerichardson1669
    @duanerichardson1669 Год назад

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

  • @anserkhan9430
    @anserkhan9430 Год назад

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

  • @chimochills
    @chimochills Год назад

    Well done intro brother.

  • @aj2281ca
    @aj2281ca Год назад

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

  • @inerttech2570
    @inerttech2570 Год назад

    My favorite VW T3 is back on the road !

  • @danielwilliams9625
    @danielwilliams9625 Год назад

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

  • @michaelkurz9067
    @michaelkurz9067 Год назад +1

    Here in flagstaff there can 2ft of snow and City will post no 🔥 in camp sites

  • @marciacoker2968
    @marciacoker2968 Год назад

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

  • @jada4334
    @jada4334 Год назад

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

  • @flatsixr
    @flatsixr Год назад

    Sorry. Can’t get enough of that turbo spooling down on shutdown. 😂

  • @TW---
    @TW--- Год назад +1

    Please tell me there's a LTVL style muddy Vanagon "escape from Burning Man" episode coming up.

  • @lorisarreal211
    @lorisarreal211 Год назад

    Love the old skool van and videos!! ❤

  • @deetrvl4life875
    @deetrvl4life875 Год назад

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

  • @mamamia5556
    @mamamia5556 11 месяцев назад

    Miss that Westfalia...

  • @happily1977
    @happily1977 Год назад

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

  • @deanwaller8283
    @deanwaller8283 Год назад

    Oh yeah,the vanagon is BACK!!!!

  • @travelingwithsherise
    @travelingwithsherise Год назад +1

    Great video! I would love to see a breakdown on your camera gear!!! ❤

  • @yeah4me1
    @yeah4me1 Год назад

    Great shots. Thank you!

  • @ashkanmahmood3539
    @ashkanmahmood3539 Год назад

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

  • @YetiShots
    @YetiShots Год назад +1

    your neutral safety switch is worn out sir. Reverse lights did not come on, only flickered when changing gears. great video and content.

  • @VanDoghies
    @VanDoghies Год назад +1

    Can't wait to see your experience at Burning Man with the VW! That BLM spot looks awesome, we have been exploring a lot more of Eastern and Central Oregon and the camping is awesome. Any location available on your socials?

  • @benoitgilardeau1555
    @benoitgilardeau1555 Год назад

    Hi Chad, wow Montreal chicken seasoning, I check you from Montréal