Goodbye 2022 - VanLife How Much Money?
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your continued positive support!
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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I was fortunate to meet Brian in January of this year (2022) at a meetup in Quartzsite. What you see here, on this channel, with this video and the others on his channel, is the same humble, kind, giving human being that I and others met and got to know better over those few days.What you see in Brian's videos, is real. It was an honour for me to meet him. To Brain, Kelly, and to all the good people who follow your adventures, I wish you a wonderful and peaceful 2023!
Your camping fee total is a testament to your knowledge and patience living on the road.
Happy New Year.
I can’t imagine anyone being negative toward you and your lifestyle. Happy new year
Then you don't know people very well
I don't understand negative comments. If you don't have something good to say don't say anything. Plus if someone doesn't like what they are watching just turn it off. You live for you and enjoy yourself.
Thanks for sharing.
F* the haters. It's usually jealousy and fear on their part.
You have your priorities in order. You are a positive force for good.
Keep learning, growing, and loving.
Thank you for being so open with us.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 🎊🌈
I agree -- F the haters. They hate because that is all haters know how to do. If it were my channel, I'd nuke those bass turds in a heart beat. But I've heard from other channels that such nuking diminishes views/reactions and therefore revenue over time which is extremely unfortunate but it is what it is. :( I guess if you're gonna' play with the devil (FB in this case), you gotta' take the bad with the good. :(
I'm sorry people are mean to you.
You seem like a good person.
I wouldn't mind living that life.
I really respect your transparency, honesty, and humbleness. You haven’t changed these qualities other than being more peaceful and content. I always love seeing your uploads, knowing you are out there safe and living life well. Happy new 2023 Brian and Kelly!
I've been following your channel for a long time. Before I retired, I watched your updates during my work breaks. Although I don't live your lifestyle, it is fun to live it briefly and vicariously through your channel. It is also comforting to know that if my life went to shit, I could carry on. Thank you.
I cannot believe this guy has less than 100k followers! He has great content and he takes the time to make his videos very professional. He goes from build out to cooking to travel to work to adventure, all seamlessly. Thanks Brian, for having such a wonderful channel.
I appreciate that!
Russell I suspect the reason for under a million followers is that some on utube are looking for drama and total excitement.
I realized that this channel is all about sharing experiences. This channel does a fine job of educating folks about this lifestyle.
This style of living can be tremendously efficient. When Brian notes the expenses of full time work is spot on. For many of us doing the sticks n bricks with full time ++ work ( 60 hours a week) basic living expenses easily eclipse 4500 monthly. Self employment adds a health insurance premium of another 1100 monthly .
On that note I just re-subcribed to the channel as RUclips had somehow dropped my subscription. I originally joined back around 2015 and have noticed this happen maybe 3 or so times over the years.
Brian, ignore the negative comments. I so enjoy watching you, you are so real and authentic. I so appreciate you sharing, I hope our paths cross someday. Happy New Year! May 2023 bring you only the best of everything!
My husband and I full-timed for 12 years. After my he died in 2015 started traveling alone and but now at 79 due to some health issues I've had to get an apartment but still travel for 6 months out of the year. Full-time travel is the best life for me. Cheapest way to live and wonderful friends to make. Not everyone understands how great it is, but my Mama used to say if everyone liked the same thing they wouldn't be enough to go around.
You are such a great example! Everyone needs to find their own life and live it! Happy New Year! Away we go!
Hi Brian, I'm so sorry there are people who treat you so badly. You are such a kind, respectful person and it's hard to understand you being treated that way. I really value you and your videos... if I can't be free to live as you do, at least I can enjoy watching you do it. Wishing you only the best for 2023.
Of all the RUclips channels I’ve subscribed to, you are in the top 3. I love your non-glamorized view of this lifestyle. And I love your joy in the life you are living. Thank you, Brian, and happy New Year!
You are the most well spoken , gentle man I have ever listened to on a video . I have never heard you speak badly about anyone or use a cuss word . It’s a pleasure to listen to you Thank you! I hope you have a safe, happy and wonderful “2023” 👍
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My problem with van life is I couldn't sleep I wouldn't feel safe but I love everything else
Widely considered among the most authentic vanlife channels. Never judges, never preaches, never exploits. Brian just documents his life and thoughts, and that’s more than enough. I think I’ve watched every episode. ✌️
98,000 people love you bro , how many people can say that. Maybe a 1/2 percent of negativity . The numbers say your subscribers love you bro .
I don't watching your videos 6 years and think
I'm a retired truck driver end mill in the philippines
I'm from canada but drove all over america coast-to-coast alaska most of my life and i missed you adventure and your videos and others just remind me of that when you cross state lines on some of them highways i was right there you should try that trip to alaska in your van the road goes on forever put it on your bucket list
May god bless you and keep you safe bryan i'll be watching
I don't know how best to deal with the negativity you speak of? That's a strange part of the human/tech/social media experience. I try to, in my mind, deal with trolls by telling myself that these folks are sad, or lonely, or damaged in some way. There's always a story (we all have a story) and I shouldn't be angry.
I've been following you from the beginning (I miss the Dodge van) and would have to say that your introspection seems to have had a very positive affect...It shows. I've always tried to see the beauty the world has offered us and even when I'm not having the greatest day, I can find joy in knowing somewhere someone is. Keep up the great lifestyle and I wish you all the best in 2023.
Articulated very well. God bless your life.
Don't let the nasty people get you down. You are living your life.
Those nasty people are everywhere. People like you are the WINNERS. Thank you for being you.
How true, some people are just negative to others as a reflection of themselves not being happy. It is seen in all aspects, workplaces, families etc.
How can anyone say anything mean to you when you are such a humble human being. Thankyou!
Authenticity is a big part of your brand. Thanks for being real.
I haven't had rent or mortgage since 1996 but the property tax in Oregon is rediculous. Don't forget property tax.
You're so genuine, Brian! I love your non-judgmental, gentle and practical approach. Thanks for this recap, and wishing you a wonderful new year!
I have a lot of respect for you and your words Brian. Hard to imagine you as a drug addict. I would have never thought. I congratulate you and wish you all the best for the coming new year.
I’m so so sorry for all the negative comments, you don’t deserve it, I find you very honest and I enjoy seeing where you adventure too. You show a lot of beautiful scenery! Keep on truckin friend!
You need to let the folks know how good you are getting w/your carving, the guitar, building the camper and so much more.
Brian, you were one of the first channels I subscribed to when researching how to get into my van. Right away I recognized your sincerity and I found a lot of info that was useful. 3 years into it, I wouldn't go back! Like you, this lifestyle is amazing for me. Thanks for carrying on with your positivity and truth. ♥️ here's to 2023!! 🎉
Thanks for this thoughtful video. A few years back, I had a small RUclips channel where I provided useful information and reviews. I never monetized it, and my motives were to be helpful to others. Most of the comments were very positive, but I certainly had my share of sad humans who would criticize me on everything from my content, my video equipment, how I talked and personal attacks on how I looked. After the initial shock, I ignored the negative people and focused on the positive ones. However, it showed me how misery loves company, as most negative folks seemed to have been pretty sad and miserable individuals.
I'm glad you have found a way to lead your life on your own terms. I'm retired, but I continue to try to grow every day. I part-time van dwell, mostly for fun. Life is better when you realize that you are living your goals, not someone else's.
I’m a van 🚐 lifer from Australia 🇦🇺 I love my van life for many reasons especially being able to live cheaply & I can live on $800 a month when I want to or need to van life can be as expensive or cheap as you want it to be & you’re able to go anywhere where you want to which I why van life is the best lifestyle I can see why it’s so popular
You rock kid. I have been following you for years. Stay strong, and keep sharing and educating. Thank you!
Great video. This is all possible, as Brian describes. I've moved from "van life" to a slow world traveler. Whether you dream of living and traveling in a van, or traveling the world. It's all possible. It can be done for under $1200. a month, in my own experience. 76 years old and life is still an "Adventure".
I admire what you have accomplished in life. I also see you as someone that has overcome personal challenges and lives a good clean life doing good things for yourself and others.
I would have loved to go on a caravan trip with you in Arizona but may never get out there again as I am 91. However I still live solo in my Class A Motorhome and am able to do all the necessary chores and still drive it with no problems. I thank God for each day with no illness or severe pain, and use no cane or walker. I even danced at the Rec. Bldg. New Year's Eve celebration.
Love following your channel and have been watching you since the earliest days.
Great recap Brian! I have to laugh, I thought I was the only nomad who drives so little each year.... In 2021 I only drove 7,230 miles and probably only about 6k miles in 2022. My best to you and Kelly for a tremendous, adventurous 2023 🥳🥳🌞🥳🥳
LOVE love all your videos! Please keep up the great work!
I wish I knew more people like you. Day by day brother. Cheers to you
Thanks for the review, I admire your simple life, am always glad to hear about Kelly (ad sometimes see her). Have another wonderful lap around the USA
Happy New year Brian.
You have no haters Brian. Only those that can't allow themselves
to compliment & encourage others. It's an illness.
Brian,
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. I have only been a subscriber for short period but enjoy watching all of your videos. What drew me to your videos is how you are just being you. I enjoy how you talk to the camera, explaining the different things you do and your experiences. Please continue being your humble, honest, and caring self and the subscribers will follow.
Respectfully and sincerely,
Brian (too) :)
I'm living in a van now . But here in Florida it's not that easy ! There's not allott of free camping !
The ones saying negative things, have no ideal what they are talking about and maybe jealous or afraid of trying it their self. I’m part time , van life , thinking about going full time , I enjoy life better traveling, when I am staying in my apt, my life is boring and not much exercise. Personally for me living alone in sticks and bricks is just existing, not living. Safe travels 🤗💕Happy New Year, love watching your videos😊
Indeed! I too enjoy watching your video's.
😀 Sometimes when people are giving you any negative comments it's because they are jealous of your lifestyle and happiness, and they will never change and will continue to be miserable only. So just ignore those people. Be happy the way you want and it is your life and you live your life king-size 😀👍.
Thanks for the video, Brian. You're so REAL and down to earth, that's what I like best about this channel. Dealing with the trolls would be hard but thankfully I think you mostly have a great community of viewers that mirror your easy going nature. Thanks for the breakdown on finances, that's something that I always wondered about. Would you consider doing a video on your job with RUclips? Are you able to write off some of your expenses? How do you get paid? That kind of stuff...Speaking of RUclips, you are coming up on 100k subscribers! You should hit that in 2023! 🤞Happy New Year to you and Kelly. Looking forward to your future adventures! Take care,
Tiff ✌️
Thanks for allowing me to live vicariously through your videos from my recliner in Arizona. 🙂
My cost of living is terrifying this year as we tried to figure out what worked and what we needed in the van. My plans for 2023 are to curb a lot of the extra spending & just focus on budgeting. I’d love to someday leave my digital nomad job & just work the seasonal jobs with my husband. I’ve always admired your frugalness along the way. It helps! Happy new year, Brian!
Had my one-year anniversary on the road at Thanksgiving. This lifestyle allowed me to retire early and have a grand adventure at the same time. My idea of a grand adventure is a simple life living in some of the most beautiful places in the country at the very best time of year for free. Places I could never afford to build a house to live.
I can relate to your laid-back boondocking style, thanks for taking the time to put out these videos!
Never listen to the haters. I enjoy what you do. You have made a difference in my life. Peace from kenny the bus guy.
Thank you, Brian, for being so open about your past and Mental Health.
I have enjoyed your you tube for a number of years and look forward to watching for time to come.
Thank you
Hi Brian Happy New year man hope you and Kelly have a great 2023 ahead and also hope you both have more content together
Even if you were just floating around and didn't have any goal that's your choice and your right and people need to understand that. I don't live for you I live for me. I'm gonna go get in my van now and go float around and I'll be happy as hell.
Been watching you for many years now, glad when you pop up on the home page. Hope you are well!
It’s been a pleasure watching your content for 4 years.You are calm, collected and positive, which has an impact on viewers. Keep it up.
Brian, it is your life. Don't let people tell you how to live your life or get you down.
Just discovered you today. Watched 2 vids and I admire your guts, your honesty and mostly I like your desire to offer your way of life as an alternative to the rat race that most of us are trapped in. I'm 62, thinking a lot about a simpler existence. One that costs much less and yet affords greater value. Many of us have been sucked in to the "more stuff" mentality. More stuff just means more to store and care for, more to be responsible for and less time to really live. Thank you for sharing some tremendous insights. Be well, Friend.
This is one of those videos that you wish you could thumbs up 100 times !
Very well said. Thanks so much for sharing. By far my favorite RUclipsr!
Thank you.
Great seeing you Brian! Lots of Blessings to you in 2023!
Brian, I’ve been a subscriber to your channel since your San Diego days. I’ve always enjoyed your uploads and have looked forward to them each week. You’ve built a wonderful life for yourself. Have a wonderful new year.
I've appreciate how you have grown and developed your living needs as you grew in van life to fit your needs.
I am so sorry to hear that you get negative comments why in the world would anyone say negative to you you are very responsible you work you maintain yourself just keep your head up and don't let people words affect you
Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations on finding what makes you happy.
Lori from Downunder here. I absolutely love your videos. I always wait with anticipation for the next one. I enjoy how you are never negative and find joy in what you do. I feel as though I escape with you. Thank you for taking the time to film what you do. I certainly appreciate it. Wish you all the best for 2023.
I've followed you for years Brian and I have great respect for how you live your life. I also appreciate how articulate and honest you are in sharing things with us. I understand how being on your own in nature serves you. You have found a lifestyle that works for you. I'm sorry you have to contend with negativity. You honestly deserve nothing but respect for how you live the life you've chosen. Thanks for sharing it all with us.
Brian, congrats on all these successful years living as a nomad, yet doing it with humility and grace. I have always enjoyed your adventures, your courage and your honesty. Seeing you and Kelly connecting over time has been fantastic as well. You have become very good at these videos (the clarity of the picture on this one is noticeable--new cam?) and I look forward to each of them. You have enriched my life, and I am grateful. I wish you a very Happy New Year and another year of joy, love, and great adventures! Thank you, Brian, and travel safe always!
What a nice comment! ❤️
Brian thanks for being honest about what van life is like. Watching you over the past few years has taught me a lot about how to make it work.
One of the things I love about your channel is that you’re not trying to convince for or against the life of a nomad. Nothing about you is gaudy and forceful. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Just pure insight. Happy New Years to you and Kelly*.
Brian, I respect your honesty about your past life challenges. I have been following your channel for several years now, and felt I needed to let you know that I admire the way you carry yourself and I enjoy the videos you make. I hope one day to meet you and share a campfire. Take care, Rob
HAPPY NEW YEAR BRIAN! Looking forward to another year of you sharing your life experiences with us!
Happy 2023 to you Brian! I liked what you said about respecting each other and reminded me of this quote: “Among individuals as among nations, the respect for the rights of others is peace.” ✌🏻
That was about as honest of an assessment of your life that I've seen. I hope you have a great new year and look forward to seeing where life takes you in 2023...
We enjoy your authentic and honest kindness. Why the world thinks that meanness is the way to be. Refreshing to watch your videos.
What a great video. Always curious on what people spend. I have had friends ask me how much campgrounds cost and I have to tell them I don't know as it is very rare I ever stay at one. They are so surprised and frankly I did not know about all this until I started watching your channel. Funny how people react when you tell them how you live. Usually great curiosity and you can tell that many sure get it.
I'm impressed by your lifestyle I think a person has to be comfortable with themselves and not always needing entertainment and time I n the woods is awesome
Yo Brian, Ive been following you for about 7 yrs now, Thanks for sharing that you are a recovering drug addict....I didnt know that.
You have the best van life channel by far. This channel is one of the reasons I bought a van. I could not live full time out there but a couple months for sure.
Thanks for sharing...very valuable information. Love your videos.
Nature can be a passion of a life among others, I'm sure that's your case. We like you, because you have the pure simplicity of a tree or a mountain. You're so very profoundly integrated with mother Earth.
Great job Brian . Out of all the you tubers I watch . You are one of the most honest and caring man I know!
What a great video, thanks you! I hope 2023 is a great year for you and Kelly.
Good info, and good that things have worked out for you. You were honest, don't sugarcoat, and help ppl understand the nomad lifestyle isn't for everyone, and that's ok. No harm in trying it out. I think it's cool you work hard for stints, are able to live minimally, save, and still have a good life. Don't take what mean ppl say to heart, consider the source, brush it off, and move on. Some ppl are just plain angry at themselves, and strike out at others. Happy New Year!! I wish you and Kelly a safe, healthy, adventurous 2023. 🙂👍
Before Bob started his RUclips channel you were the guy to watch to actually teach you how to vanlife, and even noe I'd still rather watch yours. Thank you for that.
Brian, Thanks for your honesty. I recently just found your channel. Even though the lifestyle is not for me, I love camping. My only suggestion for future videos is to include your music. I find you and your music to really touch the spirituality of yourself, your surroundings, and what you are all about. So, thanks again, and happy 2023. Brian D.
Great stuff man, definitely ignore the negative and hateful comments or have someone delete them for you.
You're a very admirable human. I too am a recovering addict living in my van on the go. I respect your goals that you set for your life and how they're personal growth goals, I set similar goals for myself. Thanks for existing.
Thank you for another heart-felt video. I appreciate your channel because it's about living a full human experience with integrity and honesty, versus simply being a "van life influencer." Health and safe travels in 2023!
thank you for your content and honesty.
sending positive support ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ :)
For some of the same reasons I lived in and drove 18 wheelers coast to coast for 20 years. Saved money, got sober, invested in some property, now I don't have to do a d**m thing.
Great place to be!👍🏼✌🏼
your best video ever
ALL GOOD STUFF BRO. YOU DESERVE THE LIFE YOU LEAD. WERE HERE ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME . LIFES A CLASSROOM , NOT A COURTROOM. LET EVERY DAY YOU LIVE , MAKE YOU HAPPY, AND BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PERSON IN THE MIRROR. ITS PEACE WE SEEK, I TOO AM LEARNING TO LIVE OFF WAY LESS, BUT IM SO CLOSE TO 62, MY HEALTH IS THE PROBLEM. SO WORK IS ALMOST OUT OF THE QUESTION. I RARELY LEAVE THE PROPERTY AT ALL & FUNDS ARE REAL TIGHT , ESPECIALLY AFTER MY LAYOFF IN 2020. I WENT DOWNHILL, 85% CUT IN INCOME. THATS A SHOCKER. SO IT IS HUMBLING LEARNING TO SURVIVE. BUT 2 YEARS LATER AND 3 TO GO..... THANK YOU JESUS. THE LORD SUPPLIES. SAFE TRAVELS AND HAVE A BLESSED 2023 BRIAN....
I've been following you for a couple of years now. I rarely post but I thoroughly enjoy your channel and look forward to your posts. When I heard you say some folks leave mean posts I had to tell you. ---- Haters got hate. I think you do a great job and love following your channel.😉👋💫
I have been following you for sometime now I love the way you camp and the great spots you find.
Hello 23 good bye 22
Hey man, as a fellow Bryan, someone just getting into this way of living (on and off for the last year, hoping to hit the road full time in March/April), and a recovering alcoholic, thank you for taking the time to make this video. It is truly appreciated. Inspiring to hear the success stories of others who’ve been at it for an extended time and also super informative. Can be daunting financially jumping into the unknown, but your story gives me a lot of confidence in making the right decision. Thanks for for being vulnerable and having the courage to be open and honest. And thanks for all you do my friend, I appreciate you!
You are one amazing human being
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You do a great job on your channel Brian! So much positivity, and good that you share with all of us. I am grateful to have discovered your channel in the past year. It gave me so much peace and calm as I go through heart issues. Keep living your best life!
Happy New Year!
Thanks for that rundown on costs. I was actually a little amazed at your fuel costs, which are similar to mine with a 55km (35mi) a day drive, but then I realize you're driving a cube-van so it eats more than a car. Still, you're not paying property tax, electrical bills, fire insurance, etc. I am considering this lifestyle, at least for a while after I retire. I'm glad you're enjoying it. There's so much to see.
As for the detractors, some people are intrinsically miserable, and they lash out at those who are happy. Remember that living well is the best revenge.🙂
You have the best mobile living channel ever. I love your work.
hey I appreciate it!
Trolls are a fact of life. We might not get notes on our desk but management and other coworkers provide negative environments. Your channel is great and positive. I can't find anything negative about you or the channel. Keep up the good work.