Living The Van Life - Desert Overlanding

After spending 38 weeks in a small shop building out the Mercedes Sprinter 4x4, the Living The Van Life Sprinter Van is finally out in its natural habitat as I search for the ultimate off-highway 4x4 route from San Diego, California, through the Anza-Borrego Desert, into Joshua Tree National Park and across the Mojave Desert and finishing in Las Vegas Nevada. Join along for the adventure.

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Personal Instagram: @chad_derosa

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The gear I use while Living The Van Life:

Battle Born Off-Grid Battery System:
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FlareSpace Flares:
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Van Compass Lift, Suspension, Skid Plates
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Wheels & Tires:
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Off-Road Recovery Gear:
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Off-Road Lighting:
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Camp Fire & Cooking Equipment:
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Forestry Tools:
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My Cold Weather Clothing:
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OLight Flashlights: 10% off Coupon Code : VanLife

Winter Van Equipment:
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Personal Wear:
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Fishing Gear
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My Camera Gear
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[ppkus]

Dude, holy smokes!! If you make a series with 2hr long episodes I would binge watch the same way I do every single episode! Sound 10/10, Music 10/10, Image 10/10, editing You put lots of movie directors and entire companies to shame with every video you launch !!

[kevintrieu]

This is just high quality in every way. The videography, music score, narrating. I'm happy to see that the time and dedication you put into this van is giving you joy and happiness.

[haddonfieldradio]

Chad, you remain one of the all time best videographers and editors on this platform. I absolutely LOVE your content and you never let us down. Best to you!!! Great, great work…

[photographic_stills]

Finally someone who builds a 4x4 sprinter and uses it for more than a wet lawn at a public campground 👌

[IBBU]

Love you from india... U r my admiration.. after seeing I converted my car into small carvan .. venture out in the search of peace of the mind. Respect & love

[sprinterdiscovery]

There's a reason why you've got 560k subs to your channel. Watching this movie about a guy in a Sprinter van is totally engaging. 45 min video. Top quality production. All filmed by one guy. Mind blown!

[agentorange]

Chads production level and quality on his videos is above everyone else’s.

[LeonMusicProduction]

I cannot believe the whole video production is created by just one man. you really open my eyes to what a man can do. Awesome. 🙂

[vids]

The dedication to keep stopping to get drive up and drive away shots and launching the drone deserves a like on it's own. Great video

[khanwashere]

THIS IS HOW GOOD PEOPLE ACT IN THE SOCIETY

[tomdadisman]

Seeing you get choked up shows all of us what this means to you. The dream is a reality now Chad. All the planning and hard work has lead to this. Awesome job on the build and I can’t wait to see more of this beast in action.

[GiselleTrujillo]

Holly smokes the amounts of takes and filming is beyond professional, this guy is a true Jack of All Trades, great videographers, top quality transitions, fantastic footage, great driver. Great job.

[bpscambition]

Wow, why don't you already have 5 million subscribers !!!

My god, what an amazing video.

[miguelagua-doce]

Many hours watching this channel since I first find it a couple os years ago…today I can sorely say that…I own a 1993 VW T4 van, I enjoy my van freedom and I see, each time I’m in my van, the horizon just a small distance ahead… thank you Chad, you are a real inspiration for all van lovers!

Greetings from Beja/Portugal… keep on trucking!!

[MortonsontheMove]

FINALLY!!! 😉 Well done and worth the wait 👍

[lindsaypayne]

Oh the memories...the memories of growing up in San diego back in the 70's and spending numerous camping trips in Ocotilla Wells, my favorite place....I guess I am just a desert rat. Now I am spending my days here in Texas, but now I am able to fill the void of my desert trips through this video...Thank you so very much!

[terrorbulyfe]

So glad the man is back! Not that I don’t mind the other content creators on YouTube doing the same thing, but LTVL started it all for me (and completely by accident). Been a follower/fan every since!

[Agileoffroad]

This is an absolute cinematic MASTERPIECE!! It was a pleasure to finally meet you during your time in San Diego Chad! Thanks for dropping by. Love seeing you continue to push the limits of the Sprinter and more importantly living the life you designed for yourself. Looking forward to watching the next installment of your adventures!

[gereshomeE]

THANK YOU for a beautifully edited and produced video! Greetings from an Englishman in Arabia! 🇬🇧 ☺

[waheedtahan]

The beauty of nature and the freedom that's what it's all about. Your living the dream bro.