Van Life is not for everybody but for those of you on edge, we hope this video helps you take the massive plunge into this unique and epic lifestyle. There is a reason Van Life is so popular and that's because you are able to live on a budget exploring what the USA has to offer. Ana & I both agree that living in a van may be our favorite way to travel/live. We would love to hear what you guys think down in the comments WOOT WOOT!

🤩 Check out our NEW USA Travel Guide: https://theothersideguide.com/
✅ 10 tips to travel for only $30/day
✅ Everything you need for a successful road trip
✅ Four 7-day routes including states like (UT, AZ, CA, OR, WY, SD)
✅ All the free campsites we stayed at and the apps we used to find them
✅ How to deal with bathroom problems
✅ Eating & Shopping
✅ Tips to staying SAFE on the road (very important)
✅ Finances (the app we used to stay on budget)
✅ All of our instagram photo locations
✅ A list of every hike we did ranked by enjoyability and difficulty

Our Van Cost: $6,500 (Used Ford Transit Connect with 166,000 miles)
Van Build: $500
Extras to start living full time on the road: $800

✅ Van Life Essentials:

➡ Electricity
⚡ Jackery Portable Power Station: https://amzn.to/3tBBkQy
⚡ Jackery Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/2NJLyiI

➡ Kitchen
🔥 Coleman Butane Stove: https://amzn.to/2NCE7cW
🍳 Rachel Ray Pan: https://amzn.to/3lzLn63
🗑️ Reusable Trash Bag: https://amzn.to/3s8rLbB
🚰 5 Gallon Water Jug: https://amzn.to/3rh50Bb
☕ Coffee Mugs: https://amzn.to/3rbhlXg
🍊 Fruit Bags: https://amzn.to/395NJV0
🍷 Wine Tumblers: https://amzn.to/2Pj9UQQ
🥤 Reusable Straws: https://amzn.to/3vPcOxe
🧼 Biodegradable Dish Soap: https://amzn.to/2NC2kA4
🧊 YETI Cooler: https://amzn.to/3lB6YuG

➡ Miscellaneous:
🧲 Magnetic Phone Holders: https://amzn.to/3sbxkpD
🧲 Strong Magnets: https://amzn.to/394X5Ar
🪝 Command Hooks: https://amzn.to/2NE8Pm5
Bed Tray Table: https://amzn.to/392HjWU
🌬️ Drying Rack: https://amzn.to/3lE8Hzj
🌞 Sun Shade: https://amzn.to/314eQeS
💡 String Lights: https://amzn.to/3f3ObHo
💨 Wireless Fan: https://amzn.to/2NCG3SK
🦟 Mosquito Mesh: https://amzn.to/3f9QEjg

➡ FUN
📲 CaliCase Underwater Phone Case(20% OFF - theotherside): https://calicase.com?ref:the
🏄 Aleur Paddle Board (10% OFF - OTHERSIDEXALEUR10): https://aleur.us/collections/paddle-b...
🤿 Snorkel Mask: https://amzn.to/3lzNQgP
🤿 Snorkel Fins: https://amzn.to/390h4QY
🏊 Ana's Wetsuit: https://amzn.to/3f1s04t
🏊 Ian's Wetsuit: https://amzn.to/395ycop

➡ Showering & Clothes:
🚿 Portable Shower: rinsekit.sjv.io/vnn2LN
🧼 Dr. Bronners Soap: https://amzn.to/393Jj14
🥾 Ana's Hiking Boots: https://amzn.to/39214Oh
🥾 Ian's Hiking Boots: https://amzn.to/2OVWgD5

💻 Website: theothersidevlog.com
🚐 Van Life Essentials: https://www.theothersidevlog.com/van-...
😱 Instagram:   / theotherside_vlog  
😍 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theotherside_...
📩 Email: [email protected]

Tools and services we recommend:

🎵The copyright-free music we use in all our videos: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...

📊The tool we use for youtube research & stats:
https://vidiq.com/#_l_22d

📕The book that will get you started on Youtube:
https://amzn.to/2kCUZlj

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