Overlanding The Borderlands | Living The Van Life

Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based: https://bit.ly/3NaQNGv Discount Code: Chad5OFF Join me on a unique and unscripted journey as I venture through the rugged borderlands of Arizona and into New Mexico’s Bootheel in my 4x4 van. This vlogumentary is a little different from my usual overlanding adventures. I didn’t set out to explore the border, but curiosity led me to some intriguing discoveries about this evolving landscape. Expect breathtaking desert scenery, off-road trails, and a bit of campfire cooking under dramatic stormy skies. While I’m keeping things neutral and focusing on the real-life experience, you’ll get a genuine look at what’s happening along the borderlands—no politics, just the raw journey. Whether you’re into van life, overlanding, or the beauty of the desert, there’s something here for you. So come along for the ride and let’s explore together. Hashtags: #BLUETTI #BLUETTIElite100V2Bio-based #solargenerators Support The LTVL Channel: -------------- Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/livingthevanlife Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LivingTheVanLife Follow me: Van Life Instagram: @LivingTheVanLife https://www.instagram.com/livingthevanlife/ Personal Instagram: @chad_derosa https://www.instagram.com/chad_derosa/ My Current Film Production - “Rockets and Titans”: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaekVy98pF50VoCwWHwl2ZA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketsandtitans/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketsandtitans/ The gear I use while Living The Van Life: Battle Born Off-Grid Battery System: ————————————————— Battle Born GC2 LiFePo4 Batteries: https://bit.ly/3t24Gaj Victron Inverter/Charger: https://bit.ly/3eTNuif Victron Distributor: https://bit.ly/3vjPuqu Victron Solar Controller: https://bit.ly/3t0YLCm Secondary Alternator: https://bit.ly/32XIFPc Wakespeed Alternator Regulator: https://bit.ly/3xGeUkf Battle Born Batteries Affiliate Link: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=Living+The+Van+Life FlareSpace Flares: ————————— Full Flare/Bed Package: https://bit.ly/3nCAQYH Agile Offroad Lift, Suspension, Skid Plates ———————————————————— Agile Offroad RIP Kit: https://shorturl.at/fnrFK Agile Offroad Rear Locker: https://shorturl.at/tHZ09 Rear Diff Skid Plate: https://bit.ly/3nxtHcb Engine Skid Plate: https://shorturl.at/cyBG9 Wheels & Tires: ——————— Agile Offroad: https://shorturl.at/amvx8 285/70r17 BFGoodrich KO2 All Terrain Tires: https://bit.ly/3xx91ph ARB Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3u4QOgB Off-Road Recovery Gear: ———————————— Warn Winch: https://amzn.to/3dZ6rkc Snatch Block: https://amzn.to/3dZcqFu 8’ Tree Saver: https://amzn.to/3u1clXu MaxTrax Recovery Boards: https://amzn.to/2PvqcGw Off-Road Lighting: ————————— Baja Designs LP9 Pro LED: https://amzn.to/3gRG5lV Baja Designs XL Pro LED: https://amzn.to/3nwxcQ1 Rigid Industries Scene Lights: https://amzn.to/3FuSckW Camp Fire & Cooking Equipment: ———————————————— NEW: Matthew Paul Ankou Knife: https://www.mpknives.com Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/3F3jYDy Esee 5 Surival Knife: https://amzn.to/3fnQSkQ Solo Stove Ranger - Portable Fire Pit: https://amzn.to/36JD28f Lodge Dutch Oven Tripod: https://amzn.to/3gnqgjy 8" Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3ilGFH7 Cooking Gloves: https://amzn.to/2BXdIjU Jetboil Cooking System: https://amzn.to/2TH3yrF Bottle Top Propane Stove: https://amzn.to/2SS82P0 Solo Stove Titan - Twig Stove: https://amzn.to/3cbYAeZ Solo Stove Pot 1800: https://amzn.to/3gxNioK Forestry Tools: ——————— Trayvax Trek Field Knife - 10% Coupon Code: VANLIFE - https://bit.ly/2BpqaJh Esee 5 Surival Knife: https://amzn.to/3fnQSkQ Schrade SCHF9 Camp Knife: https://amzn.to/2Mwr7Ru 21" Folding Saw: https://amzn.to/2RQjFmO Campcraft Canvas Sheath: https://amzn.to/2T4aJMr Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet: https://amzn.to/2SFqLMg Hults Bruk Akka Foresters Axe: https://amzn.to/2tQx6LD BareBones Living - Japanese Nata Tool: https://bit.ly/2yHBXRL OLight Flashlights: 10% off Coupon Code : VanLife https://olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=477 Winter Van Equipment: ——————- 5KW 12V Diesel Heater: https://amzn.to/2OSFrGC My Camera Gear -------------- Canon EOS R5 Camera: https://amzn.to/3t8czLq Canon EOS RCamera (Backup): https://amzn.to/3u1dUVm Canon RF 24-105 f/4L Lens: https://amzn.to/3e30UJa Rode VideoMic Pro Plus: https://amzn.to/2PfKTjC DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Drone: https://amzn.to/3nuaBnc Living The Van Life YouTube Channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, ​an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com FTC Disclosure Statement: Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.