10 EPIC Vanlife Hacks - EASY & CHEAP tips & tricks for vanlifers

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Published 2020-07-05
After living in our van for nearly 3 years now, we’ve bought and tried many accessories, gear and devices to simplify vanlife. Here is our 10 MUST items every vanlifer should have when living in a van. Making life easier and travels quicker!

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TIME STAMPS
01:06 Gel Pads
02:25 Collapsible Food Containers
04:00 Jet Boil
05:00 Lagostina Compact Cookset
06:23 GSI Compact Toaster
07:41 Omnia Stove
09:07 Luci Solar String Lights
10:34 GSI Compact Scraper
11:37 Cutboard Countertop
12:34 Collapsible Mug

VANLIFE HACKS
Sticky Gel Pads: amzn.to/3f0FiLW
Collapsible Food Containers: amzn.to/3dRmYn2
Jet Boil: amzn.to/2BzthhL
Lagostina Camping Cookset: amzn.to/38nbKFN
GSI Toaster: amzn.to/2BnbxX6
Omnia Stove: amzn.to/38mLMly
Mpowered Luci Solar Lights: amzn.to/2ZwZ9LT
GSI Scraper: amzn.to/2YTKUC0
Stojo Collapsable Cups: amzn.to/2Bnca2U

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WHO WE ARE? WHAT’S WITH OUR ACCENT?

We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella and live in a van. Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director).

In our newly converted Promaster 136'' named Vanessa, we plan to visit every single corner of North America. Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife and to help build their very own home on wheels.

All Comments (21)
  • @katydidnt3906
    A spray bottle is great for saving on rinse water for dishes. Takes a bit of getting used to, but soooo good for cutting down on water waste.
  • @peterpiper487
    Do an experiment: Open up all the containers and stack them together. You will see that they take the same amount of space if you stack them or if you push them down and then stack them. So they are not really space savers if you just stack them one inside the other. My friend had some of those and she discovered that you could just stack them together without breaking them down and they took up the same amount of space as regular plastic containers that fit inside each other.
  • Ok, this was the first "10 van hacks" that I found useful. The bread toaster and oven were my absolute favorite.
  • @johntatman9168
    You two are a riot. You seem so funny and so happy together. Please keep these videos coming I can't wait for the next one.
  • Finally... some non-cringeworthy youtubers in a van 😄 love the editing style and content... thanks
  • I believe the snowflake on the bottom of the collapsable means it's freezer safe. I just love that the two of you are living in a small space. I've lived tiny 3 times and that's how I'll retire. I did it when it wasn't a thing yet and people said; "You can't live in such a tiny space" and I said; "Watch me!" When I finished my tiny apartment next to my shop in the bldg I owned, all of the nay sayers were blown away. I had so many parties in my tiny apartment! Those were some of the best times ever, and like I said, I WILL be finishing my life living tiny! Your van is amazing and so are you two! Loved the video! I don't know how I've missed you all this time, but I'm now sub'd! Peace!
  • Another video to comment on! The waves on the tubberware mean microwave safe. The snowflake means you can store in the freezer and they won't break from the cold! I hope that little info helps! However, the snowflake could also mean it is a travel size sled?? 😂
  • I put vinegar and Dawn with water in a cute spray bottle in our house and camper kitchen all the time. So I can rinse the dishes prior to washing. Also works as a counter and appliance spray and even a stain treatment 😉
  • @meadorni
    "You can go surf with your food containers." haha. I think that means it can store liquids. And the snowflake... it can be frozen. Maybe?
  • @katydidnt3906
    Yes, some kind of spatula is key. I use one every meal to get as much food bits off dishes and pots and big utensils as possible for easier cleanup.
  • @lishayost444
    "You can go surf with them" Surfing with food containers, Awesome! lol!
  • I'm about to start my RV life and out of the hundreds of videos I have watched about "useful tips" yours are the best. Also the way you two bounce off each other and show great respect for each other is beautiful to watch. I look forward to more videos.
  • @delana6463
    Something i use at home and plan to use in my van, once i get it, is a dish wand sponge. Basically you put dish soap in the handle, and use very little water to wet the sponge on the end and wash up do a quick short spray to rinse and all done with tiny amount of water.
  • @Teddy-mu5pw
    dude, nutela banana bread is the best thing on earth. Also, Great video! vry helpful. I am planning on getting/making myself a camper van house!! Lots of love from Canada<3
  • @katiemunro4559
    This is such a great list! I've added all of the items to my wishlist for our future school bus conversion
  • All these things were actually useful to hear about and I could totally see them making a huge difference!!