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Literally Living on the Road… And Liking it!

Some of the best times of my life were when I was on the road, free from all attachments and literally living in my truck or wagon for days, weeks or even months at a time. For me, it was never a hardship, or something to be endured, but rather a life of true freedom and adventure! I wouldn’t have traded it for the world.

I learned a lot of my survival and preparedness skills from living a nomadic life. Learning to get by with less… solving unexpected problems… awesome triumphs and epic fails… Good times.

Watching the videos below made me feel nostalgic for those days, but even if you don’t plan on opting to live a bohemian lifestyle, it’s helpful to start thinking that way if you’re forced to bug out. You can either consider purchasing a cheep van or truck and trick it out for long-term living, or take a look at the vehicle you currently have and come up with creative ways to make it more ‘livable’. Even if you’re never forced to leave the comfort of your home, you can still use it to take road trips in convenience and comfort.

James Wesley Smith - Destiny Survival

Most of us aren’t thinking of living in a van for survival. With our families securely at home and plans to shelter in place, it’s the last thing on our minds. But isn’t it the way of catastrophes and turmoil to force us into that which seems abnormal to us now? And aren’t we preparing for things to be different than they are at present? Believe it or not, some are choosing to live in vans. It’s not always a last resort for the down and out homeless.

Below are a couple of videos featuring individuals who live in vans and like it. They’ve customized their vehicles to make them as homey as possible. Organization and efficiency are key. And the Vagabloggers featured in the first video have it down to a science.