how to survive winter VAN LIFE

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By this point, you might be familiar with the normal way van lifers survive winter van life - heaters, flannel blankets, just driving south - but you might not have known THIS was an option.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:

Solar/Electrical:
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* Tools needed for 12v appliances:
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* Switch we use for our water pump: amzn.to/2AAQ63j

Lighting & Fan:
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Building Tools:
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* Circular saw that will actually work: amzn.to/2MaFNV4
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Kitchen:
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* Uber-quiet water pump: amzn.to/2vtg57h
* Space-saving sink: amzn.to/2AAVyTN
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Couch/Living Needs:
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* Stain resistent spray for fabric: amzn.to/2n6oIRr
* Removable bug screen (so it doesn’t get in the way): amzn.to/2n5lYDK
* Our beautiful ceiling wood: bit.ly/reclaimarbor

Bike Storage:
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Services we recommend:
* The book we’re listening to right now: amzn.to/2OFtDoH
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Camera Gear:
* Christian’s favorite vlogging camera: amzn.to/2Ae14ey
* Aubry’s favorite vlogging camera (takes amazing photos too!): amzn.to/2Km1b8b
* Affordable entry-level DSLR: amzn.to/2LKNSDL
* The BEST external mic: amzn.to/2O26qfx
* Wide lens for epic inside-the-van photos AND landscape photos: amzn.to/2OHMz6y
* Beautiful (and super affordable) portrait lens: amzn.to/2LNVsO8
* Perfect vlogging tripod (large): amzn.to/2LXSHZB
* Perfect vlogging tripod (small): amzn.to/2vcjjMP
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How We Edit:
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* How we edit our videos: amzn.to/2n5xFu4



Watch More of The Matneys:
1 Month Van Life Expenses: bit.ly/vanlifeexpenses
How I Live in a Van as a Female: bit.ly/femalevanlife
Sprinter Van Conversion Tour: bit.ly/vanlifetour
Can't get into Mexico: bit.ly/cantgetintomexico
We're Leaving Our Jobs: bit.ly/leavingourjob

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About The Matneys:
We're Christian and Aubry, a couple traveling North America (and maybe a tad bit of Central America and South America) in our converted Sprinter Van. On The Matneys, we love chatting about what van life is REALLY like, tips that make it possible to travel on a budget, and how we incorporate minimalism into our every-day lives.

MUSIC:
MusicBed: share.mscbd.fm/thematneys
Matt Cherne sellfy.com/mattcherne
Joe Bae: soundcloud.com/joebaemusic