Christian Schaffer

Washington is the last place I called home before moving into my SUV full-time, and it was on these mountain trails and forest roads that I fell in love with living out of my vehicle and backpacking every other night until the rain or snow forced me south to warmer weather. Lately, I’ve been based around Mount Baker. Camping, hiking, and getting lost on mountain trails. If you’ve ever wondered what the Washington backcountry is like, here’s a glimpse into that world. Thanks for being here ♡

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
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In this video:
@nathanielwise, @elliothawkey, @missholldoll, @reneeroaming @matthewhahnel @jesswandering @everchanginghorizon @chelseakauai

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 31K miles** 🚐

Does it ever get lonely living on the road? Yeah. In this video I talk about the loneliness and solitude that can exist in van life. Also, relationships - and a life update that swings from forests to the sea on the Olympic Peninsula, and into the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Some rough patches, but also some really beautiful moments and views along the way. Thanks for being here ♡

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristianSchafR

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

In this video:
@Nathaniel Wise @Mariah Alice @Drew Simms @Masonstrehl

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 31K miles** 🚐

As of May 2021, I’ve been living on the road full-time for three years as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. Here’s a tour of my current tiny home on wheels after 14 months in an SUV and two years in a custom built Ram Promaster. My ultimate goal here is to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey. Thanks for being here!! Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road. #VanLife

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer Use my coupon code CSCHAFFER at checkout to get your first month free when you purchase an annual Personal subscription 🙂

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 29K miles** 🚐

Woah, has it really been a month already?? I've been out hiking, camping and living the van life...and doing my best to escape wildfire smoke and heat waves. Here’s what summer in Montana has been like, grizzly bears included. Spoiler alert - Montana is ridiculously beautiful.

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

My Camera Gear 📷
Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3yQZ86m
Canon EOS R https://amzn.to/3c4vfqe
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L https://amzn.to/3rbW1SM
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L https://amzn.to/3aon07P
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 https://amzn.to/37yxsHW

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 29K miles** 🚐

After two months in a house, I’m back out on the road…which means re-learning how to live full-time in a vehicle. Finding places to park, showers, bathrooms and all the other stuff in between. Thanks for being here 🙂

Songs are ‘I Got You, Honey’ and ‘Like a River’ by Ocie Elliott, absolutely love them! ♡
Instagram (@ocieelliott) https://www.instagram.com/ocieelliott/
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jbk18C7YXRcEZxUWPJCyT

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

My Camera Gear 📷
Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3yQZ86m
Canon EOS R https://amzn.to/3c4vfqe
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L https://amzn.to/3rbW1SM
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L https://amzn.to/3aon07P
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 https://amzn.to/37yxsHW

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 28K miles** 🚐

How much can you save by living in a vehicle instead of paying rent? In this video, I breakdown my expenses of living in my van vs living in my SUV vs living in my old apartment. Hopefully this financial overview will give you an idea of what costs to expect, and how much you might save by living on the road.

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

Insurance 2:20
Phone + Internet 3:30
Utilities 3:55
Gas 6:12
Vehicle Maintenance 7:58
Food 9:17
Gym Membership 10:21
Storage Unit 10:54
Private Mailbox 11:14
Hotels, Airbnbs, Campsites 11:27
Subscriptions + Software 12:41
Parking 13:13
Taxes 13:50
Rent 14:24
How Much I Saved 15:36
Is Van Life Affordable? 17:45

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

My Camera Gear 📷
Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3yQZ86m
Canon EOS R https://amzn.to/3c4vfqe
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L https://amzn.to/3rbW1SM
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L https://amzn.to/3aon07P
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 https://amzn.to/37yxsHW

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 27K miles** 🚐

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I think it's safe to say I'm in love with Jackson, Wyoming. Even on moody, rainy days - this place is beautiful. I'll be hitting the road again in a week so thought I'd share a chill day in the life here in the Tetons. Thanks for being here, sending you all love xx

Also shoutout to @Nathaniel Wise for helping me film this one. Check out his channel for some incredible road life content

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 27K miles** 🚐 #vanlife

May 2018 is when I first moved out of my apartment and into my SUV…wild that it’s already been three years on the road! In this video I share one of my secrets to long-term #vanlife, along with some life updates. Hope you’re all doing well out there ♡

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer/

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer​

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 27K miles** 🚐

Last month, I attempted something new. A five day water fast in the desert. No food, no coffee. Just water. Here's how it went..

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 27K miles** 🚐

Hey guys! Long time no see. Here's an update on where the road has taken me lately. Arizona, California and now...Colorado. Also, some major upgrades for my tiny home on wheels that I'm stoked to share - new 245 K02 tires, a spare tire mount, sumo springs, and an Espar heater so I can keep warm in the winter 🙂 I'll be heading out to Utah and then up to Jackson, Wyoming next so hit subscribe if you've ever wondered what the Grand Tetons look like in spring...hoping for some baby moose!

HUGE thanks to the amazing team over at @LandedGear for the 245 K02 tire setup, sumo springs & spare tire rack + installation. You can check them out here: https://landedgear.com/

Also BIG thank you @Heatso for the Espar Airtronic B4L M2 (Petrol) 12v (4kW) Heater Kit. This heater is ideal for non-diesel vans in high altitude environments. You can check it out here: https://www.heatso.com/ **use code 'christianschaffer' for $100 off this same unit**

And many thanks to @Nathaniel Wise for helping me film, be sure to check out his channel 🙂

Socials 📲
Website: https://christianschaffer.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianschaffer

Links to ALL my favorite photography, road life & camping essentials 🛒**ps I get a small kickback when you purchase using these links, thanks for your support 🙂 https://christianschaffer.art/gear

🎶 Music 🎶
I find all my songs on Musicbed! Elevate your videos with record-label quality music: http://share.mscbd.fm/christianschaffer

**My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 27K miles** 🚐