Freedom Camper Conversions Adventure Minimalism Van Life Off-Grid Living Tiny Homes & Much More

Hi, I'm Nate!

This journey started for me in 2016 when I decided to live out of my Honda Element Camper. Since then, I’ve been living alternatively in various different campers and off-grid locations.

This site and the Element Life YouTube Channel are dedicated to my goal of living a simple, alternative, and minimalist lifestyle. I truly believe that living with less can be the key to making our dreams a reality.

Here you’ll find info about my van conversions, tiny home builds, off-grid projects, financial independence, and stories from the road. You’ll also find examples of my professional work as a photographer, videographer, and web designer. 

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Starting Van Life
How I started living in a van and how you can get started too!
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I bought a new van! I'm beyond excited to begin my next conversion and share the process with you all. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
I Bought A New Van! My Next Home On Wheels
In this episode I do some much-needed work on my homemade truck camper and discuss some big potential plans for the future! The Carbon Compact 2 Piece Travel Board http://www.thecarboncompact.com Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Getting It All Back Together... What's Next??
Thank you all so much for the past 9 years and 100k subscribers! In this video I discuss a few life updates and look towards 2025. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Life Updates From A Homemade Truck Camper (We Broke Up)
Save Up To 30% On ICECO Freezers During BFCM Sales From November 26 To December 3 at https://icecofreezer.com/ELEMENTLIFE #ICECO #ICECOFreezer In this episode I make a few much needed upgrades to the interior of my homemade truck camper. I add some drawers, relocate the power station, and upgrade my old fridge. The space is immediately better and more useable overall! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Upgrading My Homemade Truck Camper! New Fridge & More (ICECO APL35 Dual Zone)
In this video I share some of the biggest mistakes I made while building my DIY truck camper. These are things I WON'T do again with my next homemade camper! I also share some of the things I'm enjoying most about the build! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife Building The Camper Video: https://youtu.be/XNVNcP1rz1M Interior Conversion Video: https://youtu.be/mP6xMvHJs6c ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Biggest Mistakes I Made Building This DIY Truck Camper
In this episode I evacuate for Hurricane Milton in my DIY truck camper. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Evacuating a Hurricane in a Homemade Truck Camper #vanlife
In this video I show what it's like living in a DIY truck camper in Florida in the summer. I share how I try to stay cool and survive the extreme heat while I'm off grid with no access to shore power. Is van life in this kind of climate possible? Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Staying Cool Living Off Grid in a DIY Truck Camper #vanlife
In this video I slowly travel down the East Coast in my DIY truck camper. This is a pretty accurate depiction of what van life in the eastern part of the U.S. is actually like. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife https://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Van Life On The East Coast (Living In A Homemade Truck Camper) #vanlife
In this video I embark on a 3 week road trip in my DIY truck camper. This is a typical travel day on the road for me! The homemade camper has been working great so far! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Air Fryer https://amzn.to/4cWzyA7 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
What Living in a Homemade Truck Camper Alone Is Actually Like
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