My Tips for driving the Dempster (+Dalton) Highway - Including the one nobody talks about!

Last year, I took "Doughboy", my Storyteller Overland Classic van on an epic road trip to the Arctic Ocean on the Dempster Highway in Canada. There is a similar highway in the US called Dalton Highway. I have been fortunate enough to drive both highways. While this may not be the definitive guide, I've gathered some valuable lessons along the way that I believe will be immensely helpful if you ever decide to embark on these adventures yourself. However, I encourage you to conduct thorough research of your own and view this video as a supplementary resource to ensure a truly rewarding journey. See my hike to Grizzly Lake on the Dempster Highway:    • Sun, Rain, Snow, Hail, All in One Day! Hik...   See my climb to the top of King's Throne from the same trip:    • Epic Kings Throne Hike and a Peek into Klu...   #dempster #dempsterhighway #arctic #arcticocean #canada #northwestterritories #storyteller #storytelleroverland #overland #overlanding #sprinter #sprintervanconversion #sprintervanlife Products mentioned in this video: (Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links. Rest assured, they won't cost you anything extra. By making a purchase through these links, a small percentage will be contributed to this channel, helping cover production costs. Your support is greatly appreciated!) Milepost 2026: https://amzn.to/4drdtNu Diesel Truck to Car Nozzle Adapter: https://amzn.to/44dJ3XW Viair 450P air compressor (my main: https://amzn.to/3XJgteh Smittybilt 2781 air compressor (my backup): https://amzn.to/44C99Dt Smittybilt rapid tire deflator: https://amzn.to/3rhxFf5 Blackjack KT-340 tire repair kit: https://amzn.to/3O6MSbP Sawyer 0.1 micron water filter: https://amzn.to/44wVNZl Garmin InReach Mini: https://amzn.to/46Cb1Ox Garmin InReach GPSMAP 66i: https://amzn.to/43d1Gtz Smart Bottle Collapsible Container: https://smartbottleinc.com/product/5-... Agile oversized spare tire basket bracket: https://agileoffroad.com/product/agil... Mercedes Sprinter long range fuel tank: https://owlvans.com/products/sprinter... Cameras and equipment used: Nikon Z7ii: https://amzn.to/3wQuz23 GoPro Hero 10 Black: https://amzn.to/3tT202e DJI Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3iVDUxn DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo: https://amzn.to/46ykjv3 Rode Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/3iRDPuM Rode VideoMic Pro+: https://amzn.to/35uLCM7 00:00 - Cold open. 00:25 - Intro. 02:03 - The basics. 02:31 - Deciding on which road to take. 03:57 - Deciding on when to go. 05:36 - Leave some time buffer in your plan. 06:56 - Tires. 08:32 - Fuel. 09:59 - Water. 13:18 - Backups for your most important needs. 13:51 - Communications. 15:00 - Bears and other wildlife. 16:40 - Slow down. 17:27 - Look out for each other. 18:45 - Miscellaneous tips. 20:15 - Outro