Vanlife Road Trip: Crested Butte to Buena Vista via Cottonwood Pass

June, 2025 🚐 Buckle up for a vanlife adventure with me and Little Wyatt as we roll out of the stunning Crested Butte, Colorado, chasing higher ground toward Buena Vista! This "day in the life" episode captures the freedom of the open road, epic views, and the simple joys of vanlife. Here’s what we’re up to: 🛒 Stocking Up: Grabbing supplies to fuel our journey. 🌊 Taylor Reservoir: Soaking in the serene beauty of this mountain gem. 🏔️ Cottonwood Pass: Cruising the highest paved road over the Continental Divide with breathtaking vistas. ⛺ Finding Camp: Settling into a cozy new spot near Buena Vista with Wyatt by my side. Join us for dog-friendly vibes, jaw-dropping Colorado scenery, and that classic vanlife spirit. Thanks for watching.....your support keeps this small channel rolling! 🐾✨ Smash that like button, hit subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite road trip stops! #Vanlife #CrestedButte #BuenaVista #CottonwoodPass #DogFriendlyTravel #ColoradoRoadTrip My Solar Setup: (2) 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel https://bit.ly/3lYqsM3 DCC30S 12V 30A Dual Input DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT (this was a game changer! MUCH faster charging than my previous charge controller + it charges the battery while driving, if necessary) https://bit.ly/3yFv7Gm Core Mini - Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 12.8V 300Ah https://tinyurl.com/49aterfr 700W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter https://bit.ly/2X80KKD Use this link for a discount: http://73renogy.refr.cc/johnnyg Video stuffs: Sony Alpha A6700 APS-C. https://amzn.to/49oTsSy Sony 18-135 F3.5-5.6. https://amzn.to/4hgVR5z Sony 11mm F1.8. https://amzn.to/3Svad85 Sony 70-350mm F4.5-6.3. https://amzn.to/3XpAEQC DJI Osmo Pocket 3. https://amzn.to/4hgVR5z DJI Action 5. https://amzn.to/4iSwiIP DJI Wireless Mic 2. https://amzn.to/4hOek9z Editing software by Wondershare Filmora. Ways to help me and Wyatt: Give us a "like" and a "comment". And, if you'd like to join our adventures, we'd love for you to "subscribe". Let's hang out!

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