Driving Our Van to the ARCTIC OCEAN (The Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk)

Join us as we take our Sprinter van on the ultimate van life road trip — all the way to the Arctic Ocean! This journey was long, remote, and full of unexpected twists. From endless days of driving through vast northern landscapes to plunging into the freezing Arctic waters before the weather took a turn, this is an adventure we’ll never forget. Along the way, van life threw some serious challenges at us: 🚨 We got a flat tire 💥 Our windshield cracked on a rough stretch of road 🌅 We pushed through long driving days in remote wilderness But the reward? Reaching the top of the world, jumping into the ocean, and experiencing one of the most epic overland trips imaginable. Whether you're already living vanlife, planning your own trip to the Arctic Ocean up the Dempster Highway, or just dreaming of the open road—this adventure is for you. 🚐 To support our journey and view early release videos, coordinates to our favorite camp locations, and recipes, check out our Patreon community here:   / adventureoutthere989   👉 OUR FAVORITE CAMP GEAR (View our full store: https://app.rockporch.com/prflink/Adv...) Overlanding Gear: Automatic Tire Deflators: https://amazon.rockporch.com/prdlink/... Morrflate Quad Tire Inflator: https://amazon.rockporch.com/prdlink/... MaxTraxx Recovery Boards: https://backcountry.rockporch.com/prd... Warn Winch: https://amazon.rockporch.com/prdlink/... Bubba Rope Recovery Strap:https://amazon.rockporch.com/prdlink/... Camp Cooking: Tembotusk Skottle Grill: https://amzn.to/4jZ5GHl Electric Water Kettle: https://amzn.to/4dcqiJH Wooden Coffee Bean Grinder: https://amzn.to/3EWayhh Aeropress Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/43nYZIV Lodge 8 Quart Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3Z2rCZV Lodge Adjustable Dutch Oven Tripod: https://amzn.to/3S1yTFj Camping and Vanlife Gear: Extra Long Tongs: https://amzn.to/3GQtf6w Wooden Axe: https://amzn.to/4dgPmPI Solar Camping String Lights: https://amzn.to/43n7Jiu Trail Cam: https://amzn.to/436bU0Q Firepit by Tembotusk: https://amzn.to/3RW7EMr Ignik Refillable Propane Tank: https://backcountry.rockporch.com/prd... Thermacell Mosquito Repeller: https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/1cV... Waterproof Binoculars: https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/J3P... Adventure Pup Gear: Dog Lift Harness Sling for Hiking: https://backcountry.rockporch.com/prd... Rechargeable Safety Necklace: https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/X8A... Dog Water Bottle for Hiking: https://amzn.to/4kbNV7j Dog Water Bowl for Traveling: https://amzn.to/43bg33F Join Us and Become a Rockporch Creator: https://app.rockporch.com/Identity/Ac... VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 About the Dempster Highway 02:39 Tombstone Territorial Park 03:54 Driving North to Eagle Plains 08:35 Arriving at the Arctic Circle and Finding Camp 10:38 Driving to Inuvik and Camping at Happy Valley Territorial Park 18:13 Driving to Tuktoyaktuk and Jumping the Arctic Ocean 26:14 Tuktoyaktuk at Sunrise 27:44 Pingo Canadian Landmark 28:45 Grocery Shopping in Inuvik 30:05 Wild Camping on the Dempster Highway 31:39 Getting a Flat Tire on the Dempster Highway MUSIC LICENSE: 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) (1999 Remaster) by The Hollies, https://lickd.lnk.to/KnNmSVID License ID: 6blxEwLEZDK Try Lickd for FREE for 7 days: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/EMILYWHI... 🕶️ VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: We quit the 9-5 to start van life in our forties:    • We quit the 9-5 to start van life in our f...   Full tour of our cozy custom 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter Van:    • VAN TOUR: 4x4 144 Sprinter Van Conversion ...   ABOUT US: We’re Brian, Emily, and our adventure-loving dog, Wez. We traded in our 9-5 careers in our forties for the open road, living and exploring in our fully converted 4x4 Sprinter van. From breathtaking landscapes to hidden gems, we’re on a mission to discover the world’s beauty and share it with you. Subscribe to follow our travels, watch us learn as we go, and see some of the things we experience. We're just getting started, but will also share any van life tips and tricks that we pick up along the way. Thank you for being part of our journey! ✔️AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we use ourselves and love. This helps keep us on the road and making content. We appreciate your support! #vanlife #vanlifeadventure #vanlifevlog #vanlifecouple #camping #campervan #arctic #roadtrip