VW Syncro ' Life in Lofoten ' EP 10

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4 жыл бұрын

Instagram & FB: Bicycle Touring Apocalypse
This episode documents time spent with other likeminded adventurers in the Arctic Circle since April this year and features some truly incredible overlanding rigs. These inc:
Chef Campers - VW T3 Atlantic Syncro
KZfaq: / @chefcampers
Instagram & FB: Chef Campers
Steven Foxall - Mercedes Sprinter 4x4
Instagram: adventuredefender
Fido the Syncro - VW T3 Syncro
Instagram: fidothesyncro
Only A Road Trip Away - Range Rover Classic
KZfaq: / @onlyaroadtripaway
( our episode together: • THE PERFECT CAMP SPOT ... )
Instagram: Only A Roadtrip Away
I'm so grateful for the opportunity to spend time with all of these awesome people. Special thanks to Only A Road Trip Away for allowing me to use some of their drone footage ( please check out their channel it's superb ).
Thank you to my sponsors:
Surly Bikes - / @surlybikes4130
Berghaus - / berghausofficial
Campervan Culture - / jedthespread
Prijon Kayaks - / prijon120

Пікірлер: 47

@User_123.-_ 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing stories, outstanding adventures...Thanks for share, bud!

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words :-)

@stevestott3652 4 жыл бұрын

Wow loved how you shared your visits with the other over landers you meant . Thanks for sharing links to them as well . Loved those kayak video shots . Great video . From Steve stott in sutherlin Oregon u.s.a.

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, it was a pleasure to meet up with so many other likeminded folk this year. Really appreciate the kind words :-)

@16760capnrob 4 жыл бұрын

Great footage! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Rob Franksdad thanks buddy, too kind 😊

@ikedayoshiyuki4461 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watching your video. I'm rooting for you. Keep up the good work! Hello from Japan.

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, thanks so much for the kind words, really appreciate it :-)

@Wildwillow76 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back, I found your arctic/Norway video which I shared around since it was so good. Tonight I was delighted to see your video in the recommendations. Another cracking video, Loved it. I'm about to start a journey on the road too and these videos inspire me immensely, Your van looks amazing and pleased it survived the salt up there. You've met some extraordinary people in Norway and thats what its all about. Looking forward to seeing more Jack. All the best!

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing my previous video. I try to post as frequently as I can but inevitably work gets in the way. I always throw these things together and just hope they inspire others to get out there and explore :-). The salt and cold weather definitely took their toll but getting that sorted back in the UK over the next few weeks. Best, Jack :-)

@fixington 4 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon your channel and glad I did. great work, looking forward to your next vids!

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Harry, thanks so much for the kind words! I'll be filming the next stage of the vanbuild next :-)

@syncrosimon 4 жыл бұрын

I did 1990 to 2014 in various VW’s including a 16" Syncro, I now have a motorhome. I could not go back to a van conversion, I have found that because the motorhome is so much easier to live in that we use it much much more. I very much enjoyed your video though and I miss my Syncro.

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh man I understand, a few of my mates have motorhomes and it really is a ' home ' rather than a ' van '. The permanent bed/seating/bathroom....I've spent a lot of time in them and I can see why they're so popular. I think for me the Syncro works well because I work outdoors long hours and it ends up just being a bed ( all other facilities are usually at my work places ). I know, whilst they can be a pain in the arse they're also rather charming :-)

@syncrosimon 4 жыл бұрын

You are right, I love seeing Syncro’s out and about, they are a unique vehicle👍

@espacesX 3 жыл бұрын

Chef Campers ... More a Chef de fine Cuisine....

@jeepercreepers54 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos. Thanks!

@Seiboldsystems 4 жыл бұрын

Great!

@amirrezashoraka 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful camping and delicious foods

@DirkonTour 4 жыл бұрын

THX for this Video 👍

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :-)

@bornfreefreedom4900 4 жыл бұрын

Truly ACE FILM 🌟👍😊🚐 Best wishes 🌟🙏🌟 Thank you 😊 for sharing Your amazing life Travels 👍🙏🌟🌍🚐

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much buddy :-)

@stephenrogers9664 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video looking at other people’s set up. We done

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen, it was really fun to film them all. I always get inspired looking at other peoples set ups :-)

@wagontheroad 4 жыл бұрын

¡Espectacular!Saludos From Spain 🚐🙌🏻 VanLife Friend

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy :-)

@giorgospagidas7854 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@theindieprojects 4 жыл бұрын

Great video dude 🙏🏻

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

The Indie Projects thanks so much, means a lot coming from you guys. Your videos are always insane 😍❤️

4 жыл бұрын

Best regards from another Syncro owner (& filming loser) :-D Amazing trip! Will look fwd for the new videos. Thank you.

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Cvokárium thanks for the kind words mate! Always awesome to meet other Syncro owners ( you know why owning one is like haha ). Cheers buddy will make another in the new year 😊

@kimhorton6109 4 жыл бұрын

I can see how it would be attractive to really capable mechanics to try extended time in a van. The challenges of keeping a vehicle on the move when your life can depend on your skills. I really have to admire that when my own skills are just not there The rocks in Norway look so young compared to many in North America. You have to go to British Columbia to find that level of sharp edges and steep slopes

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and I'm definitely still learning. I think something like a vanagon allows you to learn a lot easier than modern vehicles with complicated electrics and poor access. I've learnt more about mechanics in the past five years of owning a syncro than the rest of my life. Yes many are very young, the sharp peaks are a give away. Many of the much older mountains are on the mainland :-)

@allanb52 4 ай бұрын

It seems to me that oven isn't really suitable for a campervan, it is way too big, they should make a smaller version. Who has a freezer in their campervan? Wouldn't mind a dutch oven, can't find one. Interesting stuff though.

@only-vans 2 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt the most least prepared overlander I have had the misfortune to witness. You are fortunate to meet folks who are prepared to help you. Get a toolkit, some spares and a clue.

@JackMac 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your misfortune. It’s a totally fair assessment, after all you’ve seen my extensive collection of tools & spares….oh wait.

@sirkosiryj 4 жыл бұрын

May I ask you about what music did you use? thanks

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy it's my friends band Amber room, they're on KZfaq ' Amberroomsongs ' :-)

@88Killerkomando 10 ай бұрын

DG Machine ?

@stralllee8118 4 жыл бұрын

Who plays pacybits? Haha

@alanmoley320 4 жыл бұрын

Great travel vibe.could of done without the music though,sorry to criticize.

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Alan Moley thanks for the feedback always appreciated. I always throw these things together haha. Always hard choosing music! Will be something different next time 👍🏻

@marcpikas2859 4 жыл бұрын

@@JackMac I just subded because I like what you do and the scenery photography but would also prefer lower volume music. Though I don't drive a Syncro I enjoy learning about them and what it's like living in it.

@gordonblues843 2 жыл бұрын

man that range rover rig is awful in every way. not for me.

@BillyBreaksBad 4 жыл бұрын

The guy with the 4x4 Sprinter has since sold the van. I contacted him when he put it up for sale but I had a vehicle myself to sell before I could make him an offer. He had an awful lot of interest & it sold pretty quickly. I’ve since sourced another Sprinter but not a 4x4, they are pretty pricey & difficult to come by.

@JackMac 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Harrison yeah Steve had tonnes of interest, it had been so well looked after by him and being the 3.0 V6 it was pretty special. He since bought a lovely Defender 110. They’re also very expensive to modify which means a big offset to buy & covert 😭. Very nice vans though 🙌🏻