This is the real winter van life in Northern Norway right now. No snow, no sun, just the endless, moody grey of the "in-between" season in Vesterålen. If you clicked this expecting epic Aurora displays, get ready for a dose of cold reality! Van life doesn't stop for the weather—it just gets cosier. In this video, I share my 3 non-negotiable Grey-Day Van Hacks for staying warm, fighting dampness, and finding joy when the outside world is trying to drain your batteries. Stick around for the ultimate comfort food ritual Experience the beauty of Arctic Norway, van life, and Northern Lights adventures with Alex from Arctic North Adventures. 🌍 BOOK YOUR TOUR: https://arcticnorthadventures.com 🌟 Support My Work & Join the Community Become a channel member: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/arcticnorthad... 📚 My Arctic Travel Guides Plan your own trip to Northern Norway: 👉 https://arcticnorthadventures.com/pro... 🛒 Arctic North Adventures Store Merch, travel gear & more: 👉 https://www.arcticnorthadventures.com 📲 Stay Connected: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @arcticnorthadventures 🎥 Must-Watch Playlists Why I Moved to Norway → • From Germany to Arctic Norway: Why I Left ... Living in the North Vlog → • Living in Norway - Vlog Roadtrip Van Life → • Roadtrip Norway - Scandinavia Van life Northern Lights in Norway → • Northern Lights 📌 About Arctic North Adventures I’m Alex, a full-time guide and content creator living above the Arctic Circle in Norway. I share adventure travel, van life tips, and real stories from one of the most beautiful yet challenging regions on Earth. Subscribe and join the adventure: 👉 / arcticnorthadventures Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:15 The Truth and preparing 01:32 Beginning 03:18 Lofoten 05:45 Local Treasure 08:00 Driving & Free Camp 21:37 Winding up 22:36 Outro #vanlife #wintersurvival #norwayvanlife #vesterålen #cozyvanlife #vanlifehacks #offseasonadventures #realvanlife #arcticnorthadventures #tinyliving #sortland #campervanlife