Ditching conventionality and rent payments for freedom and a space of your own, it’s the obvious right choice. Vanlife gives young people, any people, the chance to gain equity without settling down and buying a home. Living in a van, though, isn’t as carefree as social media portrays it to be. Jake and I absolutely love it, but I know this lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Here’s an honest list of factors to consider before jumping in.