A portable camp table is a fantastic upgrade to weekends spent in the woods. After reviewing a number of the available options we added the Camco Aluminum Roll-Up Campsite Table to our travel kit. Easily assembled and broken down, it packs into an included carrying bag for easy storage. Features & Specs (via Camco) Multi-Purpose: […]
Minivan Steath Vanlife Conversion
This minivan conversion by YouTuber Foresty Forest is the most amazing use of space I’ve seen. Squeezing many of the amenities we typically see from a full van conversion into a minivan build-out, packs a ton of functionality in a small space while remaining almost completely incognito. Designed for a solo traveler, the front […]
Riding the New Moab Single Track: Captain Ahab and the Moab Brands Trails (Video)
It’s been over 8 years since our last riding trip to Moab, Utah. Long seen as one of mountain biking’s epic destinations, locations like Whistler and Sedona have been taking precedence the last few years, with more and better singletrack options. Though Moab is known for its beautiful settings and challenging terrain, there really […]
VanLife Part 5: Camper Van Kitchen Sink On a Budget
When it comes to my DIY van conversion, the process has been anything but glamorous. Buying a house and a van in the span of a year has left us financially limited in terms of the buildout. That’s ok though, my priority has been to go straight to having fun on adventures. Everything done to […]
Winnebago Travato 59k
The Travato 59K is an RV from Winnebago that is based on the Ram ProMaster chassis. As you’d expect, it’s packed with features and all the comforts of a full-size RV, including a gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, tv and more. It runs a lithium energy system called Pure3. The 48V lithium energy storage provides […]
Grovemade Catch-All Wall Shelf
The Grovemade Catch-All is a beautifully fabricated wall shelf, designed to hold life’s essentials and cradle them like a bowl. Of course the first thing I thought was that we needed several rows of these in our van conversion — until I realized they were handmade in the USA and their price tag reflected the […]
Canyon Cooler Outfitter 55 Ice Chest Review
Based in Flagstaff, Arizona, Canyon Coolers specializes in making high quality coolers and accessories for expeditions and adventures. Built tough enough to resist a grizzly bear, Canyon Coolers utilize a roto-molded PE Construction with a 2.7″ thick wall. The Outfitter series is their line of premium ice chests. We joined the #vanlife movement last year […]
VanLife Part 4: the (1st) Rebuild
With the long, wet Oregon winters, getting out of town and spending some time on the road is what having a van is all about. Before taking off for our winter hiatus from the rat race, it was time to sort out some details in our budget van conversion. After a summer of playing as […]
Promaster Vanlife Upgrade: EuroCampers Sportscraft Seat Swivel
#VanConversion achievement, unlocked: adding a seat swivel. This is an upgrade I regret not implementing on our Promaster van immediately. The van swivel seat base adapter allows the driver or passenger seat to swivel around and adding one is a major upgrade for any DIY van conversion. Recently installing one in our Promaster, the addition […]
Wayfarer Vans Plug-N-Play Camper Conversion Kits
Wayfarer Vans has created a plug and play van conversion kit for the Dodge Ram Promaster that is 100% modular and easily installed at fraction of the price charged by custom outfitters.
VanLife Weekend with the Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station
The Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station is a plug and play source of electricity designed to keep lights, phones and laptops going through any situation. At $199, its the base model in a collection of 7 power options that range from $199 to $3,000. Interested in a budget plug and play solution for […]
Luminoodle Light Rope – USB Powered LED Lighting
Although we love our LED headlamps and cycling lights, they’re designed for output, and don’t do much in terms of ambient light for hanging out. The Luminoodle Light Rope on the other hand, is all about the mood lighting whether you’re camping, on a road trip or dealing with a power outage, providing 180 to […]