The free-soloist used to live in a van. Now he’s giving them away, complete with sustainable and off-road upgrades totaling $80K.
In the pursuit of building a rig to live the #vanlife sustainably, bills can skyrocket. Upgrade costs can add up prohibitively quickly, and then there’s the cost of the van itself. Luckily, we have Alex Honnold.
The van-dweller turned Oscar-winner himself announced a rad Sprinter giveaway on July 21, in partnership with Omaze. Honnold runs publicity and Vansmith handles the Mercedes Benz 4×4 conversion, which features solar panels, all-natural build materials, and havelock wool insulation.
![sprinter omaze honnold sprinter](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2021/07/440b1d40-e5c1-11eb-833b-1b800d36bb8f-SprinterVanQ321SiteHero41.jpg)
You can enter the sweepstakes now, either for free or via donating to the Honnold Foundation. No purchase is necessary to win, and the winner gets chosen this November. Estimated retail price of the grand prize?
$142K.
That’s a lot of cheddar. So, what is this thing?
Eco-Upgraded Sprinter Van Details
The platform for the giveaway is a Mercedes 4×4 Sprinter (no further specs available). But the centerpiece is Vansmith’s Green Package $80K conversion, which costs more than the van itself. Upgrades are on deck across the exterior and interior.
![sprinter sprinter omaze honnold van](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2021/07/4d4be380-e5c1-11eb-833b-1b800d36bb8f-SprinterVanQ321SiteHero71.jpg)
Outside, choose from a variety of add-ons like all-terrain tires and a bike rack. Rooftop solar panels support the interior kit, with a full kitchen and an array of charging/LED consoles. It’s got hip bamboo countertops and cabinetry with cutout pulls on the drawers and doors to deliver chic but functional storage.
“Realistically, it’s bigger than a New York City apartment,” says Honnold, “so get psyched.”
View this post on Instagram
A Word on the Honnold Foundation, and Omaze Sweepstakes Details
![sprinter sprinter omaze honnold van giveaway](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2021/07/162639022440912002_812x1.jpg)