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From Practical to Plush: My Favorite Van Life Gear

My wife, 2-year-old daughter, and I have been on the road for 8 months. Here’s a list of our favorite van life gear and apps.

Written by Jake Ferguson March 17, 2023

VanDOit ‘Moov’ Builds on Adventure-Ready Ford Transit Trail

As soon as VanDOit sighted last November’s adventure-focused Ford Transit Trail, the company knew it had a new build on its hands.

Written by Sam Anderson February 28, 2023

Toro Bravo 4×4 Silver Spear: Overland Camper, Work Truck, and Toy Hauler

Toro Bravo 4×4 is launching the Silver Spear. Built on a heavy-duty truck chassis, it’s a modular camper designed for both work and play.

Written by Evan Williams February 22, 2023

Winnebago Adventure Wagon 70SE: Mainstream Modular Camper Van

Winnebago and Adventure Wagon partner up to build an incredibly modular camper van with RV comforts and amazing flexibility.

Written by Evan Williams February 08, 2023

Ditch the Ice, Swap the Batteries: Worx 20V Electric & Battery Powered Cooler Review

Separate your fridge from the power outlet with the Worx 20V Cooler, which can run on batteries for the ultimate flexible camping luxury.

Written by Kraig Becker February 07, 2023

Overland Dreaming: Diesel 4×4 EarthCruiser for Sale on ‘Bring a Trailer’

Up for auction on ‘Bring a Trailer’ is a world overland adventure-ready EarthCruiser FX.

Written by Evan Williams January 31, 2023

Peace Vans Rental Adventure: Avid Truck Camper Tries on Van Life for Size

I usually travel in a home-built truck camper, but it was time to try out this whole van life thing. Peace Vans made it easy,…

Written by Mike Misselwitz December 02, 2022

2023 Ford Transit Trail Hits the Road With Options for Both DIYers and Upfitters

Ford offers a new way to hit the road with the 2023 Transit Trail van, available for both DIYers and van conversion upfitters.

Written by Paul Eisenstein November 03, 2022

Flat High Performance Starlink: Internet Just About Anywhere, Including Moving Vehicles

Flat High Performance Starlink offers internet while on the move with new hardware designed to mount permanently on any land vehicle.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 26, 2022

Never Summer Snowboards Brings the Outside in With Classy SkyView Campers

The SkyView camper is the newest creation from Never Summer Industries, and it’s blowing comparable campers out of the water with style and quality.

Written by Will Brendza October 06, 2022

Oregon Hippies Clock 60K Miles in Airstream With Pet Goat Frankie

Everybody knows about van life — but what about the goat life? An Oregon couple and their goat get the spotlight in a Discovery Channel…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 26, 2022

Stargaze From Bed: Campinawe Lightweight Off-Road Camper Trailer Pops Top to Night Sky

Not all camper trailers are made alike. Check out the Campinawe for a unique take on the lightweight off-grid trailer.

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2022

Colorado Built Off-Road Teardrop: Sasquatch Expedition Campers Highland Series

Colorado-based and built, the Sasquatch Expedition Campers Highland is a place to sleep, eat, and get away when you’re way out in the backcountry.

Written by Evan Williams August 15, 2022

REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear

Outdoor industry leader REI teams up with RV industry icon Airstream to create a one-of-a-kind, adventure-ready travel trailer. REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 28, 2022

How to Ship Your Campervan to Europe: It’s Easier Than You Think

Ever thought about taking your sweet campervan across the ocean for international trips? Learn how with the Holcombe family.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 21, 2022

RV Life: Stay Off-Grid Longer by Creating Water From Air

2023 Living Vehicle adds Watergen water-creating technology to let you stay off the beaten path for more days with less plastic.

Written by Evan Williams July 05, 2022

World’s First Fully Solar-Equipped, Fold-Out Camp Trailer

GoSun and Camp365 try to solve modern camping woes with their ‘aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer.’

Written by Andrew McLemore June 24, 2022

Back to Basics: AntiShanty Rigid Roof RR-1 Adventure Trailer

The AntiShanty Rigid Roof RR-1 trailer is the company’s newest addition to its growing family of ultralight off-grid adventure trailers. AntiShanty builds unique trailers for…

Written by GJ Staff June 15, 2022

Happier Camper Launches Studio Apartment and Storefront on Wheels

Innovative, lightweight, and highly customizable, two of Happier Camper’s newest trailers are launching at Outdoor Retailer 2022.

Written by Heather Hendricks June 09, 2022

Space Camper: Meet the Cybertruck’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Add-On

The Space Camper is reservable now and is said to ‘be ready to go when you are.’ But will the Cybertruck ever be a reality?

Written by Heather Hendricks June 07, 2022

Retired Firefighter Converts His Ambulance Into a 4×4 Campervan

‘Yabbity brabbity, man!’ Welcome to the most downhome — and arguably most poignant — ambulance conversion vid you’ve seen all year.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

Mobile Off-Grid Oasis: The wanderBOX Outpost 35 Off-Grid Camper

The wanderBOX Outpost 35 off-grid camper is a $400,000 home on wheels ready for some serious remote adventuring, living, and working.

Written by Berne Broudy May 18, 2022

Glamping, Big Willie Style: Stay in the Fresh Prince’s Trailer at This Lavish RV Park

Will Smith’s name may not be the first that comes to mind when you think of glamping. But Anderson Mobile Estates, a prized maker of…

Written by Jilli Cluff May 13, 2022

Supertramp Campers: Built Light to Last

Supertramp Campers is one of the manufacturers leading the charge in the booming market for slide-in truck campers, with lots of good reasons why.

Written by Stuart Bourdon May 04, 2022

Total Composites DIY Truck Camper: Big Value, Quick Turnaround

Total Composites DIY truck campers, habitats that sit in your truck bed that you can outfit as you like, start at just $16,000.

Written by Berne Broudy April 28, 2022

Sweet Deal: Pro Kayaker Puts ‘Hostess’ Stealth Campervan Up for Sale

This ex-Hostess delivery van has been turned into the ultimate van-down-by-the-river by pro-whitewater-kayaker Stephen Wright. It’s now up for sale, and quite possibly the ultimate…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 04, 2022

Out in the Wild With the AT Overland Aterra Truck Camper

The AT Overland Aterra truck camper has become reality. Our resident overland expert Bryon Dorr got a chance to crawl around it in the wild…

Written by Bryon Dorr February 14, 2022

Back That Camp Up: Park the Airstream eStream Trailer With Your Phone

Looking to spend a week off the grid, or simply to cut your carbon footprint when you take out your RV? That’s the idea behind…

Written by Paul Eisenstein February 03, 2022

Winnebago e-RV Gives Us a Taste of the Electrified Camper Future

Winnebago generated plenty of sparks at the Florida RV SuperShow with the debut of its e-RV ‘concept,’ a battery-powered Class B motorhome. And it wasn’t…

Written by GJ Staff January 26, 2022