Truck camping kit gives Toyota Tacoma a modular camper van floor plan

Pickup camping toppers are a great lightweight RV solution that’ll get you up out of the ground tent and into a more stable, better-protected vehicle. But they typically lack any amenities beyond a basic mattress to sleep on. Nevada-based Catapult Adve… Continue reading Truck camping kit gives Toyota Tacoma a modular camper van floor plan

ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight

Born from the high-powered world of electric jetboarding, ZeroJet is now channeling all its energy into building performance electric boat drives. Its very first outboard combines drop-and-drive convenience with a superior power-to-weight ratio ready t… Continue reading ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight

Hammerhead micro-camper packs velvety luxury in a battle-ready shell

One of the more interesting teardrop-sized off-road camping trailers to make its way across our computer screen in recent years, the Goliath G-47 is a towable juxtaposition that pairs one of the hardest-wearing exteriors out there with a cozy living co… Continue reading Hammerhead micro-camper packs velvety luxury in a battle-ready shell

Is this radical two-rotor hub motor the secret to cheap 500-mile EVs?

Something of an automotive phenom, Munich startup DeepDrive is hard at work on a more practical, mass production-ready in-wheel electric motor. Its unique radial flux motor concept uses a dual-rotor configuration to produce copious amounts of torque fr… Continue reading Is this radical two-rotor hub motor the secret to cheap 500-mile EVs?

The $1-million camper van: Two stories of self-sufficient ostentation

The new Vanyx camper van looks to combine off-grid capability and luxury living like no other Class B camper before it

Yep, that’s a big head. But there’s a method to the Franken-headed madness – the cartoonishly massive roof on the new Vanyx camper van is a habitat in itself, splitting the van into separate floors for sleeping and daytime living. The new all-German camper looks to bring an unprecedented level of land yacht luxury to the Class B segment while still offering enough hard-nosed grit and self-sufficient supply to handle extended treks off road and grid. Ingenious creation or proof the overland-glamping market has finally pushed its luck too far?

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Backcountry camping hot tub inflates in 2 minutes for scenic soaking

There’s nothing quite as ‘gram worthy as a hot spring set against an idyllic mountain or waterfall backdrop. Problem is, the average gorgeous backdrop doesn’t come with a perfectly placed hot spring. That no longer has to be the case thanks to the Jool… Continue reading Backcountry camping hot tub inflates in 2 minutes for scenic soaking

Brilliantly overbuilt panoramic pod camper creeps out of the Outback

On The Move’s Crossfire was once just a basic hybrid caravan in a robust lineup of similarly styled trailers. But this year, the company has revived the nameplate into a unique towable panorama that rivals the new Kimberley Kube in sleek, stylish, wood… Continue reading Brilliantly overbuilt panoramic pod camper creeps out of the Outback

New travel trailer looks like an aerodynamic wing … to camp in?

Up until now, California trailer builder Polydrops has been focused on building some of the lightest, most geometrical RVs out there. But the type of young, adventurous camping enthusiasts limber enough to squeeze themselves into an ultralight teardrop… Continue reading New travel trailer looks like an aerodynamic wing … to camp in?

Joby’s 523-mile eVTOL flight: A huge leap for hydrogen aviation

It’s the first flight of its kind ever announced, an enormous technical milestone, an absolute demolition of Joby’s previous 154-mile (248-km) record, and a strong move that looks beyond the company’s first priority: putting battery-powered air taxi op… Continue reading Joby’s 523-mile eVTOL flight: A huge leap for hydrogen aviation