Hispano Suiza leaves Dick Tracy in the dust for Extreme E off-road bid

Looking over the dramatic, retro-inspired “hyperlux” curves of the Hispano Suiza Carmen, the very last word to come to mind is “off-road.” But the revived Spanish marque has been full of surprises and contradictions ever since it resurfaced in 2018, de… Continue reading Hispano Suiza leaves Dick Tracy in the dust for Extreme E off-road bid→

The best electric RVs and camper innovations of 2020

At the start of the year, we looked at some of the technologies that will be shaping the camper industry in the coming decade. Electrification was a critical one, but at the time we didn’t realize just how quickly it would start spreading its way throu… Continue reading The best electric RVs and camper innovations of 2020→

Lordstown teams with Camping World on electric RVs and services

We’ve seen a handful of European electric motorhomes, camping trailers and camper vans pop up in recent years, but the United States still lags well behind. That’s set to change in the near future, as products like the Rivian R1T overland pickup and Te… Continue reading Lordstown teams with Camping World on electric RVs and services→

Two-in-one electric/hand coffee grinder works at home or camp

An electric coffee grinder is the quickest, most convenient way to mash whole beans into brew-ready powder on the average work morning, but there are times when only a hand grinder will do. Maybe the power’s out at home, maybe you’re camping off-grid w… Continue reading Two-in-one electric/hand coffee grinder works at home or camp→

Full-throttle electric snow bikes quietly tear up Alpine powder

Electric cars and trucks may be the hottest topic in e-mobility, but quiet, clean-running electric drives have the ability to revolutionize all kinds of vehicles and machinery. We’ve seen it with the popularization and evolution of ebikes, and electric… Continue reading Full-throttle electric snow bikes quietly tear up Alpine powder→

Taxa ruggedizes insectoid camper trailers to tow farther into the wild

Taxa Outdoors spent the better part of last decade bombarding the market with some of the oddest-looking camping trailers ever seen. The off-the-wall towables can camp off-grid for up to a week, but they lack the true off-road-specific equipment necess… Continue reading Taxa ruggedizes insectoid camper trailers to tow farther into the wild→

Stunning wood-carbon fiber yacht tender melds tech and tradition

No boat catches the eye quite as quickly as a natural-wood vessel like the NOX SV. Or so we thought. The new Heritage 9.9 from Italian shipyard Castagnola Yacht blends its natural wood aesthetic with a glossy black hull shell that gives away its secret… Continue reading Stunning wood-carbon fiber yacht tender melds tech and tradition→

Post Up tent clings to hatch, turning Subaru into Pontiac Aztek

A fast solution for turning an SUV or wagon into a cozy camper van, the new Post Up tent from American startup 2nd Elmnt puts a spin on an idea we’ve seen before. Part Pontiac Aztek camper package, part pickup truck tent, the Post Up lets campers, road… Continue reading Post Up tent clings to hatch, turning Subaru into Pontiac Aztek→

Scout ebike camper trailer inspires two-wheeled micro adventures

Bikepacking usually involves camping in a backpacking tent or other easily carried ultralight shelter, but bike-sized camping trailers have been popping up as an interesting alternative. With electric bikes continuing to grow in power and popularity, c… Continue reading Scout ebike camper trailer inspires two-wheeled micro adventures→

Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco

The Ford Raptor is some of the most fun you can have off-road on four street-legal wheels, ideal for stirring idyllic desert floor into a virulent sandstorm. But what fun is venturing out there without all your favorite toys and camping supplies in tow… Continue reading Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco→