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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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→

Sub-$10K Toyota pickup camper blows out cabin space with serious flare

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One of the names we haven’t yet looked at in the fast-expanding pickup camping topper segment, California’s Topo Toppers has been on the market for three years with models bearing fun names like “Badlander” and “Mesa.” Its latest topper debuts as its r… Continue reading Sub-$10K Toyota pickup camper blows out cabin space with serious flare→

Novel 2-chain bike aims at rock-solid ride and rugged redundancy

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Chicago-based nonprofit World Bicycle Relief (WBR) doesn’t distribute just any type of bicycle – it distributes bicycles meant to navigate the unimproved roads and rough terrain of developing nations, empowering populations to access healthcare, educat… Continue reading Novel 2-chain bike aims at rock-solid ride and rugged redundancy→

Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer

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German camper van manufacturer Hobby took Volkswagen camper van life to new levels of comfort and style when it debuted the Maxia Van in 2022. This year, it’s introduced a new floor plan that invites the entire family (and maybe a few campground neighb… Continue reading Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer→

Autonomous EHang eVTOL jumpstarts nascent pilotless air tourism industry

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Imagine stepping aboard an empty aircraft that looks to have landed straight from the future, strapping in and sitting back while soaring through the air and taking in the scenery, all without so much as a pilot there to encroach upon the privacy of yo… Continue reading Autonomous EHang eVTOL jumpstarts nascent pilotless air tourism industry→