VanCubic camper pods roll full designer RV floor plan into an empty van

Camper-in-a-box units are usually relatively compact, simple packages that can be hand-carried into the back of a van or SUV to turn it into a makeshift camper. But every once in a while someone like PlugVan develops a box that fills the full height an… Continue reading VanCubic camper pods roll full designer RV floor plan into an empty van

New hybrid rooftop tent blows up into multi-story camping complex

Many rooftop tents can expand into ground tents with add-on awnings and sidewalls, but the all-new Magic Fort from startup Thecatal reverses the process. This massive inflatable ground tent serves as both a camper and a garage, creating a glamping dupl… Continue reading New hybrid rooftop tent blows up into multi-story camping complex

“Tesla of campers” officially cuts the cord on the American RV trip

With a goal of pioneering a new breed of intelligent eco-RVing, Tennessee’s Aero Build introduced its Coast travel trailer earlier this year. A thoroughly modern trailer, it combines a simple but stylish design with the latest in RV tech, including a s… Continue reading “Tesla of campers” officially cuts the cord on the American RV trip

Crua Culla Hammock Wrap Around V2 puts campers in an insulated cocoon

Generally speaking, if you want to be warm and snug while sleeping outside, you sleep in an insulated tent. Crua Outdoors’ new Culla Hammock Wrap Around V2, however, now brings the same sort of coziness to hammocks.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, L… Continue reading Crua Culla Hammock Wrap Around V2 puts campers in an insulated cocoon

Toyota Land Cruiser off-grid camper goes extremer with 6×6 drive

EarthCruiser USA is preparing to welcome in a new era of world exploration in about a week’s time, but in the meantime, EarthCruiser Australia is giving it a Foster’s tallboy to hold. The southern originator of the iconic go-anywhere expedition RV bran… Continue reading Toyota Land Cruiser off-grid camper goes extremer with 6×6 drive

$2K Ikea-like camper kit turns Tesla Model X or RAV4 into a micro RV

Back in the day, clever camper-in-a-box kits seemed to be almost exclusively a European phenomenon, designed for small and midsize vans and other vehicles not even available in North America. Slowly, though, the US has caught up, importing a few of tho… Continue reading $2K Ikea-like camper kit turns Tesla Model X or RAV4 into a micro RV

Trakka blows up camper van into stackable RV building blocks

Trakka makes some of Australia’s most rugged, amenity-loaded Outback-ready camper vans aimed at everyone from responsibility-free perma-roamers to digital nomads. With its latest build, it deconstructs the camper van down into its most basic elements, … Continue reading Trakka blows up camper van into stackable RV building blocks

Ultralight foamy camper turns Toyota Tacoma into hard-roof hut

A few years ago, Colorado startup High Altitude Trailer Co launched a very different style of teardrop trailer with its arched-nose foam-core-composite XT50. This time around, the company is boosting that same construction up into the beds of midsize p… Continue reading Ultralight foamy camper turns Toyota Tacoma into hard-roof hut

VW Multivan California plug-in camper spreads wings as future smart RV

Thirty-five years after the original Volkswagen California made its debut, VW is preparing to preview the future of the California brand with the all-new Multivan California Concept. The new camper van will leverage the versatile T7 platform toward bec… Continue reading VW Multivan California plug-in camper spreads wings as future smart RV

Battery-powered Giga Pump inflates dome-shaped Aerotent in minutes

Camping in the great outdoors can be refreshing, enjoyable, and great fun. A real stress buster. Pitching a tent, not so much. The folks over at Aerogogo aim to make that easier with new inflatable Aerotents.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Lifestyl… Continue reading Battery-powered Giga Pump inflates dome-shaped Aerotent in minutes