Gerber dual multitool kit sets the table for camping season 2023

For at least a few years now, Gerber has been growing a collection of knives and multitools aimed specifically at campers. Now it corrals several of those handy camp tools into the Around Camp Kit. The new-for-2023 package makes it a little easier to s… Continue reading Gerber dual multitool kit sets the table for camping season 2023

Solar-charged electric camper van is most road trip-ready American eRV

Electric RVs have been frustratingly slow to materialize in North America, and when they do show up, they tend to have ranges insufficient for everyday cars, let alone leisure vehicles meant to tour long distances. California’s Maxwell Vehicles offers … Continue reading Solar-charged electric camper van is most road trip-ready American eRV

Bear-macing teardrop camper fights off apocalypse with insane features

When the term “Extinction Level Event Camper Trailer” leapt out from our morning email scroll, we assumed it was just one company’s creative marketing, a way of distinguishing its offering from all the other “rugged” and “hardcore” campers out there. B… Continue reading Bear-macing teardrop camper fights off apocalypse with insane features

VW ID. Buzz electric camper bus bursts with color and sustainability

Not two full weeks after looking in on the UK’s first Volkswagen ID. Buzz camper van, we’ve now seen its second – and this one is available for purchase and rental. Custom van specialist Love Campers teamed with eco-rental outfitter Wild Drives to crea… Continue reading VW ID. Buzz electric camper bus bursts with color and sustainability

Oru’s origami camping furniture delivers flat-packing convenience

Ever since launching its original origami kayak back in 2012, Oru has made a name for itself building a lineup filled with some of the market’s most conveniently portable watercraft. At the same time, it’s been quietly working to broaden its horizons b… Continue reading Oru’s origami camping furniture delivers flat-packing convenience

Review: Bluetti AC180 hits the portable power station sweet spot

While sleeping on a cliff face with a tin of cold beans and a spork is certainly a commendable way to soak up the great outdoors, most of us like to surround ourselves with some level of comfort at the campsite. A steady and reliable flow of electrons … Continue reading Review: Bluetti AC180 hits the portable power station sweet spot

All-electric Toyota Hilux camper promises to be world’s toughest e-RV

Other trucks and 4x4s may claim to be tough, but only one has been declared “indestructible” by the venerable hosts of Top Gear. That’s the Toyota Hilux. The global pickup already serves as the base of some impressive go-anywhere micro-campers, and now… Continue reading All-electric Toyota Hilux camper promises to be world’s toughest e-RV

Classic teardrop campers pack enough lithium to power a house

In developing its Boulder camping trailer, Colorado Teardrops (CT) became the industry’s first manufacturer to stuff a Tesla’s worth of battery power into a teardrop trailer.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: electric-camper, teardrop t… Continue reading Classic teardrop campers pack enough lithium to power a house

Canadian kit converts the Tesla Model Y into a li’l electric camper

In recent years, we’ve seen a tent, trailer and camp bed designed for use with the Tesla Model Y electric SUV. The new Complete Tesla Camper Kit, however, is intended to convert the vehicle into a full-on self-contained mini camper.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Canadian kit converts the Tesla Model Y into a li’l electric camper

Helle Rein knife is an ode to reindeer and classic Norwegian design

Norwegian knife maker Helle crafts some of the most beautiful knives the world over. Its latest is particularly special, celebrating the past while making a call to action for the future. The new limited-edition Rein knife honors the company’s heritage… Continue reading Helle Rein knife is an ode to reindeer and classic Norwegian design