Base camp trailer generates H2O & power for off-grid RV & cabin life

Not everyone has the wherewithal to go all-in on a US$360,000 wheeled aluminum tiny home that makes its own drinking water. For those who live on the road in more modest vehicles, Seattle-based startup BluOasis offers a more flexible mobile water-makin… Continue reading Base camp trailer generates H2O & power for off-grid RV & cabin life

Ultra-slim RV kit underpins 340-mile Skoda electric crossover camper

Skoda UK has showcased a one-off camper concept carved out of its Enyaq iV 80 electric crossover. Designed to transition between summer festival camping, eco-friendly road-tripping and good, old-fashioned park camping, the capable Enyaq FestEVal electr… Continue reading Ultra-slim RV kit underpins 340-mile Skoda electric crossover camper

Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping

While there are a few notable exceptions, hybrid camper vans seem to be getting skipped over in favor of largely under-ranged electric campers, which makes little sense for a vehicle purpose-built to tour distances. UK camper shop Sussex Campervans bre… Continue reading Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping

Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie

Renault is pushing its way into Volkswagen territory. After launching its Trafic SpaceNomad camper van exclusively in Switzerland in 2020, the French marque takes advantage of the popularity of RV life and expands outward, bringing the camper to additi… Continue reading Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie

Telescoping lantern offers 3-in-1 versatility for night-time explorers

The compact ouTask lantern has been designed for after-dark adventurers who need more flexibility than a regular LED head torch, flashlight or overhead lantern can offer – and features a telescoping light pole, built-in tripod, magnetic base and omnidi… Continue reading Telescoping lantern offers 3-in-1 versatility for night-time explorers

Opinel’s modular cutlery set makes the spork a thing of beauty

Well-known for its timelessly simple and classic wood-handled folding knives, French company Opinel realized its offerings would be the perfect addition to camp kitchens and picnics in nature. It launched the original Nomad Cooking Kit in an attempt to… Continue reading Opinel’s modular cutlery set makes the spork a thing of beauty

Hard-wall camper hangs on Jeep Wrangler like a backpack with bathroom

We’ve seen some odd and unlikely Jeep Wrangler campers in the past, but the new Backwoods Camper might just take the cake. It’s like a pickup camper without the pickup bed, hanging off the back of a Wrangler or SUV of choice to create a small, capable … Continue reading Hard-wall camper hangs on Jeep Wrangler like a backpack with bathroom

Snow Peak’s expansively panoramic Zekka tent makes it onto US shores

Destined to be one of the most impressive tent designs of 2022, the Snow Peak Zekka launched in Japan several months ago. At the time, it wasn’t clear if or when it would be making its way to other markets, but it has now arrived in the United States. … Continue reading Snow Peak’s expansively panoramic Zekka tent makes it onto US shores