$31K Xbus RV emerges as a lovable microbus camper for the electric era

Roomy, simple, versatile and timelessly recognizable, the original Volkswagen T1 camper van remains a beloved icon representing the freedom of open-road travel. While we wait for VW to try and recreate some of that magic in electric form, a German star… Continue reading $31K Xbus RV emerges as a lovable microbus camper for the electric era

Two-story pump-top RV carries visionary glamping comforts to market

It’s summer in Germany, which can only mean that it’s once again time for Erwin Hymer Group (EHG) to push the boundaries of incredible RV design. After trickling down some of the best features from the forward-looking Hymer VisionVenture into last year… Continue reading Two-story pump-top RV carries visionary glamping comforts to market

Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Thanks in large part to the innovation-loaded 2019 Cliff 4×4 Adventure Van concept and action-packed marketing, the Sunlight Cliff camper van has a reputation for being a little more lively and adventuresome than average. But its Fiat Ducato base has l… Continue reading Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome

Nearly a year after making waves with a rotary range-extended electric motorhome, German RV giant Knaus-Tabbert empties the tricks out of both sleeves in another attempt to change the RV game. Its all-new Volkswagen T6.1-based Tourer CUV sizes shorter … Continue reading Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome

Blackcan system heats water, and pumps it through a camping mattress

While there already are camping mattresses with built-in heating elements, they use batteries that have to be frequently recharged. The Blackcan II Pro system is different, in that it utilizes hot water which is heated by a gas burner.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Blackcan system heats water, and pumps it through a camping mattress

Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Designed to seek out remote, forgotten trailheads and bushwhackable cross-country routes where trails don’t run, the all-new Tails camper van from Outside Van is a venture-anywhere mountain bike support vehicle and complete base camp. More than just a … Continue reading Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing

The outdoor industry has a history of using merino wool in new, previously unexpected ways, but that still didn’t prepare us for the wool bandages showcased at this year’s summer Outdoor Retailer show. New Zealand’s WoolAid says that its natural bandag… Continue reading Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing

World’s latest electric RV is an awesomely multifunctional mini-camper

With a modular, multifunctional rear lounge so comfy it puts most full-size camper vans to shame, the Vanderer Urban Camper was easily one of the coolest mini-campers of 2021. A year and a half later, it’s getting even better. The homey tiny lounge-on-… Continue reading World’s latest electric RV is an awesomely multifunctional mini-camper