Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

Over the past seven years, Volkswagen has been quickly turning its iconic California from a single camper van into an entire family, completed by inviting in the Caddy California in 2020. This year, it makes it even more official: California is a new b… Continue reading Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

With obvious interior space limitations, vanlife can be a lesson in compromises. But thanks to a clever rear expansion module from StarVan, wanderlust adventurers should sleep in comfort when parked for the night.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, T… Continue reading StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

While its fancier sibling has been undercutting it with a solid piece of off-road RVing, Airstream has been preoccupied taking a good idea too far. Way too far. The Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition starts off with a few unique, interesting camping fea… Continue reading Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

While its fancier sibling has been undercutting it with a solid piece of off-road RVing, Airstream has been preoccupied taking a good idea too far. Way too far. The Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition starts off with a few unique, interesting camping fea… Continue reading Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

Nissan camper van morphs from RV to commercial workhorse in minutes

Nissan may not be known for camper vans in the US (or vans at all, at this point), but it continues to release intriguing designs abroad. It’s currently busy with the official launch of its MyRoom sleeper van in Japan, and it’s designed a very differen… Continue reading Nissan camper van morphs from RV to commercial workhorse in minutes

Swing-away hitch tent base camps like a fabric moon lander

We’ve watched the rooftop tent (RTT) take off as a popular camping alternative, but the hitch-mounted tent just hasn’t caught on the same way. It has attracted the enthusiasm of several startups and even one of the true kings of the vehicle hitch, but … Continue reading Swing-away hitch tent base camps like a fabric moon lander

New Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastier

At last year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Ford fully updated its Nugget camper van series around the second-gen Transit Custom. This time around, it’s growing the family with some new additions, including a long-wheelbase model that promises more kitche… Continue reading New Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastier

Volkswagen camper vans make hero’s return to USA at reasonable price

It’s been over two decades coming, but the Volkswagen camper van is finally riding again in the United States. Not only does the impending launch of the all-electric ID. Buzz mark the return to the US market of the sorely missed VW camper bus, it also … Continue reading Volkswagen camper vans make hero’s return to USA at reasonable price

Luxury-branded adventure camper van handily undercuts Winnebago

Tiffin is best known for offering some of the American market’s most lavish and expensive bus-sized Class A motorhomes. So it might come as a surprise that it’s added a gritty, fully off-grid-capable Mercedes Sprinter camper van to its lineup. It’s eve… Continue reading Luxury-branded adventure camper van handily undercuts Winnebago

Skeletonized titanium multi-hatchet swaps heads for precise chop

Whether you’re an all-out survivalist, a tool collector or just a general appreciator of smart, modern design, you’ll want to have a look at the new Hyzer modular titanium hatchet from Exceed Designs. Heck, even if you’re not any of those things, it st… Continue reading Skeletonized titanium multi-hatchet swaps heads for precise chop