Magnificent motorhomes and large camper vans of 2021

It was officially “The Year of the RV,” and the US RV Industry Association (RVIA) didn’t even need to wait for the year to end to declare it. It was over by October, at which point the 510,608 shipped towable and motor RVs surpassed 2017 numbers for a … Continue reading Magnificent motorhomes and large camper vans of 2021

FlexCamp expanding RV pod camps comfortably on truck or trailer

Expandable campers have really been pushing above and beyond simple pop-tops into more advanced forms, like transforming Cybertruck A-frames, stretchable off-road teardrops, and flip-open truck-top tents. Germany’s ICC Offroad played a big role in the … Continue reading FlexCamp expanding RV pod camps comfortably on truck or trailer

Mink teardrop remains the quaintest camper pod in the Nordic world

It’s been nearly four years since we first covered Mink Campers, but the stylish, little Icelandic-born teardrop trailer still has the ability to draw in one’s complete attention, even when photographed against the superlative backdrops of the Land of … Continue reading Mink teardrop remains the quaintest camper pod in the Nordic world

Expandable teardrop camper stretches into panoramic multi-room cabin

One of the more rugged camper trailers we’ve seen muscling its way through Europe is also one of the world’s roomiest teardrop trailers. The new Campravan Raptor XC from Turkish builder Hunter Nature Caravan features a long slide-out where one would ex… Continue reading Expandable teardrop camper stretches into panoramic multi-room cabin

4-in-1 FoldAxe multitool packs light for survivalists on the move

Back in 2018 we caught wind of versatile multitool called the Combar from Israeli startup Aclim8, which carried a hatchet, spade, hammer, wood saw and knife into a hardy package for outdoor adventures. The company has now introduced a lighter version o… Continue reading 4-in-1 FoldAxe multitool packs light for survivalists on the move

Best 2021 pickup campers and 4×4 expedition trucks for off-grid life

Much like 2020 before it, 2021 was a year that made much of the world’s population want to forget all about modern civilization and instead seek out the loving embrace of wide-open natural spaces. And if multi-day or longterm living was the goal, the y… Continue reading Best 2021 pickup campers and 4×4 expedition trucks for off-grid life

GSI’s iceless cooler tube totes and serves two cans of beer in the wild

Nothing tops off a day’s adventure like an ice-cold beer, but if that adventure happens to end at a separate point in the wilderness from where it started, it can be difficult to keep that beer cold and fresh. GSI Outdoors addresses the issue with a do… Continue reading GSI’s iceless cooler tube totes and serves two cans of beer in the wild

Xponent’s smart solar RV awning gives camper charging a raise

An RV roof seems the perfect place to secure solar panels for onboard battery charging, right up until you try to squeeze them between and around the vents, skylights, air conditioner, antennas, racks and other roof-mounted components. California compa… Continue reading Xponent’s smart solar RV awning gives camper charging a raise

AEONrv rolls out 4-season off-grid RV ahead of electrified Ford camper

Carving out a niche between the all-terrain Ford Transit camper van and the oversized Ford F-Series expedition motorhome, Nevada startup AEONrv presents a compact Class C Ford expedition rig. Its titular motorhome pairs a one-ton Ford van chassis with … Continue reading AEONrv rolls out 4-season off-grid RV ahead of electrified Ford camper

$1-million Unimog RV gentrifies unwelcoming lands in ultramodern style

Already highly experienced at upfitting the Volkswagen Grand California camper van into various grades of aggressive off-road mayhem machine, Germany’s Stone Offroad Design (SOD) super-sizes its all-terrain camper game with the new Rise 4×4. The unique… Continue reading $1-million Unimog RV gentrifies unwelcoming lands in ultramodern style