Mini hammock turns even the least cooperative SUV into a poor man’s RV

The easiest, cheapest way of experiencing van life – or a close relative of van life, at least – is sleeping on the folded seats of an SUV or hatchback. Depending upon the vehicle, though, the sleeping area may be be too short, leaving your head dangli… Continue reading Mini hammock turns even the least cooperative SUV into a poor man’s RV

Composite-monocoque Topo2 is sleekest, toughest Escapod camper trailer

With colorful paint and topo graphics, Escapod’s Topo has been one of the best-looking off-road teardrop trailers on the market for years now, and the all-new Topo2 manages to look even better. Driven by a near-obsessive desire to continually improve i… Continue reading Composite-monocoque Topo2 is sleekest, toughest Escapod camper trailer

Brutish off-grid pop-up camper brings Outback flavor to UK hinterlands

The photos and spec sheet of the new X1 “micro habitat” trailer from Valkari Overland scream “Australia’s latest off-road camper trailer!” But this overbuilt brute is more likely to be found roaming the highlands and moors of the British Isles than the… Continue reading Brutish off-grid pop-up camper brings Outback flavor to UK hinterlands

Ultralight field office carries digital nomads deeper into the wild

The past year has really blown up the work-from-home and work-from-anywhere lifestyles. With that, we’ve seen some new product designs aimed specifically at today’s generation of untethered, adventurous worker bees. The all-new Tactical Field Office fr… Continue reading Ultralight field office carries digital nomads deeper into the wild

Adorable Beachy camping trailer roams like a motor-less VW surf van

Bringing to mind a classic Volkswagen camper van lurking quietly behind a rocky oceanside outcropping, the new Beachy caravan adds a fresh injection of retro, laid-back sand-and-surf vibes to the modern camper market. In place of a ground-down, tattere… Continue reading Adorable Beachy camping trailer roams like a motor-less VW surf van

Airstream 4×4 camper van fuses silver bullet style with pure adventure

Before today, Airstream’s lineup of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter “touring coaches” seemed best-suited to the likes of well-heeled travelers looking to vineyard-hop across Napa Valley and maybe catch a weekend polo match. With the all-new Interstate 24X, Airs… Continue reading Airstream 4×4 camper van fuses silver bullet style with pure adventure

HitchFire grows its bumper-back grill into a fuller off-road kitchen

Last year, startup HitchFire launched a vehicle-mounted swing-away grill called the Forge 15. Now it’s grown that grill into a more robust cooking station complete with cutting board table, side burner and refillable LPG tank. The new Ultimate Grill St… Continue reading HitchFire grows its bumper-back grill into a fuller off-road kitchen

Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

The first wave of all-electric pickup trucks is nearing its official kickoff as Rivian plans to begin delivering R1T trucks next month. Before it does, it has made good on its promise of building the e-pickup into a 400-mile truck camper that explores … Continue reading Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig

Canadian-American company Loki is looking to disrupt your usually scheduled van life with what might be the most versatile, modular (and downright expensive) pickup camper to introduce itself to Mother Earth. The Basecamp adventure pod makes a stylish … Continue reading Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig