Modular camper boxes turn van into indoor/outdoor base camp

The tumultuous year has left a lot of people scrambling to buy or rent RVs, the preferred means of travel and vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who don’t have the space or budget for a full RV might want to consider another alternative as th… Continue reading Modular camper boxes turn van into indoor/outdoor base camp

Glass-roofed Delica 4×4 mini-camper van chases starry-night adventure

Australian import and camper conversion company Japanese Auto Imports announced an updated lineup of Mitsubishi Delica 4×4 camper vans on Friday. One of the more convincing little 4×4 mini-camper vans we’ve seen, the company’s latest Delica build featu… Continue reading Glass-roofed Delica 4×4 mini-camper van chases starry-night adventure

Brawny Domino dual-mode trailer swallows campers with yawning jaws

A Domino that won’t fall come bumps, tips or wind, the latest off-road camper trailer from Australia’s Offline Campers features a unique ruggedized teardrop design that creates a quick sleepover or a full base camp. Opening the rear jaws provides immed… Continue reading Brawny Domino dual-mode trailer swallows campers with yawning jaws

Yakima Exo two-story modular hitch rack gives cars pickup utility

The tailgate/roof/hitch shuffle is a summertime ritual with which anyone who regularly carries a lot of gear and people around is probably familiar. The hitch part of the equation usually gets eaten up most quickly, whether by a bike rack, hitch basket… Continue reading Yakima Exo two-story modular hitch rack gives cars pickup utility

Solar-powered off-road teardrop trades propane for electric camping

Making an all-electric camper tends to be a little easier when that camper doesn’t require a large motive engine to propel itself to camp. We’ve already seen a few all-electric caravans on the global market, and startup Colorado Campworks presents one … Continue reading Solar-powered off-road teardrop trades propane for electric camping

Gourmet glamper van packs slide-out Big Green Egg BBQ and minibar

In the United States, it’s harder to find a camper van that doesn’t cost over $100,000 than one that does. Over in Germany, though, camper vans costing under half that are common, so when a camper van commands a six-figure price tag, it tends to be loa… Continue reading Gourmet glamper van packs slide-out Big Green Egg BBQ and minibar

Canoo reveals compact but capable electric pickup truck

LA-based electric mobility company Canoo has pulled back the curtain on its third vehicle, following the launch of a subscription-based people mover and a delivery van. The company has now joined the likes of Tesla, Bollinger, Rivian and others to add … Continue reading Canoo reveals compact but capable electric pickup truck

Firetent kit carries like pack of cards and sparks a teepee fire

From basic crumpled paper and dryer lint, to waxed volcanic rock and recycled thermoplastic, there’s far more than one way to spark a warming blaze, and it seems there’s always another just around the corner. The new Firetent from Canadian firm Coast S… Continue reading Firetent kit carries like pack of cards and sparks a teepee fire

Sea to Summit reverses its pole on roomy ultralight backpacking tents

Australia’s Sea to Summit has a three-decade history of creating lightweight, compact and high-performance gear for travel and outdoor sport. It offers virtually every camp sleeping product you can think of — hammocks, tarps, mosquito nets, sleeping ba… Continue reading Sea to Summit reverses its pole on roomy ultralight backpacking tents

Jetboil’s lightest backpacking stove yet weighs just 7.1 oz

Every ounce counts when you’re headed for an extended stay in the wilderness with everything you need on your back, and the arrival of lightweight cooking systems has meant hikers can still reward themselves with a hot meal on the trailside. For two de… Continue reading Jetboil’s lightest backpacking stove yet weighs just 7.1 oz