Sub-$10K Toyota pickup camper blows out cabin space with serious flare

One of the names we haven’t yet looked at in the fast-expanding pickup camping topper segment, California’s Topo Toppers has been on the market for three years with models bearing fun names like “Badlander” and “Mesa.” Its latest topper debuts as its r… Continue reading Sub-$10K Toyota pickup camper blows out cabin space with serious flare

$8,000 lockable building-in-a-box assembles in 11 minutes, sleeps 8

CMAX Systems’ building-in-a-box seems almost too good to be true. It offers a solid-floored, robust, habitable structure, 19 ft long by 7.4 ft wide (5.8 x 2.25 m) with a ceiling height of 7.2 ft (2.2 m), so only a handful of pro basketball players woul… Continue reading $8,000 lockable building-in-a-box assembles in 11 minutes, sleeps 8

Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer

German camper van manufacturer Hobby took Volkswagen camper van life to new levels of comfort and style when it debuted the Maxia Van in 2022. This year, it’s introduced a new floor plan that invites the entire family (and maybe a few campground neighb… Continue reading Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer

Striking panoramic Kube teardrop bushwhack-camps the American outback

When Kimberley Kampers first presented its ultramodern all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer, it didn’t mention whether its newest model would make it over to the United States. And while the company’s US arm didn’t have one to show at this year’s Over… Continue reading Striking panoramic Kube teardrop bushwhack-camps the American outback

Go-anywhere modular camp grill cooks via campfire, charcoal or propane

Given the general lack of extra space in a gear-stocked vehicle aimed at base camp, we’ve become a big fan of modular, multifunctional cooking equipment. California company Grill Game takes the concept to new ends with its G1. We’re not even sure wheth… Continue reading Go-anywhere modular camp grill cooks via campfire, charcoal or propane

Featherlight Toyota-top camper streamlines overland RV adventure

Setting out to build the “ultimate ultralight” 4×4 camper for all seasons and all terrains, Canada’s Tufport has outdone itself with a sleek, wood-free composite camper that ranks among the lightest available. The rugged new Overlander fits the full sp… Continue reading Featherlight Toyota-top camper streamlines overland RV adventure

All-new Volkswagen California camper van launches for $67,300

Volkswagen introduced the all-new T7 Multivan California camper back in May but held off on revealing prices until the van was ready for launch. The automaker opened up preorders this month, providing pricing information for each of the five individual… Continue reading All-new Volkswagen California camper van launches for $67,300

Inflatable hammock uses an insulated air gap to keep users warm

There are already inflatable-frame tents, so why not inflatable hammocks? That’s exactly what the Atmos is, and it’s claimed to keep users warm at night without adding to the bulk and weight they have to carry.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Lifest… Continue reading Inflatable hammock uses an insulated air gap to keep users warm

Pop-up camper cube might be the smartest family RV money can buy

Unlike other recent California RV startups, Exodus doesn’t tout Silicon Valley credentials, pitch “maybe-in-three-years” capabilities like self-driving, or present a design that looks straight out of an alien-colonized future. Instead, it harnesses tod… Continue reading Pop-up camper cube might be the smartest family RV money can buy

Collapsible camping torch replaces campfire with blazing open inferno

Tripod torches have become fairly common among battery-powered camping lights, but a new US startup has a more literal (and somewhate terrifying) interpretation in mind. Its Tripod Torch is an actual freestanding flame-spewer that delivers an open flam… Continue reading Collapsible camping torch replaces campfire with blazing open inferno