Tentsile tents leap between air and ground with new conversion kits

Since Tentsile introduced its very first tent, stretched multi-point tree tents, sheltered hammocks and dangling live-in pods have been bombarding the market with regularity, and a number of them camp on the ground as well as in the air. To keep up wit… Continue reading Tentsile tents leap between air and ground with new conversion kits

Tough, modular camp boxes build camper vans and rovers like 3D puzzles

Typically the “modules” of modular camper van design are large components like kitchen blocks, cabinets and bed frames. German startup Camp it Simple stays true to its name by slicing and dicing the modular camper van into actual building blocks. Made … Continue reading Tough, modular camp boxes build camper vans and rovers like 3D puzzles

Thule roof-top tent makes for fast, light camping and gear shuttling

We recently saw how the Thule Tepui HyBox can become the perfect cherry atop an ultra-versatile camper van. It turns out, Thule was in the process of bringing an even more convenient HyBox to market. The new Thule Tepui HyBox Wedge adds a few extra hin… Continue reading Thule roof-top tent makes for fast, light camping and gear shuttling

Kitsune 4×4 camper van flexes for 4-season gear carry and cozy living

Just two weeks after we looked at the fast-transforming “ultimate gear head” camper van from CoPilot Vans, we have another Mercedes Sprinter conversion that can seriously vie for the same title. The Kitsune from Quebec conversion shop Norva packs a hig… Continue reading Kitsune 4×4 camper van flexes for 4-season gear carry and cozy living

Leisure Vans Ford motorhome packs AWD and multi-use Murphy lounge

Canada’s Leisure Travel Vans continues to build out its line of spacious, efficiently packaged Type C motorhomes with its first all-wheel drive offering ever. Taking advantage of the newly added AWD option on the 2020 Ford Transit, Leisure pulls the ho… Continue reading Leisure Vans Ford motorhome packs AWD and multi-use Murphy lounge

Hard-sided carbon fiber roof-top camper has solar power and heat

The RTT (roof-top tent) has already made a name for itself. Will the RTC (roof-top camper) enjoy the same public embrace? Colorado’s Redtail Overland differentiates RTC from RTT by sandwiching three hard sides between a carbon fiber floor and roof and … Continue reading Hard-sided carbon fiber roof-top camper has solar power and heat

Scout pickup camper creates flexible indoor/outdoor base camp

One of the overwhelming themes of the 2019 RVX show was the American RV market prying itself out of the past and evolving to meet the demands of a younger, more active demographic. This year’s show was canceled even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit US … Continue reading Scout pickup camper creates flexible indoor/outdoor base camp

Rollable fire pit takes wood fire and grilling anywhere

There’s nothing wrong with the classic rock fire ring, but building one isn’t always possible, legal or ethical. So with the growth of a more “camp anywhere” culture spurred on by overlanding and #vanlife, we’ve seen a growth in the number of portable,… Continue reading Rollable fire pit takes wood fire and grilling anywhere

Tentsile stand keeps tree tents up in the air without trees

We’ve seen hammock stands before, some even atop vehicle roofs or inside the car itself. But it’s a different ballgame when the hammock is actually a large triangular tent for three people. Tentsile’s new stand weighs nearly 100 lb (45 kg) and stretche… Continue reading Tentsile stand keeps tree tents up in the air without trees