4WD Mercedes Sprinter transformed into adventure-ready motor home

Canadian campervan and adventure enthusiasts Alex Welsh and Patrick Burns from Yama Nomad have recently converted a 2018 four-wheel-drive Mercedes Benz Sprinter into a stunning mobile home. Dubbed Christopher Wallace, the bespoke campervan bo… Continue reading 4WD Mercedes Sprinter transformed into adventure-ready motor home

Bliss Mobil and Acela put fiercely meticulous engineering into extreme-duty expedition motorhome

Among the many big trucks of Overland Expo, one particular green machine stood out. A collaboration between American truck manufacturer Acela and Dutch camper module maker Bliss Mobil, this particular expedition motorhome features exacting st… Continue reading Bliss Mobil and Acela put fiercely meticulous engineering into extreme-duty expedition motorhome

Small, simple Ello camping box turns compact cars into off-grid camper vans

Over the years, we’ve seen many variations of the in-vehicle camper box from around Europe. From Switzerland’s 3D puzzle-like transformer, to France’s multi-piece pack-up caravan, and from Germany’s pickup bed Oktoberfest party, to Great Brit… Continue reading Small, simple Ello camping box turns compact cars into off-grid camper vans

Dunraven's aluminum camping trailer is a towable off-grid tiny cabin for a family of six

Dunraven offers a simple, compact camping trailer for the whole family

More stylish than any bus-size fifth-wheel or triple-axle, but still packing enough room for the whole family, the new Trail Ridge caravan from Colorado startup Dunraven brings clean aluminum design and cozy living to camp. The 18-foot (5.5-m) all-aluminum box trailer is designed for families that want to fully experience the outdoors, not just park their trailers there. It packs an outdoor kitchen, off-grid power system and standing-height interior that sleeps five to six people.

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Collapsible fire pit for campers could be slipped into an envelope

There’s nothing like settling into camp to enjoy a fire built with bits and pieces scattered around the site, but no matter how tidy you are they will always leave some sort of mark on the environment. Looking to offer eco-minded adventurers … Continue reading Collapsible fire pit for campers could be slipped into an envelope

Knaus Boxlife camper van sleeps seven and still loads up with bikes and gear

Camper vans usually sleep two to four people on a combination of rear bed and optional pop-up roof bed. Occasionally we see a van that can sleep five or six. The latest Boxlife from Germany’s Knaus goes a step further, sleeping up to seven pe… Continue reading Knaus Boxlife camper van sleeps seven and still loads up with bikes and gear

Expanding Australian camping trailer pops, folds and swings to family size

Usually a camping trailer tongue box will carry a battery and maybe some tools, but the innovators at Australia’s HUTrv have managed to pack an entire kitchen and bathroom into their caravan’s upsized tongue box. Called the Dekpod, the expand… Continue reading Expanding Australian camping trailer pops, folds and swings to family size

Carapate brings a fresh shape and plenty of fresh air to the teardrop trailer

We’ve seen a number of angular teardrop styles, from the fairly common squaredrop to the much rarer faceted polygon. French startup Carapate Adventure tries something different with its eponymous mini-caravan — a rolling wooden trapezoi… Continue reading Carapate brings a fresh shape and plenty of fresh air to the teardrop trailer

Westfalia's smart, connected Mercedes pop-top camper van pops out as well as up

Westfalia hasn't said how the expansion module deploys and retracts, but given that the James Cook ...

Westfalia is known the world over for its pop-up camper vans, so much so that you’ll still find terms like “Westfalia-style roof” substituted for “pop-up roof,” even though many other companies around the world offer them. But Westfalia’s latest pop-top van features a little more “pop” than even longtime fans might be expecting. In addition to popping up, the all-new James Cook expands out the back, increasing interior space and bed size. The sub-6-m (19.8-ft) James Cook combines the everyday maneuverability of a Sprinter 144 with the living space of a longer-wheelbase van, and it packs the latest smart home-style camper tech to boot.

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Featherlight BTR camping stool features twisting telescopic legs for easy carry

Marrying comfort with portability is a challenge for all outdoor gearmakers designing compact chairs and stools for the great outdoors. Canada’s Hillsound Equipment attempt to find this sweet spot centers on a clever two-in-one telescopic mec… Continue reading Featherlight BTR camping stool features twisting telescopic legs for easy carry