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

Trakka's latest camper van heads for the Outback with off-grid power and slick versatility

Trakka Jabiru 2S

We’ve been watching the new third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter morph into different camper vans in Germany, the UK and the US. Now Australia’s Trakka, builder of small on- and off-road motorhomes, has given us our first look at a gen-3 Sprinter camper van from down under, and it’s arguably the most impressive yet. The Jabiru camper van uses a full off-grid power suite and multifunctional, space-optimizing components to support highway and backway adventurers as they escape on quick holidays or extended off-grid expeditions.

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Airstream brings back a pair of classic trailers for modern day life on the road

Never afraid to mix its nostalgic pedigree with modern-day styling, Airstream has brought back two of its classic compact trailers for those looking to keep life light on the road. Both the Caravel and Bambi models were two of the company’s e… Continue reading Airstream brings back a pair of classic trailers for modern day life on the road

RhinoWolf 2.0 all-in-one lightweight tent maintains the modularity

Two years after the first RhinoWolf delivered a fascinating lightweight tent system that could merge together single units into a large, tunnel-like tent community, we now find the RhinoWolf 2.0 – a new, improved model with a few small change… Continue reading RhinoWolf 2.0 all-in-one lightweight tent maintains the modularity

Gallery: Jeep campers, floaty amphibians and other world-exploration rigs of Overland Expo 2019

Overland Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, and the 2019 show proved more than ever that “overlanding” has exploded from barely-recognized travel alternative to aspirational lifestyle. The largest Overland Expo ever welcomed more… Continue reading Gallery: Jeep campers, floaty amphibians and other world-exploration rigs of Overland Expo 2019

Outlery's collapsible cutlery might be the world's smallest utensil set

Outlery's reusable cutlery set is currently on Kickstarter

Plastic cutlery may well be convenient, but it is certainly wasteful and as more and more research shows, detrimental to the environment. Outlery was cooked up as an alternative, consisting of a collapsible and reusable cutlery and chopstick sets that can be packed into a very manageable pocket-sized package.

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Overkill T.K.4.7 off-road camping trailer rides small but opens up for big, breezy views

Growing its lineup from the expanding S.O.5.10 caravan, Oregon’s Overkill Campers presents a lighter, simpler take on tow-anywhere camping. The T.K.4.7 rides on a similarly rugged foundation as its big brother but offers a more compact living… Continue reading Overkill T.K.4.7 off-road camping trailer rides small but opens up for big, breezy views

Swiss Army-like 4×4 camper vans invite you to author your own tales of adventure and intrigue

Extending a helping hand to the rootless and wanderlust-filled masses, Alabama startup Storyteller Overland launches a rugged, ultra-versatile 4×4 camper van in Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit flavors. With flexible multi-use furniture, th… Continue reading Swiss Army-like 4×4 camper vans invite you to author your own tales of adventure and intrigue

TrailStomper microtrailer might just be the lightest, sleekest off-road camping trailer out there

Just days after we looked at a 298-lb (135-kg) prototype camping trailer that is literally featherlight, we found a trailer that weighs even less – and this one’s built to go off-road. The SportsRig TrailStomper is a wagon-like towable that b… Continue reading TrailStomper microtrailer might just be the lightest, sleekest off-road camping trailer out there