Photos: Mercedes’ new Marco Polo camper van glamps the highlands

Volkswagen kicked off the warmer months by premiering an impressive all-new California camper van, but Mercedes-Benz won’t be overlooked this (Northern Hemisphere) summer. It’s refreshed its own midsize van camper, the Marco Polo, with an emphasis on m… Continue reading Photos: Mercedes’ new Marco Polo camper van glamps the highlands

Human-powered forklift lets solo campers install and remove rooftop tents

Rooftop tents may be convenient when camping, but when you’re doing anything else with your vehicle … well, not so much. The Bad Boy was designed with that fact in mind, as it allows one person to quickly install and remove their tent as needed.Continu… Continue reading Human-powered forklift lets solo campers install and remove rooftop tents

Killer Toyota micro-camper provides trapdoor access to rustic abode

Not every German-turned-American expedition vehicle builder at Overland Expo West 2024 was vying for a “most massive vehicle of show” title. New entrant World Travel Vehicles (WTV) out of Durango, Colorado offered one of the show’s most impressive full… Continue reading Killer Toyota micro-camper provides trapdoor access to rustic abode

Lovork camping lantern uses add-on modules to perform eight functions

Nobody likes carrying any more gear than necessary when camping … even if they’re just “car camping.” Lovork’s new Modular Camping Lantern is designed with that fact in mind, as it packs eight functions into one system.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdo… Continue reading Lovork camping lantern uses add-on modules to perform eight functions

200-lb pop-up cube camper is the truck version of a backpacking tent

Pickup camping solutions continue getting lighter and lighter. While the lightest full-bodied pickup camper we’ve covered scales in right around an even 600 lb (272 kg), half-bodied toppers that incorporate the stock bed into their interiors nearly hal… Continue reading 200-lb pop-up cube camper is the truck version of a backpacking tent

Otto Nest camper kit gives SUVs, trucks and minivans the RV treatment

It can be quite the hassle, packing all your camping gear into your automobile, unpacking it at the campsite, then setting up a tent. That’s where the Otto Nest camper kit comes in, as it’s designed to turn your vehicle into a self-contained RV.Continu… Continue reading Otto Nest camper kit gives SUVs, trucks and minivans the RV treatment

Coffee in a tube squeezes like toothpaste for brewing … or eating

There’s no shortage of ways to get your coffee fix, even in the most extreme locations. There’s also no shortage of startups and inventors coming up with more, often unusual ways, to serve it. Arriving this month is yet another option aimed specificall… Continue reading Coffee in a tube squeezes like toothpaste for brewing … or eating

Tiny 2-ounce fire multitool brings dual survival to your adventures

Overland Expo’s focus may be largely on earth-exploring giants and burly, overbuilt hardware, but the show does highlight its fair share of light, ultra-portable outdoor gadgets. One of our favorite finds this year was the Fire Flute from Outdoor Eleme… Continue reading Tiny 2-ounce fire multitool brings dual survival to your adventures

Ultralight, modular Toyota Tacoma camper gets full-length pop-top

Washington’s Scout Campers took social distancing to new heights when it released three of the lightest, most versatile truck campers on the market, one after the other, during the start and heart of Pandemic 2020. Now it’s back to enjoy stabler times,… Continue reading Ultralight, modular Toyota Tacoma camper gets full-length pop-top

Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping

Snuuzu – sounds like a creature from the Dr. Seuss universe. In reality, it’s a better breed of inflatable foam mattress tailored specially to the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. The multilayer mattress levels out the vehicle and creates a cushy surface on … Continue reading Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping