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Still not that McLaren. We’re talking again about the British camper van converter that works exclusively with big vans like the VW Crafter and Mercedes Sprinter. A few months before going full-on Savage with the Crafter, it was performing so… Continue reading Mclaren gives its Sprinter camper van sporty flair and spacious living
Ah, the great outdoors. Rejuvenating air rife with mosquitoes and other nasties, and spending some time hanging out in the woods sleeping in a 3D printed camper. Wait– what was that last one again?
Yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A Canadian team headed by [Randy Janes] of Wave of the Future 3D, printed a camper at [Create Cafe] in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, using high-flow nozzles on one of the largest 3D printers in North America. These layers are 10.3mm thick!!
This trailer is one single printed piece, taking 230 hours — nine and a half days — of straight …read more
Continue reading Want A Leak-Proof Camper? Better Fire Up The 3D Printer Now.
When spending time camping, people often bring lanterns, flashlights, and the like — you might even bring along a solar charger. Instructables user [bennelson] is combining all your electrical powered needs by cramming solar power into a can.
Already designed to resist the elements, [bennelson] is using a 50cal. ammo can for a portable enclosure. Inside, he’s siliconed a 15AH, 12V lead-acid battery in the centre to maintain balance and to leave room for the wiring and storage. One cardboard mockup later, he laser-cut the top panel from 1/8″ plywood and secured a 20A solar charge controller, a four-in-one socket …read more
A weekend away camping in the wilds can do wonders for one’s sanity, and the joy of spending it in a recently converted camping vehicle adds to the delight. In a twist on the conventional camper, redditor [Gongfucius] and his wife have converted their 2005 Toyota Corolla into the perfect getaway vehicle for two.
To make enough room, the rear seating had to go, and removing it was deceptively easy. [Gongfucius] was able to build and fit a platform peppered with storage hatches that could snap into place and cover the trunk and backseat — covering it with felt for …read more
Camping and road trips are a heck of a lot of fun, despite lacking many of the creature comforts that come from a house and its amenities. We’re all for fire-cooked meals, but sometimes, you want a cook-top and a sink to make cooking on the go a quick process. What if you could pack up a kitchen into a box and take it with you?
[pointblankjustice] — opting for overkill — built this for his girlfriend instead of the requested box to simply store camping supplies. Glued and screwed plywood forms the frame, drawers, and lid which was then …read more
Looking for a free-floating, ultralight shelter on the go? We’ve got you. The post Take a Load Off With These 6 Swanky Camping Hammocks appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Take a Load Off With These 6 Swanky Camping Hammocks
Why sleep on the cold, hard ground when you can hoist this two-person tent up in the air? The post Review: TreePod Camper appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Review: TreePod Camper
Glampers, this is the lighting system you’ve been waiting for. The post Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL
When you’re living out of a vehicle, or even just traveling out of one, power quickly becomes a big concern. You need it for lights, to charge your various devices, to run your coffee maker and other appliances, and possibly even to store your food if you’ve got an electric refrigerator. You could do what many RV owners do: rely on campgrounds with electrical hookups plus a couple of car batteries to get you from one campground to the next. But, those campgrounds are pricey and often amount to glorified parking lots. Wouldn’t it be better if you had the …read more
Continue reading Off-Grid Travel — Setting Up a Solar System
With 12 quarts of capacity, this is Yeti’s smallest Hopper, a “personal” cooler that has room for a 12-pack of soda, water, or beer. The post Review: Yeti Hopper Flip 12 appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Review: Yeti Hopper Flip 12
