Brutish off-grid pop-up camper brings Outback flavor to UK hinterlands

The photos and spec sheet of the new X1 “micro habitat” trailer from Valkari Overland scream “Australia’s latest off-road camper trailer!” But this overbuilt brute is more likely to be found roaming the highlands and moors of the British Isles than the… Continue reading Brutish off-grid pop-up camper brings Outback flavor to UK hinterlands→

Futuristic concept camper inspires two-story RV with inflatable pop-up

In 2019, Hymer impressed many with a groundbreaking Sprinter B+ camper van concept it called VisionVenture. Among the concept’s many boundary-pushing features were an inflatable pop-up roof and a staircase leading up to the second floor. Hymer Group br… Continue reading Futuristic concept camper inspires two-story RV with inflatable pop-up→

Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig

Canadian-American company Loki is looking to disrupt your usually scheduled van life with what might be the most versatile, modular (and downright expensive) pickup camper to introduce itself to Mother Earth. The Basecamp adventure pod makes a stylish … Continue reading Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig→

Window-loaded teardrop camper concept lets in big forest views

Any RV can get travelers closer to nature, but recent designs ranging from huge, two-story motorhomes, to sporty camper vans, to gussied-up livable horse trailers get nomads closer than ever with larger, more dramatic windows. Teardrop trailers have no… Continue reading Window-loaded teardrop camper concept lets in big forest views→

Crua rooftop tent creates a mini RV or modular camping village

Irish-American camping gear specialist Crua Outdoors already has a full line of ground tents, shelters and hammocks to its name, and now it builds its resume with its first rooftop tent (RTT). Incorporating some of the best features from Crua’s ground … Continue reading Crua rooftop tent creates a mini RV or modular camping village→

Rebel X truck canopy shifts seamlessly between work and RV adventure

Australian manufacturer XL has been building work truck bodies and canopies for 30 years. Some might consider that a good, solid career and time to think retirement, but XL considers it more a time to mix a little more play into its work. Its new Rebel… Continue reading Rebel X truck canopy shifts seamlessly between work and RV adventure→

Flax/cork-composite truck camper overlands to a greener destination

If you enjoy exploring remote, pristine parts of the world, it follows that you probably want to protect those spaces — and camping around in a foam-filled box hauled by a big truck with low double-digit fuel economy isn’t necessarily the best way of d… Continue reading Flax/cork-composite truck camper overlands to a greener destination→

Flax/cork-composite truck camper overlands to a greener destination

If you enjoy exploring remote, pristine parts of the world, it follows that you probably want to protect those spaces — and camping around in a foam-filled box hauled by a big truck with low double-digit fuel economy isn’t necessarily the best way of d… Continue reading Flax/cork-composite truck camper overlands to a greener destination→

EarthCruiser Ford F-350 pop-top camper adapts to the modern explorer

The last time we checked in with EarthCruiser, it got us drooling over the new Land Cruiser-based XTR, designed and sold in Australia. Now it jumps the Pacific and turns its attention to its American lineup with the introduction of the Terranova, an al… Continue reading EarthCruiser Ford F-350 pop-top camper adapts to the modern explorer→

Outpost camper pickup offers turnkey overland adventure under $40K

Overlanding continues to grow and attract interest, but the prices of adventure rigs and equipment can be downright prohibitive. Washington state’s Caravan Outfitter takes a break from launching compact, affordable camper vans and sub-$40,000 mini-camp… Continue reading Outpost camper pickup offers turnkey overland adventure under $40K→