One way to keep summer road trips on the cheaper side is to sleep in your vehicle. Setting up a simple bed in the back of a car saves on hotel costs. There is plenty of information out there on how to set up a sleeping arrangement for a standard … Read more
If you live in most of the U.S. you probably have had more than enough of snow. Sorry, but there is one more snow-related item we need to discuss: a tiny snowmobile camper. Drew of Drew Builds Stuff converted a bike camper into a snowmobile camper. You heard that right. … Read more
There’s no wonder the completely kitted out Sprinters, Transits, and ProMasters get all the glory. The ingenious designs, well-crafted construction, and Instagram-worthy images can make anyone want to convert their own van in an instant. What they may not expect is the cost and the amount of work that goes … Read more
No matter what size tiny house you have, what you lack in space, you may find in safety and security. Dave Mason of Endgame Campers might just say it best: “My camper gives me some sense of personal economic security. I always know that I own it and I can … Read more
The original tiny house folks had a little more foresight than the average person. It takes guts and grit to do a complete 180 against the norm and try to live a different way. The Rivian R1T is going beyond the electric truck into adventure vehicle territory. While tiny houses … Read more
Southern Utah has a special draw for anyone looking for adventure. Whether it’s the secret slot canyons, red hoodoos, or brazen night sky, this area of the Beehive State attracts outdoor lovers from all over world all year long. Utah camping options go way beyond the tent and RV. With … Read more
Thousands of van conversion videos and tours are available at our fingertips. While they are drool-worthy, most of them include features many of us can only dream of having in our own vans (if we win the lottery). Miranda’s humble yet bright and colorful van tells another story. Miranda W. … Read more
The first time I saw a rooftop tent in action was at Valley of Fire State Park near Las Vegas. A young, newly married couple (“Just Married” was marked in white on their vehicle) had set up camp near our site in their SUV/rooftop tent combo. The tent was deployed … Read more
With spring swiftly heading our way, the outdoors is beckoning again. Most likely, social distancing is still going to be a thing this spring, so why not find a place that caters to everything outdoors? Yonder Escalante is a unique glamping resort in Utah. Yonder Escalante is a unique resort … Read more
Anyone interested in fiberglass trailers should be familiar with the Lil Snoozy camper. Its streamlined shape and open floor plan made it a popular choice for lightweight trailer shoppers. Unfortunately, the Lil Snoozy manufacturer went out of business in 2019, leaving buyers in a lurch. The Snoozy II is a … Read more
One of the camping tools I get asked about the most is not our cute Burro fiberglass camper, but our cute red Omnia oven. (also available at Amazon -affiliate link) Along with our trusty cast iron skillet, this lightweight oven is one of our most useful kitchen tools for living … Read more
Whew! Has it been hot enough this holiday weekend? It’s a good thing there is a new tiny house and glamping tent resort located on cooler shores. Pacific Dunes Resort is located on Copalis Beach on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The resort currently features several glamping tents, campsites, and one tiny … Read more