Lounging in a hammock is idyllic and the best way to relax on a warm afternoon on camp. The problem with hammocks is they need a couple of trees relatively close together to hang them on. You need to secure them high enough so your butt doesn’t drag on the floor but maintains a comfortable …
Our love of coffee means a decent coffee maker is on virtually every list of campervan essentials. It’s the first thing we reach for each morning and the perfect beverage after a long hike. And a good cup of coffee around a campfire takes some beating. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a van lifer or packing …
A buyer’s guide to the 6 best campervan ovens for van life. Living in a campervan doesn’t mean giving up Sunday roasts, homemade muffins, or crispy, fluffy roasties. With a campervan oven, you can bake and roast to your heart’s content. The best ovens for your campervan depend on a few things. Do you want …
Living in a camper in the winter isn’t for the faint-hearted. Winter camping trips or full-time cold weather RVing doesn’t need to be uncomfortable or something only Ralph Fiennes would consider. We’ve just come out of a Patagonian winter, and as we defrosted, we reflected on the whole experience. Cold weather RVing is not only …
Whether your campervan is a 2wd or a 4wd, a well equipped 4×4 recovery kit is essential if you ever consider taking your van off a black top road. It doesn’t take much to get stuck in a muddy field, soft sand track or even on a grassy campsite field. But what equipment do you …
Living on the road in an RV or campervan can be an exercise in sacrifice. You have to abandon so many of the creature comforts you have at home — small luxuries that you didn’t even know you needed until they were gone. The payoff is well worth it, of course, but that doesn’t mean …
So you want to get off the grid and see the world? We don’t blame you, and living in a van is a perfect way to do it. Life on the open road is exciting, rewarding, and liberating. You can wake up to a new view every day if you want or hide away off-grid …
The idea of living in a van, especially one without many windows, can seem daunting. The notion of living in a small space with hardly any light would be enough to put most people off the idea altogether. Choosing the best van to live in for you and your lifestyle is essential. We chose a …
Packing for van life isn’t quite the same as packing for a short road trip or even a camping weekend. Van life is a long-term lifestyle, so we need to pack accordingly. Try to make sure your campervan accessories have a dual purpose where possible. Don’t overestimate how many clothes and shoes you need. If you …
One of the major benefits of living in a van and campervan travels is the opportunity to get off grid. Escaping the beaten path, finding solitude in the wilderness or a private sunrise all from the comfort of your own campervan. And best of all – it’s probably completely free! Wild camping is our preferred …
How much does van life cost? How can you afford to live in a van and travel? Is living in a van expensive? 3 questions we’re often asked. There isn’t a straight answer. At least not one that applies to all van lifers. It’s a bit like asking how much does it cost to live …
Since 2018, we’ve been living in a van full time. We bought a 4×4 Sprinter minibus and converted it into a campervan. Her name is Baloo and she’s now our home. When we set out, we intended to travel around South America for a couple of years and see how things played out before deciding …