Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT) is a well-known brand in the overlanding and roof top tent (RTT) realm. They produce some of the best RTTs on the market, with products ranging in purpose from casual overnight camping to serious off-road expeditions. RTTs lend themselves to camping anywhere you can park your vehicle, and imbue many benefits …
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Tepui (pronounced teh-POO-ee) has built a reputation for producing some of the best roof top tents (RTTs) on the market. Since 2010 they have produced a variety of RTTs, including hard shell and soft shell tents that can sleep anywhere up to four people. RTTs provide many benefits, including the fact that they are designed …
One of the most common questions we get from people who are considering converting a skoolie is “Where do you park it?” We are often asked if we stay in RV parks or campgrounds, and whether skoolies are allowed at these types of establishments. While we ourselves have never stayed in an RV park for …
A while back we published a list of our top ten hard shell roof top tents (RTTs), and now we want to highlight their counterparts: soft shell roof top tents. Both types of RTTS have their own unique advantages, so first we will explore some of these differences and then we’ll break down our ten …
Roof top tents (RTTs) are becoming more popular in the United States every season, and in this article we’ll take a look at why that is. Chances are you’ve seen vehicles driving around with what looks like an odd-shaped storage bag on top, but those are in fact tents that fold out to become sweet …
While I generally prefer to use high-quality reusable camping gear whenever possible, sometimes Dollar Tree camping supply items just can’t be beaten in terms of price and convenience. This is especially true if you camp infrequently and don’t want to invest in tons of gear, if water isn’t readily available at your campsite, or if …
ALICE packs were originally designed for use by the United States Army, adopted in 1973 as a lighter alternative to the previous standard-issue backpack. Since it was so widely used (and continues to be used, in small capacities) by the military and is available for much cheaper than most packs that were designed specifically for …
Building tiny homes has become increasingly popular as a way to own a home without taking on huge amounts of debt or mortgages as you would when purchasing a traditional home. Downsizing your home in this manner allows you to simplify your life and spend more time pursuing your passions. For this article, we will …
If you are just getting started with outdoor sport climbing, it can be intimidating and even dangerous if you are not properly equipped. There’s also so much climbing gear available that it’s sometimes hard to know exactly what you do or don’t need in order to get started. In this article, I’ll outline the bare …
Almost without fail, the first question I get when I tell someone that I live in a bus is “Where do you shower?” The truth is that most vanlifers and bus dwellers just don’t shower all that frequently, and we aren’t bothered by it. However, there are several ways to stay clean on the road. …