David Parnell

David is an accomplished mountain endurance athlete who has completed over 25 ultra marathon races (follow on Strava). He is most proud of his finish at The Drift 100 - a high elevation, 100 mile winter foot race that zigzags along the Continental Divide in Wyoming. In the future he hopes to compete in the ITI 350 and ultimately the full 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational that follows the same path as the historic dog sled race.

Winnebago is venturing into the ‘pop-top’ camper van space with a more entry level price point as well as a higher end luxury option. From the affordable pop-up camper ‘Solis’ to the all new trendsetter ‘Ekko’; there’s an RV for every explorer and their needs. So, how much exactly does a Winnebago pop top cost? …

A 4 x 4 conversion company can take almost any van from paved suburban streets to winding off-road adventures. Popular with van-lifers and those who love to experience life on the open road, converting a 2-wheel-drive van or RV into a 4×4 combines the best of living in a spacious and comfortable vehicle with enjoying …

Finding toilets and showers to maintain hygiene while living the van life can be a challenge, particularly if you spend lots of time off grid camping. Having a toilet inside your Transit camper van can save you from stumbling around at night, looking for a suitable place to do your business. Alternatively, you might be …

Travel trailers come in all shapes and sizes (some even have a unique rear slide out bed), and these days the design options are endless. One of these options is a slide-out extension, which has become a fundamental feature in modern RV design and can take your travel trailer a step above the rest in …

Life on the road in a small RV built for couples is an appealing prospect. Just the two of you having an adventure and making memories. However, in reality, the logistics are a bit more complex than simply packing a backpack and locking the front door on your way out. These days RVs come in …

Let’s face it: Finding cheap hiking clothes can be difficult. As a result, outfitting yourself with the right clothing for your adventures can be a time consuming and frustrating task. Thankfully, there are places to buy inexpensive and cheap hiking clothes online. The key is knowing where to begin your search. To save you time …

Fact: Hiking boots smell. A lot. Unfortunately, smelly hiking boots are often a fact of life when you spend lots of time out on the trail. The good news, however, is that your boots don’t have to be super stinky. Getting the smell out of hiking boots requires scrubbing the inside of your boots with …

Whether you’re a seasoned geocacher or you’re new to the activity, you’ll be happy to know that, yep, geocaching is still a thing. According to the folks at the official Geocaching headquarters, there are more than 3 million active geocaches located around the world. What’s more, there are geocaches located in more than 191 different …

There are so many pop top camper vans for sale on the market these days, that deciding on the best set up for your adventures can feel a bit overwhelming. Camper vans are a great option for those who want a compact mobile home that still feels big enough to store everything you need, and …

If you’ve recently decided that it’s time to hit the open road in a 4×4 camper van, you’ll need to start your search for your new rig. However, while finding a car can be as easy as heading down to a local dealership or checking online listings, searching for a 4×4 van isn’t always so …