BougeRV Portable Fridge Review: Is This Cheap Vanlife Fridge Worth It?
BougeRV offers a low-priced portable refrigerator. But how does it stack up, and can it handle full time vanlife? Read our hands on review to find out!
32 Ways Vanlifers Can Make Money on the Road
How do you make money on the road while living vanlife? We’ve put together a list of great options focused on non-digital nomad jobs.
Best Vanlife Pee Jars for Quick Relief on the Road
When you live in a van, it’s important to select the right container for your urine. Read on for advice on picking the perfect the pee jar for vanlife.
Best DC-DC Chargers and Battery Isolators for Vanlife (How to Charge Your Van While Driving)
Having electricity in your van is just plain awesome. It means you can live completely off the grid with lights, a fridge, phones and computers – all while not worrying about electric bills or power outages. Many vandwellers install solar power in their rigs. But sometimes solar just isn’t enough – especially if your budget…
Refrigeration on the Road: The Best 12V Portable Fridges for Vanlife
There’s nothing like having a refrigerator in your van to really bring the comforts of home on the road. Refrigeration means you can store fresh food and other cold items – like vegetables, dairy, meat, “booch,” and beer. It means you don’t have to fuss with a cooler full of ice and water-logged food. And…
Building the Perfect Vanlife Rock Climbing Rig
Valuable tips from a veteran rock climber for building out the perfect vanlife rock climbing rig – from storage to essential items and more.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Review: Is This a Legit Option for Vanlife?
Jackery portable power stations have made quite the splash. But can the Jackery Explorer 1000 stand up to life on the road? We test one to find out!
Why I Chose a Chevy Van for Van Life
Are Chevy vans the best van to live in? Christopher Ives details his life in an AWD Chevy Express, which he used as a base for his eco-friendly build.
Why I Chose A Nissan NV for Van Life
Nissan NV vans are less well-known, but they can be a great option for full time van life. Lisa Jacobs shares her experience living in her Nissan NV2500.
Why We Chose a Badass Truck Camper for Van Life
Is van life best lived in a truck camper? To help you decide, one couple talks about the pros and cons of living in their flatbed off road truck camper.
Why We Chose a Toyota RV for Van Life
Is a Toyota RV a good vehicle for vanlife? To help you decide, one couple details their experience living and traveling in a Toyota motorhome.
Why We Chose a VW Campervan for Van Life
Are the iconic Volkswagen Vanagons the ultimate van life vehicle? One couple talks about their experience living full time in a 1985 VW Vanagon.
Why I Chose a Ford Transit for Van Life
Is the Ford Transit the best van for van life? Sydney Ferbrache writes about the pros and cons of living full time in a self-converted Ford Transit.
Why I Chose a Sprinter Van for Van Life
Is a Mercedes Sprinter the best van for van life? Kaya Lindsay of One Chick Travels talks about the pros and cons of her Sprinter van dwelling.
Why We Chose a Dodge Promaster for Van Life
Is the Dodge Promaster the best van for vanlife? This post breaks down the pros/cons of living in a Promaster, so you can decide if it’s right for you.
Identifying and Handling Mental Hardships on the Road
As awesome as van life is, it comes with mental hardships that aren’t often shared on social media. Here’s how to avoid burnout on the road.
Vanlife and Mental Health: How Vanlife Increased My Anxiety
Vanlife can set you free in so many ways. But there are real mental health consequences to moving all the time without a reliable place to sleep.
Gnomad Homies: Let’s Play Ride And Seek
We are super stoked to introduce you all to the entire crew behind Let’s Play Ride And Seek! This amazingly vibrant and entertaining family is made up of Natalie and Abigail Rodriguez. They travel with their dogs Bear, a pitbull mix, and Peluche (pronounced pay-loo-chay, which means teddy bear in Spanish. They usually just call…
Diversify Vanlife and How to be a Strong Ally
It’s no secret that vanlife is not what it appears to be on Instagram. If you scroll through the vanlife reshare accounts, or read a media story about vanlife, or attend one of the many vanlife gatherings out there, you might come away thinking that vanlife is a lifestyle for young, attractive white people galavanting…
Gnomad Homies: Crystal Vanner
We are so excited to introduce you all to Crystal Vanner! Crystal is a hard working, YouTubin‘ solo female vanlifer who is all about speaking the truth when it comes to her travels – and we LOVE HER for it! She is originally from Northern Virginia, about 20 minutes from Washington DC. However, she now…