After nine years of van life, including my first messy attempt at packing back in 2016, I’ve learned exactly what clothes and gear you actually need for van life. I now live full-time in my 100 square foot truck camper with my partner and young son, and my wardrobe is streamlined, functional, and clutter-free. In this guide, […]

I’ve been doing van life for the last 9 years, and during this time I’ve tested just about every method and app out there for finding free campsites on public lands — also known as dispersed camping or boondocking. In this post, I’m sharing exactly how I find quiet, beautiful, free places to camp, even in […]

I’ve been doing van life since 2016, and cooking awesome meals in my camper van (or now my adventure truck) is one of my favorite parts of van life. But now that I’m traveling full-time with my son, I’ve had to prioritize meals that are quick, convenient, and easy to clean up. With limited storage […]

I started van life in 2016 and have since lived in three different Sprinter Vans, logging thousands of days on the road. But after attempting full-time travel with my newborn and two dogs, it quickly became clear that we needed more space to make this lifestyle feel sustainable. When searching for the perfect adventure vehicle, […]

I started van life in 2016 and since then, I’ve owned three different Sprinter Vans. My second Sprinter Van was converted by Portland-based Outside Van, a well-known industry expert, and out of all my vans, this one – designed for 2 adults -had my favorite floorplan. Built on a 170″ chassis, this 4×4 Sprinter easily […]

When my partner Ryan and I first moved into a van together, we quickly learned that living in a tiny space together — just the two of us and our stuff (plus a dog)— brought new challenges to our relationship. Privacy became a rare luxury, and at times the van, though cozy, felt very cramped. […]

I’ve lived in 3 different Sprinter Vans since 2016, so I know that finding the perfect gift ideas for van lifers can be difficult. What do you get the person who lives tiny and doesn’t have a lot of storage space? In this 2024 Van Life Gift Guide, I’ve rounded up the best van life […]

One of my least favorite parts of van life is being too hot in my van while sleeping, working, or worrying about leaving my dogs in the van while I run errands. I don’t have a roof top AC unit, which means I’ve had to find other solutions to keep cool during the scorching summer […]

When I got my first Sprinter van in 2016, I remember feeling excited about the freedom of the open road. I couldn’t wait to finally go and explore all the mountain towns, beaches, and desert canyons I had on my bucket list. After the first six months, I realized that quickly bouncing from one place […]