Bill Widmer
If you crave traveling to uncharted territory, escaping the crowds at busy trails, or expertly traversing frozen tundra—you probably already know the importance of having a capable off-road vehicle with 4WD. Whether you’re considering jumping into the vanlife movement or just creating the coolest bug out van—you’ve come to the right place. Here we list the … Read more
Camping and adventuring with your dog is an incredible experience for you and your furry companion! As someone who has traveled full-time with my dog for over a year now, I’ve learned tons of tips and tricks to ensure that the whole experience is effortless. Here’s the ultimate guide camping with dogs! We discuss where … Read more
Welcome to 2023, where camping breakfasts have never been easier! Are you tired of the same old, boring breakfast options when you’re out in nature? Not after reading this post, because we’ve compiled a list of 21 easy and delicious camping breakfast ideas to help you start your day off right. Whether you’re a fan of classic breakfast foods … Read more
Whether you’re a van dweller, weekend camper, or overlanding adventurer—staying cool while camping on a hot summer night can be tricky! There’s nothing worse than waking up in a puddle of sweat and not being able to fall back asleep after. As a camping lover and full-time traveler, I have found some great tips and … Read more
There’s nothing quite like opening all your campervan or car doors and soaking up a stunning vista or ocean view—but sometimes you have to stay in a Walmart parking lot or truck stop… …and the last thing you want is a stranger peeking in your window. I’ve spent the past year traveling full-time in my … Read more
If you want to go off-roading at night, you’re going to need some extra lights. I’ve tried and tested more than a half-dozen different light bars of varying sizes, powers, and colors on my Toyota Tacoma overlanding build. From expensive premium lights to cheap eBay lights, I’ve used them all. In my experience, the following … Read more
When it comes to overlanding, your battery setup is one of the most crucial choices you’ll have to make. The last thing you want is for your battery to die in the middle of nowhere. In our opinion, the best battery for overlanding is the Dakota Lithium DL+ 280ah as a replacement for your vehicle’s … Read more
I’ve been camping in my pickup truck across the 20 states and even into Mexico over the last two years. I’ve also gone to tons of overlanding expos and shows and used nearly every kind of product you can imagine! After using most of the truck camping gear and accessories on the market, I’ve boiled it … Read more
The automobile industry is investing over $1 trillion to shift from combustion engines to the electric vehicle (EV) market. Big brands that were once reluctant are now on board. In some places, they’re taking this further—Hyundai now sells only electric cars in Norway as of January 2023. But what’s going to power them all? Yes, electricity. But … Read more
Do you have a roof rack on your vehicle and want to add solar panels? I’ve installed roof rack solar panels on three different vehicles now, including my Toyota Tacoma overland build, my friend’s van conversion, and my own 4×4 overland van conversion. In that time, I’ve tried various types of panels and attached them … Read more