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For the freedom seekers, the DIY dreamers, and anyone who feels more alive with the stars overhead.
Hey, we're Alastair & Helen, and Campers & Camping is where we share everything we’ve learned (and are still learning) about life on the road and in the wild.
Whether you’re building out your first campervan, upgrading your RV setup, pitching a tent at your favorite National Park, or just figuring out how to make car camping more comfortable — this publication is for you!
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3 ways to find out what van life is really like (before buying a van)
DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 6: Finishing touches + van life essentials
DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 5: Building the core van structure
DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 4: Electrical, insulation, and utilities
DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 2: Prepping your van for conversion
Before the fun begins, you’ve got to clean, strip, inspect, and plan — here’s how to prep your van properly for the DIY build ahead.
EcoFlow WAVE 3 review: Van life just got a whole lot cooler (and warmer)
Portable AC and heater built for van life and off-grid camping, with smart features, solar compatibility, and quiet, efficient performance.
Van Life Manual – Part 6: Finding community and staying connected
Avoid isolation and find your people — how to connect with the van life community, stay social, and make the road feel a little less lonely
Van Life Manual – Part 5: The unglamorous stuff like parking, showers, toilets & more
The practical side of van life: where to park, shower, work, collect mail, use the bathroom — and how to stay clean (you and your van), connected, and comfortable.
Van Life Manual – Part 4: Full-time vs. part-time van life
Not sure how committed you need to be? Here’s how to decide between full-time van life and part-time travel in your camper van.
Van Life Manual – Part 3: How much does van life cost?
From budgeting and start-up costs to remote work ideas — here’s how van lifers afford life on the road (and how you can too).
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