by Bob | Jul 12, 2023 | Tents
IF YOU’VE EVER SET UP A TENT, you may have noticed the stakes that come with it leave much to be desired. If you haven’t noticed, I’ll spare you the frustration and tell you now. They’re junk. You may have purchased a quality tent, but the stakes out of the bag...
by Bob | Jul 5, 2023 | Inspiration, Nomad Philosophy
This is a condensed and clarified transcript of a video Bob made one year ago * * * * * * IN A SERIES I CALL “Quotes to Live Your Life By,” I discuss change and how to change if you’re not living a life you’re proud of. Are you at risk of coming to the end of...
by Bob | Jun 28, 2023 | Reviews, Safety
IF YOU BOONDOCK LIKE ME, you’re frequently out in the dark and away from civilization. Whether you need to leave the rig at night, want to look out and around camp, or hear something outside, having a good flashlight is extremely important. I lived in Alaska for over...
by Bob | Jun 21, 2023 | Alaska, Reviews
This is a condensed and clarified transcript of a video Bob made five years ago * * * * * * BOOKS ARE VERY IMPORTANT to me in my life. There are books that just resonate with who you are on the inside of your soul, and this one is that for me. One Man’s...
by Bob | Jun 14, 2023 | Beating the Heat, Reviews, Tents
MANY OF US HAVE SOLAR ON OUR RIGS AND PARK IN THE SUN to generate power for our electrical needs. This also creates heat; if you’re looking to escape the heat, you need a way to keep cool while utilizing the benefits of the sun. A screened-in gazebo-like shelter is...
by Bob | Jun 7, 2023 | Beds, Budget
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A NO-BUILD BED, this Coleman Trailhead II military-style cot may be for you. Many of you are being forced into your vehicles or want to be in your vehicles, but don’t have a lot of money to do a big elaborate build. Or you don’t have the...
by Bob | May 31, 2023 | Beating the Heat
THE HARDEST PART of living in a vehicle is coping with summer heat–it can be miserable!! Unless you have a generator or enough solar to run an air conditioner, the best you can hope for is to keep the inside temperatures the same as the outside temperatures. But...
by Bob | May 17, 2023 | Budget, Travel
When your home is on wheels, you’re on a tight budget, and gas prices are high, traveling can be difficult. Here are a bunch of ideas on how you can save on gas. 1. Slow Down One of the best ways to get better gas mileage is to slow down your driving speed. The...
