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Hidden Gem: How to Fill Your Fresh Water Tank from INSIDE Your Travato 59K (Gravity Hack with Collapsible Jug)

July 7, 2026 nan Leave a comment

If you’ve ever driven around in circles looking for a potable water fill station with a thirsty van and a…

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Posted in: Gear, Van Life Filed under: boondocking water, collapsible jug van life, gravity feed RV, internal water fill, Travato 59K fresh water inlet, Travato water tank, van life water hack

Why Tsali Wears Dog Shoes Now: Senior Dog Paw Protection That Works

July 2, 2026 nan Leave a comment

Our adventure dog Tsali has hiked, biked, and backpacked hundreds of miles with us over the years. But as he’s…

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Posted in: Gear, Hiking and Backpacking Filed under: best dog shoes for trails, dog boots for hot pavement, dog paw protection winter, dog shoes, senior dog hiking gear, shoes for dogs with tender paws

My Favorite Breakfast… But There’s a Catch (And How I Fixed It Off-Grid)

July 1, 2026 nan Leave a comment

My Favorite Breakfast… But There’s a Catch There’s nothing better than waking up in the mountains, by the lake, or…

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Posted in: Camping, Gear, Van Life Filed under: off-grid breakfast, portable solar panel, quiet power for camping, solar generator for camping, solar powered toaster, van life solar setup

Van Life Hack: Charge Your MacBook Air from a 12V USB Outlet (No Inverter Needed!)

June 29, 2026 nan Leave a comment

If you live in a van, you already know the eternal struggle: keeping your devices charged without turning your rig…

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Posted in: Gear, Van Life Filed under: 12V USB charging, charge MacBook Air van, digital nomad van life, van life hack

Van Life Water Hack: How to Get 15 Gallons for Only $5.50 at Natural Grocers 💧🚐

June 26, 2026 nan Leave a comment
Natural Grocers offers cheap drinking water

Van life is all about freedom — but running out of water in the middle of the city? Not so…

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Posted in: Gear, Van Life Filed under: budget van life, camper van tips, natural grocers water, off grid water refill, van life hacks, van life water

Riding with Evo SS Gimbal on Middle Black Mountain Trail in Pisgah, North Carolina

February 25, 2018 nan Leave a comment
Evo SS Gimbal on Black Mountain

Are you tired of shaky footage you got from your mountain bike ride?  Us too. Check out our ride with…

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Posted in: Bread Crumbs, Gear, Mountain Biking, NC - Pisgah Forest Filed under: Black Mountain, Clawhammer, Lower Black Mountain, Middle Black Mountain, Trails in North Carolina, Vlog

Weekend Mountain Biking Trip With Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera

November 18, 2017 nan 2 Comments
Sony FDR-X3000

Looking for a new action camera for your adventure trips? On this Vlog, we used the new Sony FDR-X3000 4K…

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Posted in: Bread Crumbs, Gear, Mountain Biking, NC - Asheville Filed under: Bent Creek Mountain Bike Trail, Black Mountain, Camera Gear, Clawhammer, Trails in North Carolina, Vlog

What do I need to know about cold weather or winter camping?

November 15, 2017 nan 2 Comments
Winter Camping

Why the heck would you want to hang outside in the cold? Here a few reasons why we like to:…

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Posted in: Camping, Gear, Hiking and Backpacking

Want to hike but don’t know where to start?

October 28, 2017 nan Leave a comment
Hiking

Here are some of the tips and tricks to get you start hiking. I remember that time in my life…

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Posted in: Gear, Hiking and Backpacking Filed under: Jones Bridge Trail, Kennesaw Mountain, Stone Mountain Park, Tips for beginners

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