This Tiny Addition Completely Changed Our Van Build Strategy

I needed a new perspective. Building out a massive camper van from scratch is an absolute grind, and the stakes are high when ...

This Rugged Camper Van Is the First Made in America With a Molded-Shell Exterior

Colorado camping company Rossmönster’s new model, the Loft, is the first American-made camper van to feature a molded-shell ...
Outside

Cars & Trucks

It looks like a Bauhaus manifesto and costs less than a generic crossover. The Slate is the first electric truck designed for the rest of us. After years of teasing, Rivian finally revealed the R2—a ...
autoevolution

This Sprinter Camper Van Can Accommodate Four People Without Sacrificing an Inch of Comfort

There aren’t many ways you can set up a camper van to accommodate four people. Here’s what such a setup could look like. Today’s featured build is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170” ...
autoevolution

This Compact Camper Van Can Accommodate Six People Thanks to Its Incredibly Efficient Design

You’d think that a short wheelbase van is not big enough to fit all the right van life amenities. However, with the right setup, you can not only fit home-like comforts but also make the interior ...
Bike Rumor

Yakima Introduces Their First Hardshell Rooftop Tent, Plus New Awnings, Cargo Storage & More!

Portland, Oregon’s bike/cargo specialists, Yakima, have a number of new and updated products for 2025. Added to the lineup are the brand new SkyPeak HD rooftop tent, OverNOut awnings, Cargo Boxes, and ...
The Drive

Toyota Is Building a Two-Door 4Runner Convertible Concept for SEMA

We’re still a few months out from first drive reviews of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner—we’ll be on and off-road testing it in January. Meanwhile, Toyota is stoking hype with a one-off concept built in the ...
New Atlas

Absurdly light pickup camper adapts to adventure via plug-n-play pods

With a base weight estimated at a nice round 550 lb (249 kg), the Stealth pickup camper from Peak Performance Campers is the lightest we've ever covered. Thanks to Peak's extruded aluminum-framed Modu ...
Outside

5 Truck Camper Additions Worth the Money

If you’ve ever worked on a big project like renovating your home or building your own adventure rig, you know this secret: the task is never really done. I “finished” building my DIY Total Composites ...
New Atlas

Happier Camper slides bathroom into its Lego-like small travel trailer

One of the more recognizable brands from the new generation of RVing, Los Angeles' Happier Campier has become synonymous with smart, multifunctional trailers that look simultaneously vintage and ...
gearpatrol

This 4-Wheel-Drive Ford Camper Van Is an Overlanding Beast

Ford discontinued the passenger version of its classic Econoline van after the 2014 model year — but the company still produces cutaway cab versions. And American-based Sportsmobile is converting ...