CAR CAMPING & VAN LIFE GEAR

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STORAGE / ORGANIZATION
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TENTS + TENT ACCESSORIES
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SLEEP SYSTEM
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VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
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LIGHTING
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MAINTENANCE / MECHANICAL
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KITCHEN + FOOD STORAGE
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WATER STORAGE
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CLEANING / HYGIENE
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DOGS' STUFF
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POWER
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NAVIGATION
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EMERGENCY
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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ENTERTAINMENT
3.09 lb
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IN-PROGRESS

Last updated 5/12/24

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- STORAGE / ORGANIZATION
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- Stowaway Max hitch-mounted cargo box with swing-away frame
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- Apex 15 cu. ft. Cargo Bag I gave up on tarps & now put my two dog crates in this on the roof rack of the van
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- Rotopax 2-gallon water container came with the van
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- Rotopax 2-gallon gas container Gen2; came with van
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- Rotopax mount lock gas jug mount, came with van
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- Rotopax mount (non-locking) water jug mount, came with van
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- Molle visor panels cheap-o and kind of small, but does the trick (van use)
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- Compression packing cubes for clothing
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- 15-gallon tote w/ snap lid storage
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- Plano large storage box w/ wheels will take 4 padlocks; I have 2 for use on roof rack when needed
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- Yakima Skybox 12 Carbonite rooftop cargo box used w/ Subaru; somehow I lucked out and found a "used" one on Amazon for $150; sold it when I got the van
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- Mesh organizer - center console used in Subaru Forester
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- Mesh organizer - ceiling used in Subaru Forester
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- Clear plastic storage bins fragile, but narrow enough to fit where I needed them
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- Stupid Car Tray front passenger seat organization / helpful when I Door Dash
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- Stupid Car Tray cup holder HUGE; holds large water bottles
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- Under Seat storage bag fits under base platform where my back seats were
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- TENTS + TENT ACCESSORIES
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- Napier 84000 Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room; used with Subaru; on sale at napieroutdoors.com for $399 as of 5/12/24
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- Kelty Backroads Shelter vehicle tent/shelter/awning (no floor)
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- floor mat for inside Napier 84000 9'x9'
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- Ropoda privacy tent separate shower / toilet tent; used with Subaru
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  4
- SLEEP SYSTEM
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- SUV waterproof cargo liner for dogs used in Subaru; now use to cover the bed in the van
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- Elegear Double Sleeping Pad I use this on the floor of the Napier 84000 when I don't want to sleep in the car; it does not fit in the back of my Subaru Forester
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- Milliard Tri Folding Mattress (Single) I use this in the back of the Subaru Forester
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- Waterproof mattress protector for the Milliard folding mattress; it's a little too big but works
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- Fitted Sheet for Milliard Tri Folding Mattress (Single) fitted sheet for the Milliard single mattress
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- Cot sheets 3pc - fitted, flat, pillowcase for Milliard folding mattress
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- Waterproof mattress cover (full) I use this in the van to cover the full-size mattress
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- VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
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- Wolfbox G840S backup camera I freaking love this thing!
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- Rare Earth eyebolt magnets used to hold tent fabric against car + can hang things from eyebolt
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- Front seat covers used in Subaru Forester
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- Trash can with lid used in Subaru Forester
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- Rear mesh window coverings for Subaru Forester rear windows
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- Front mesh window coverings for Subaru Forester front windows
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- Stick-on blind spot mirrors multi-use; check on dogs in back while driving
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- Headrest tablet holder used in Subaru Forester
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- 12" adhesive carpet tiles this is what I put down over the plywood base in my Subaru Forester tiny re-build
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- Blackout curtains I use these in the van to close off the cab for privacy and climate control
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- Rubber-backed non-slip rug I use this in the van between the bench seats
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- 17.5" folding step stool for reaching the awning on the van, but I also sit on it inside the van
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- LIGHTING
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- Sunblesa magnetic rechargeable magnetic camp light easy to stick magnetically to car or other metal surface; also has a string to hang it
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- Stoke Voltaics Pylon camping light awesome multifunctional light w/ hand warmer and mosquito repelling orange light; use code "LOVEDOGS" for 10% off
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- Petzl Tikka R+ rechargeable headlamp discontinued, but this one is an upgraded new Tikka
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- Petzl e+Lite headlamp takes 2 lithium CR2032 batts, 30 lumens; I keep this one in my first aid bag
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- Olight 13T EOS 180 flashlight
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- Govee LED lights Forester ambiance :) I've put these inside the back area of the car
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- Fairy lights I put these on the ceiling between the boards in the van
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- 0.31 lb
  
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- MAINTENANCE / MECHANICAL
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- Avid cordless air compressor this thing has saved me countless times
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- Car battery jump starter the exact one I use is discontinued, but this one is close
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- Tire tread depth gauge
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- Trailer wiring harness for 2010 Subaru Forester needed in order to connect Stowaway brake/tail lights & turn signals
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- Curt trailer hitch adapter gives the Stowaway a bit more ground clearance
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- Hitch tightener
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- Master Lock receiver lock for hitch / Stowaway box
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- Cable clips secure cables (backup camera cable runs from front to back in van & these secure it)
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- KITCHEN + FOOD STORAGE
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- Martin 20,000BTU propane stove two burner; no igniter
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- Gas One 10,000BTU butane stove single burner, with hard shell case
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- Gas One 8oz butane canisters 8-pack
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- Butane canister hole punch for recycling safely
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- Collapsible water bucket washing dishes/clothes and use as shower water bucket
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- Shineuri 3-piece cook set removable handle is great for space-saving
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- Jetboil Summit Skillet 8(ish)" nonstick skillet
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- Camp kettle
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- RTIC stainless steel bowls with lids 3qt & 5qt heavy duty, vacuum insulated
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- RTIC stainless steel plates 2 plates; heavy duty double wall stainless steel
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- Camp Chef Sherpa Camp Table currently not using in my car camping setup, but still a great table w/ storage bags; I actually use it in my kitchen at home right now and still use the storage bags in the car
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- HumanGear STAX medium set; great for dividing/packing solid ingredients for a trip (not sure I'd try liquids)
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- Cooking utensils organizer I keep my utensils in this in the van
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- WATER STORAGE
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- Dometic Go Hydration 11L (3 gallon) water container w/ built-in spigots
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- Scepter 20L water container 20L (5 gallon) water container
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- JSP water cap wrench for Scepter for tightening/loosening Scepter container lids
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- Scepter nozzle for water container spigot for use with Scepter cans; not the best system but works
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- Camco inline water filter for hose to refill fresh water tank in van
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- Camco EvoFlex 50-foot water hose to refill fresh water tank in
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- CLEANING / HYGIENE
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- Bissell Pet Hair Eraser cordless vac hands down the best cordless vacuum I've ever owned; picks up dog hair very well
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- Reliance folding portable toilet I use this in the Napier 84000 screen room or the popup privacy tent
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- Reliance waste bags can get Ozark Trail ones cheaper at Walmart
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- KickAss portable camping shower I have the first version; v2 looks better!
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- Camping Toilet (bag system) I use this in the van; the one I used in the Napier wouldn't fit my cabinet
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- Laundry bag backpack I use this in the van
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- DOGS' STUFF
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- Waggle Pet Monitor temp+humidity+geofence alerts via cellular network
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- "Dogs on Board" sticker used on van windows: "Dogs on Board. Temperature Controlled & Monitored"
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- Snap'y Fit Stainless Steel dog bowls for water at camp & during travel
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- Gunner Dog Bowls with airtight Punchseal lids; great to store food for short trips
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- Dexas collapsible bowls our backpacking bowls; used as extras when traveling/car camping
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- Compostable poo bags
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- Helinox portable elevated dog cots pricey, but the dogs love them & it gets them off the ground & away from biting ants which are bad in West Texas. I really love these for their portability & think they're worth the price.
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- Benebones keeps the dogs occupied when in camp
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- Body Pillow case this is a cover for the foam piece that is the dogs' bed in the Forester
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- 170oz stainless steel bowls I use one for water in the van; large enough to not slop around and spill while driving if filled only half full
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- silicone dog bowl mat catches any water that does spill
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- Rywell dog cooling mat I lay this on the bed in the van to help keep the dogs cooler in summer
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- Rywell cooling blanket less effective than the pad, I think, but still cooler for the dogs to lay on
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- POWER
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- Goal Zero Yeti 500X Has been GREAT; eventually want more power
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- Goal Zero 12v charger charges Yeti 500X from car battery while driving
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- Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase charges Yeti 500x when in camp; hard-sided briefcase style 100-watt solar panel; eventually want to switch to flexible panels for easier storage in the car. The briefcase style is nice and stands up on its own but is bulky.
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- 75-foot 3-outlet extension cord 12/3, for use in the van
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- Camco PowerGrip 30A/15A 30 amp to 15 amp adapter for use at RV parks
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- Bluetti AC180 Upgraded to this in 2024 when I got the van. Has been 100% reliable.
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- NAVIGATION
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- Colorado Gazetteer
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- Texas Gazetteer
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- New Mexico Gazetteer
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- Misc paper maps
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- EMERGENCY
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- First Aid Kit homemade; a zipper bag that basically has everything medical-related that I own in it
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- Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communication device; with carabiner
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- SkyWave weather radio
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- 0.24 lb
  
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- CLIMATE CONTROL
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- Fan-Tastic Endless Breeze 12v fan really is a "fan-tastic" fan, but seems to maybe be discontinued?
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- LED camp lantern & ceiling fan mostly use for light but fan is OK for added breeze/circulation. Uses 2 D batteries.
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- Govee Hygrometer/Thermometer bluetooth w/ phone app; helpful in knowing inside vehicle temp
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- 18,000 BTU Big Buddy propane heater use in Napier 84000 where I can ventilate properly
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- EcoFlow Wave 2 air conditioner 5100 BTU portable air conditioner
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- Camco Wave 3 propane heater propane catalytic heater, 1600 to 3000 BTU
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- Living in a Bubble rear door screen (small) magnetic; allows airflow in the van when cooler while keeping bugs out
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- ENTERTAINMENT
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- Helinox Chair One
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- Moon Lence Camp Chair similar to Helinox Chair One but cheaper
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- KickAss 12v mini portable projector w/ remote (I actually won this!)
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- KickAss portable cinema screen 120" inflatable outdoor screen (won this w/ the above)
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- KickAss portable projector tripod came in the package I won
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- 3.09 lb
  
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CAR CAMPING & VAN LIFE GEAR

IN-PROGRESS

STORAGE / ORGANIZATION

TENTS + TENT ACCESSORIES

SLEEP SYSTEM

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE / MECHANICAL

KITCHEN + FOOD STORAGE

WATER STORAGE

CLEANING / HYGIENE

DOGS' STUFF

POWER

NAVIGATION

EMERGENCY

CLIMATE CONTROL

ENTERTAINMENT