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Apr 27, 2023
Looking to travel and want to be able to camp out easily? Here is a list of our top vehicles to go camping in without buying a specialist vehicle like...
Mar 28, 2023
Learn how to plan routes for dispersed camping in an electric vehicle in this trip report from Charge Overland.
Mar 22, 2023
In order for you to be prepared for any circumstances camping in spring, we at iKamper want to share 5 tips to level up your camping experience during this special time of...
Jan 19, 2023
With each new year comes an opportunity to look forward and look back. We asked our community, RAD Ambassadors, and the iKamper Team to share their best moments of 2022 and...
Jan 11, 2023
Camping is a great way to step away from the bustle of everyday life. Finding a remote site seems easy, but it is important to know where you can legally...
Jan 05, 2023
Camping is a great way to escape into nature, but you don't have to sacrifice a warm meal. Our guide to outdoor cooking will have you eating well on your...
Dec 22, 2022
It can seem like camping has fractured into dozens of specialty categories: overlanding, van life, backpacking, glamping, etc. What is car camping? In the most basic sense, car camping is...
Dec 15, 2022
You’ve just planned your first dispersed camping trip, and now you want to know… how do I poop in the woods? What is a cat hole? How do I pack...
Dec 08, 2022
If you’ve bought a roof top tent, or are considering it, you may be wondering, “Can I insure a roof top tent?” The short answer is yes!
Oct 25, 2022
Roof Top Tents have been making headlines as one of the best ways to camp, but what is a rooftop tent? Read our guide to rooftop tents to find out!
Oct 04, 2022
In this article, we'll break down how to navigate roof top tent camping in national parks, how to find free campsites, and the difference between developed campgrounds and dispersed camping.
Oct 01, 2022
In this "How-To" article, we cover the two types of weight capacities of your vehicle/roof rack, the three types of mounting options, and some brand recommendations for cross bars and...
Sep 26, 2022
Last year, we discovered the Nordic countries, ferried over to the Faroe Islands, and moored up in Iceland from October through December for a stint of sublime craziness.
Sep 08, 2022
We have some rooftop tent storage ideas for you. Just make sure you follow the instructions below, so your rooftop tent stays safe in your garage during the winter and...
Sep 08, 2022
The temperatures are dropping and snow has already arrived in many places. While there are unique challenges associated with camping in the cold, it allows for amazing adventures that shouldn't be missed when properly...
Sep 08, 2022
After you've purchased your new roof top tent and have been camping in it multiple times, you know how awesome the adventure is! By now, you've realized that you love...
Sep 08, 2022
The iKamper team, based in the greater Seattle area, are definitely fans of camping in the rain. Where we live and often camp, rain is an unavoidable reality and this blog post...
Sep 08, 2022
As we’ve taken charge of our own outdoor adventures, we’ve learned there’s no one way to camp. Each brings something different to the table. These are just a few reasons...
Sep 08, 2022
When you're camping, it can get wet... real wet. Whether it's melting snow, morning dew, or an unexpected downpour, you want to find a way to stay dry and keep...
Jul 14, 2022
The sun was shining down on miles and miles of wilderness in every direction, and we were right in the middle of it. Noticing our journey had gone from a...
Jul 05, 2022
The back door slammed shut as we finished the seventh school on the itinerary of vision testing around the Okavango Delta. Anton explained the next part of our journey would...
Jun 29, 2022
Somewhere deep in Southern Africa, far beyond the paved roads of Cape Town or Johannesburg, there is a man by the name of Anton Poplett. He’s there on a mission,...
Jun 15, 2022
I am a gearhead who loves beer. So that’s what Outdoor Gear and Beer is all about: the intersection of great gear and amazing beer. I am a husband, a...
May 26, 2022
Weaving in and out of the bustling streets of Tijuana, we saw our first glimpse of the Baja coastline. The coastal views and warm air were well worth the 1500...
May 19, 2022
With Mt. Shasta disappearing into the rearview mirror we set our sights on another California gem. Nestled in the sunkissed boulder fields of the Eastern Sierra, we rolled into the...
May 12, 2022
In hopes of trading in negative temps for epic views we packed up camp and headed towards a place that never disappoints - Mt Shasta, CA. If you’re looking for...
May 05, 2022
Our first stop on our way down to Baja, Mexico started a little on the chilly side. Temps took an unexpected turn, swinging from nearly 60 degrees a few days...
Apr 28, 2022
When the time came to put our new Skycamp 3.0 and X-Cover 2.0 RTT’s to the test we knew there was only one way to do it. We set out to plan an adventure...
Apr 09, 2021
Camping in the rain is seen as a polarizing issue for some people, similar to camping solo. Many campers view camping in the rain as an exciting, raw, and natural experience, while...
Apr 05, 2021
When packing for a weekend camping trip, I'm almost 100% of the time going to be packing some sort of steak. It is easy to prepare over a variety of...
Feb 25, 2021
One morning, dawn came up in streaks and slashes over thick banks of cloud roiling over the hillside. We emerged at first light. I rubbed my palms into my sleep-heavy...
Feb 15, 2021
Camping alone might not seem like a natural idea for many, as we often think of camping as an experience we share with friends and family. We frequently picture camping as a communal experience...
Dec 02, 2020
We all have something that pulls us into nature. For some it's the cool mountain air, the sounds of the waves crashing by the beach or the crackle of a...