Van Conversion
We bought our van on December 15, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. Only a few miles from where they built it at the Kansas City Assembly Plant. We drove it over 600 miles home and were extremely pleased with our decision to buy a Ford Transit. In the following weeks we’d cross 7 states, drive through narrow mountain roads, begin the camper van conversion and complete our first van camping trip with our dogs.
Gear Review
There is no shortage of dry bags on the market and many from well known brands with higher price tags. We were provided with another lower cost option from a lesser known brand for testing. After a summer of trips and testing we can say that the overall build quality, seal and features makes it a worthy option if you’re in the market for a waterproof bag for your next adventure.
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Van Conversion
We bought Griffin, a 2018 Ford Transit Van 250 High Roof, on December 15, 2017. Here is the video tour before we convert it into a full fledged camper van / adventure rig. You can get additional details on the planning here and on our cost to build here.
We plan on doing a lot of mountain biking, camping, urban exploration and more out of Griffin. Check the gallery at the bottom. 🙂
Read more “Introducing “Griffin” – Before the Camper Van Conversion”
Gear Review
The comfortable, washable, odor resistant ExOfficio Give-N-Go underwear make packing light for multi-day travel a breeze. ExOfficio advertises right on the package “17 countries. 6 weeks. One pair of award-winning underwear.” Here is my honest review of these travel underwear.
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Gear Review
Osprey Farpoint 55 is designed and marketed as a “travel & trekking” backpack. We bought it for traveling (not on a trail) because of its versatility and it’s built-in day pack. After years of lugging around roller suitcases down cobble stone sidewalks and busy urban streets it made since to try a backpack instead of traditional luggage.
We carried this pack for 2 weeks and across 6 countries in Europe. Get our full breakdown and opinion below. Read more “Gear Review: Osprey Farpoint 55 Backpack”
Gear Review
Cairn is a monthly subscription box service that specializes in outdoor gear, snacks, apparel and skin care products. If your an outdoors freak and/or a gear hoarder then this might be a fit for you. I’ve been a subscriber for a couple years of there original subscription box program. Like most subscription box program every month a box shows up with a surprise collection of gear on the inside.