Off-grid camping is our favorite way to experience the great outdoors while having more space and privacy than at a campground, but it can be challenging your first time. This blog and included checklist gives you a guide of everything you'll need for your first off-grid camping adventure based on our 2+ years of living on the road off grid. We want to help make sure that you have the essential tools for off-grid camping so you can love it just as much as we do! What are the different types …
10 tips for conserving water – staying clean while boondocking and dry camping
Hygiene is one those things you don’t think about too much when you live in a house, but it becomes something very specific and thought out once you live on the road full time. This blog shares our top 10 tips for conserving water to stay clean on the road. Our most conservative boondocking trip was when we made 8 gallons of water last 6 days for both of us and the dogs. We’ve improved our systems since then, and here are our top 10 tips for conserving water to last longer when …
Yosemite First Come First Serve Camping
Yosemite National Park is one that you can’t skip if you’re in California. The endless waterfalls visible for miles and beautiful hikes attract everyone from new RVers to avid backpackers and climbers. But… it can be hard to get a campsite, especially this season. As two full time RVers that don’t book in advance, we’re excited to share the best Yosemite first come first serve camping for 2021. Does Yosemite have first come first serve camping? No, Yosemite National Park does NOT have …
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Santa Monica Camping – how to stay overnight
Since we first found our RV, Cream Puff, Santa Monica camping was at the top of our list. One of our closest friends moved there just before the pandemic, and it was the longest we had gone without seeing her! Our plan was simple: get the RV, park on the street by her apartment, and enjoy beach days together. We quickly realized Santa Monica camping is not that simple… especially in an RV. Parking laws vary by city, LA County has beach restrictions, and certain areas are closed during the …
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Best Places to Camp in the Winter
We kicked off full time RV living in October... right before winter hit in the US. We quickly learned how to handle plummeting temperatures by finding the best places to camp in the winter. When it comes to winter camping (especially boondocking), the key is to chase the warmer weather! This led us to Arizona, California, and Mexico for the winter months. We mostly stayed in Arizona due to the amazing views, open land, and winter temperatures. Where can you camp in the winter in …
Best Boondocking RV apps
Finding the perfect boondocking site is one of the most exciting yet confusing parts of full time RVing. To make it easier, we’re sharing the best boondocking RV apps that we use to find beautiful spots out in nature. But first… let’s back it up a little… What is boondocking? Boondocking is essentially self-contained RV camping with no access to electric hookups or city water. Most boondocking is on public lands owned by the state or federal government. You don’t make reservations, so you …