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My Vanlife Essentials
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items Rolling in Style: Transform your van into a haven with these vanlife essentials – because the road to adventure is paved with golden moments and well-equipped vans!
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I dont leave home without these roadtrip vanlife essentials
Collapsible everything when your trying to save space in the van, these are awesome!
SAMMART 28L (7.4 gallon) Collapsible Plastic ...
For the days I want to watch the surf & picnic on the beach this provides releif from the sun & packs down pretty small, great investment.
Amazon.com: Neso Tents Beach Tent with Sand ...
Love that these run on USB quick to pop up for some xtra lighting around the campsite.
Onite USB Light, Camping Gear, LED
Such a releif to have these in the summers when its buggy & the mosquitoes are hunting you.
Living in a Bubble Van Bug Screen for Mid & High
So fun to have movie night projected onto the side of the van.
Anker NEBULA Capsule Smart Wi-Fi Mini Projector
I LOVE my campchef oven. I love to cook & this was a huge upgrade from my coleman 1 burner. Now I actually bake bread, pizza & muffins on the road. The dual burner stovetop is amazing as well.
Deluxe Outdoor Oven and More
Privacy & tempature control…these are the best!
VANNCAMP Magnetic Insulated Rear Door ...
I don't go anywhere in the van without a shovel, always comes in handy. Love how this one packs down
RHINO USA Folding Survival Shovel w/Pick
Small but mighty! I use this daily to keep things tidy & it charges off USB.
HomeVac H11
These traction recovery boards have saved me from being stuck multiple times!
Off-Road Recovery Traction Boards (Pair)
I love theses garment bags for any long jackets or dresses i want to keep nice while I'm traveling. They fold up for carrying convienence. Great for events & flying to weddings as well.
MISSLO 65" Long Garment Bags for Travel Dress ...
For nights when I'm extra cold or end up in snow unexpectedly.
GREAT WORKING TOOLS Heated Car Blanket, 12v ...
I always like to have a paper map on hand, this road atlas is awesome!
Road Atlas 2024: Adventure Edition [United States ...
Having games on deck has been a great way to bond when you make new friends on the road, this is a fav fun one to play!
CMYK Monikers A Dumb Party Game
Always splurge on bedding! Nice linens to relax in makes the bed feel extra cozy & like a home away from home while i travel. These have held up wonderfully & get softer over time, I have the golden yellow color & love them.
S VICTORY SYMBOL 100% French Natural Linen
For the days I need an extra pick me up & let myself have coffee. What a treat! I love the design of this coffee maker.
GROSCHE Milano Stovetop Espresso Maker ...
Holds a lot, keeps everything I need cold & fresh.
【Upgraded】BODEGACOOLER 12 Volt ...
Love a good rocking chair & this one packs down light. Great for the campsite!
PORTAL Oversized Folding Rocking Camping ...
Sturdy table that folds down to save space, always comes in handy.
Camco Folding Bamboo Table with Aluminum Legs ...
The cutest way to hold your spices on the road
Gneiss Spice Magnetic Spice Jars | Hanging
These compression packing cubes save me SOOOO much space with my clothing and come in cute colors & patterns.
Shop the Best Travel Packing Cubes for ... - Bagsmart
Such a time saver for my paddleboarding trips & now I dont need to rest after 30mins manual pumping before i get out on the water, no regrets with this purchase!
20PSI High Pressure SUP Air Pump, Dual Stage
Used this paddleboard all over Baja, its quality & durable while still being afforable. I love the cute checkered pattern! Surprisingly very easy to inflate & deflate to pack up.
Aqua Plus 6in Inflatable SUP for All Skill Levels
This YETI French Press is my go-to for making fresh coffee on the road. It’s durable, keeps coffee hot for hours, and brews a perfect cup every time. Ideal for cozy mornings in the van or fueling up for an adventure.
YETI French Press – The Van Life Coffee Upgrade
This YETI soft cooler is my top pick for keeping drinks and snacks cold on hikes and beach days. It’s lightweight, rugged, and keeps everything chilled for hours.
YETI Soft Cooler – Perfect for Hiking & Beach Days
Van Build
Planning a van build is overwhelming but I've already put in hours of research to find some of the most reliable items for your new home on wheels
My Regony Solar panels power my entire van & allow me to be off grid for extended camping trips in beautiful remote places without sacrificing conveinence. Mine are going 4 years strong with no issues. Can't reccomend a better brand.
Renogy® Official- offer all off grid solar system products
Regony for the win! Reliable & great customer service.
Charge Controllers
This foam mattress keeps me cozy in the van.
4 Inch Lavender Memory Foam Topper - Lucid mattress
How I stay connected
Starlink | Roam
Nothing like a hot shower off the back of the van after a day exploring the beaches of Baja
Fogatti RV tankless water heater
Essential to my power supply, I have never been dissapointed by a regony product & am always able to reach customer service if i have a question.
3000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter
This beautiful brass hammered sink was the biggest splurge on my van build & I have no regrets! It's gorgeous & golden & now I want to install the same one in my next home. Its also a nice depth & very functional for my needs.
Brightwork 16.6" x 16.6" Bar Sink
Model I purchased to match my brass sink, they fit perfect!
KONE 3-1/2 Inch Gold Sink Drain, Durable ...
For when you gotta go ;) I actually love this cassete toilet, It's comfortable to use & easy to clean & I love having my own private toilet instead of weird gas station bathrooms when I'm on the road.
Porta Potti 92306 White Thetford Corp ...
Water Pump I installed, works great, going 4 years strong!
SHURFLO 4008-101-E65 3.0 Revolution Pump, Grey
Love my Maxxair fan, helps control the temp & provides ventalation.
MAXXAIR 00-06200K MaxxFan Ventillation Fan
Used some rhino racks to secure my solar panels onto.
Vehicle Roof Products | Roof Solutions - Rhino-Rack
Helps boost my cell signal when I'm deep in nature off grid.
Drive X
I love this faucet, the pull down sprayer is so convientent & works great for washing my hair on the road too!
Pull out Kitchen Faucet Single Handle Sink ...
Insulated my entire van with Havelock Wool, a company local to my area.
Havelock Wool: Wool Insulation | All Natural & High ...
Always nice to have some extra shade on hand. This is an affordable option to pop up if you have yet to install a pull out awning
SUNLAX Sun Shade Sail, 10'x13' Dark Grey
I never leave home without my waterproof JBL, sound quality is great & have put the waterproof to test, it still works!
Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers
So durable, love the 40oz size to hold my bevvies!
The Quencher H2.0 FlowState™ Tumbler | 40 OZ