4Runner Nomad

  • The Hidden Cost of Cooking Every Meal at Camp

    The Hidden Cost of Cooking Every Meal at Camp

    Having access to a full kitchen changes how I prepare for the next stretch of car camping. I do not treat it as a break from my camping food system. I use the extra counter space, larger appliances, running water, and reliable power to prepare food that will be easier to manage once I…

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  • Road Trip Pizza: Unexpected Delight in Flagstaff, Arizona

    Road Trip Pizza: Unexpected Delight in Flagstaff, Arizona

    Fat Olives was already on my list when I arrived in Flagstaff, Arizona. I was boondocking among the ponderosa pines and using the area as a base while exploring Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. A member of my Car Camping and Living Community also joined me in Flagstaff for a meetup. After…

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  • The Brand Called You: Turning What You Know Into Income

    The Brand Called You: Turning What You Know Into Income

    When people start looking for ways to make money, they often assume they need to learn a completely new skill first. Sometimes that makes sense, but it may not be the best place to begin. Before adding another course, certification, or business idea to the list, take a closer look at what you already…

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  • Roy Made It Back. The Story Got Weird.

    Roy Made It Back. The Story Got Weird.

    Roy made it back with no explanation, just a mug that said “Coffee First.” He dropped into a seat inside an RV like a skeleton who had been through something. Before anyone could ask where he had been, Roy made his priorities clear. There was no apology, explanation, or account of where he had…

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