-
Don’t Let a Broken Phone Ruin Your Day
As a full-time traveler and camper, I’ve learned the hard way how important it is to have a reliable plan for dealing with a broken phone. At one point, I went through three phones in a short period due to accidental drops. Ouch! Thankfully, there’s a solution: phone insurance. For a small monthly fee,…
-
Choosing a Campsite for Weather, Wind and Storms
The best campsite on a calm afternoon can become the wrong campsite by midnight. Weather changes how I evaluate a location because my Toyota 4Runner serves as both transportation and shelter. I cannot look only at the view, the size of the site or whether the ground feels level. I also need to understand…
-
House Sitting To Support Life While Car Camping
House sitting is different from pet sitting, even though the two sometimes overlap. With pet sitting, the animals are usually the main responsibility. With house sitting, the house itself is the reason you are there. Someone may want a person staying on the property while they are gone, bringing in mail, watering plants, keeping…
-
Elevation Climate for Car Campers
As car campers, we often chase the perfect views—which frequently means climbing to higher elevations. What many newcomers don’t realize is that a few thousand feet of elevation change can transform your camping experience entirely. Understanding how elevation affects climate is important for comfort, safety, and enjoyment on your adventures. The Basics: How Elevation…