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A Phoenix Summer Can Break a Good Food Routine
Every July, I need to spend time in Phoenix to handle my son’s guardianship needs. That responsibility can keep me in the city for as long as a month. With temperatures regularly climbing above 100 degrees, living from the 4Runner is not a reasonable option for me during that stretch. Paying for a Phoenix…
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My Real Experience With Solar Power for Car Camping
When I started car camping nearly ten years ago, solar power was not part of my setup. My phone, lights, and other small electronics needed very little electricity. I charged what I could while driving and worked around the limits. That was enough for occasional trips, but my power needs changed as car camping…
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Why Paid Campgrounds Are Worth It for Car Camping
I do not look at paid campgrounds only as places to sleep. Sometimes I am paying for infrastructure. After enough time dispersed camping, traveling or living from a small vehicle, a developed campground can give me access to several things I need at the same time. That can make the campsite worth considerably more…
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The Car Camping Bathroom Upgrade That Made My Life Easier
When I started car camping nearly ten years ago, a pop-up shower tent served as my complete camp bathroom. It gave me enough privacy for both my shower and toilet. I placed a small dog pool on the ground to collect the shower water, added the rest of my bathroom supplies, and had a…