Fjällräven Tree-Kånken Review: The Swedish Art of Simplicity

The Fjällräven Tree-Kånken is an eco-friendlier spin off the Swedish brand’s classic Kånken backpack, a simple canvas rucksack originally designed for schoolchildren in 1978. Since the 70s, the Kånken has become a cult favorite worldwide for its recognizable,...

Behind the Camo Curtain: Patagonia Gerry Lopez Collection Review

Gerry Lopez’s camouflage collection is exactly what we expect from Patagonia’s surf department: durable, debonair, and purpose-built. We tested this Stretch Terre Planing Hoodie, Planing Rolltop, and Stretch Hydropeak Boardshorts in Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, and...

The Best Vanlife Cooler/Refrigerator: The Dometic CFX

Okay—the Dometic CFX isn’t exactly what you expect when you read “refrigerator”—it’s more of a top-loading cooler with a built-in electrical system. Call it a refrigerating cooler, call it a cool refrigerator, the Dometic CFX is  optimized for life on the road. Due to...

Thule Hideaway Awning

Thule Hideaway Awning Review An awning is, in theory, a wonderful addition to your van or rig. When living in a vehicle that’s smaller than a two-man prison cell, unfurling an awning essentially doubles your living space. We’ve been reviewing the Thule Hideaway Awning...