Like most outdoor enthusiasts, when I started camping I was sleeping in my tent. I spent months traveling the country sleeping on the ground in a childrens-sized sleeping bag that didn’t go past my shoulders. I had no blackout curtains, no battery powered fans and definitely no memory foam pad to keep me sleeping soundly
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When the summer temperatures rise, I can’t always bring myself to go for a hike. Sometimes you need to be on the water to make the most of those July and August camping trips. Plus, getting to experience a new place from your canoe or kayak gives you a different perspective you can’t get from
Read MoreRoad trips are not always easy on your body. Sitting in the driver’s seat with your full attention on the road for hours on end can be difficult, especially if you’re driving at night. Cramps are real and it can be tough to remember that you need to stretch and take care of yourself while
Read MorePrimitive Car Camping Checklist: Primitive camping looks different for every camper. The only commonality is that you are camping outside the confines of an established campground. Some primitive camping takes place on the side of a highway, and some takes place deep in the woods with no one around for miles. Primitive camping can mean
Read MoreFeeding myself on the road has always been one of the most difficult parts of full-time RV living. I’m a sucker for In n Out, Whataburger and Chick-fil-a… but once I eat too much of this stuff my body does not cooperate with me on those 10 mile early morning hikes. Once I learned how
Read MoreMy first job out of college was about 45 minutes away from my house. Every morning I’d pack up my lunch, walk the dog, try to make myself look presentable and rush to the office so that I could get my work done and be home before the sun went down. Most mornings I was
Read MoreGuide to boondocking We’re only 2 months into the new year and multiple state and national parks have reported that their campgrounds are fully booked for the rest of 2021. This comes with little surprise as COVID cancels festivals and travel plans for the second summer in a row. Americans are desperate to get outside
Read MoreTiny home living is all the rage these days. People are becoming more inclined to live with less things and more experiences. One of my favorite parts about living in my RV for months at a time is the ability to survive off a duffle bag of clothes and whatever else fits into my trailer…
Read MoreIn your car, in your RV and in your daypack – you should always be carrying a first aid kit. A small cut can turn into a gnarly infection if it’s not taken care of right away. And if you do happen to have a more serious wound, it’s important that you have the right
Read MoreAt ROAM we know a thing or two about navigating the bayou. ROAM was started by a group of friends from New Orleans who had a passion for RVing, kayaking and catching fish. The hiking trails below sea level aren’t much to write home about, but what the gulf coast lacks in elevation – it
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