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My Vanlife Essentials

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Rolling in Style: Transform your van into a haven with these vanlife essentials – because the road to adventure is paved with golden moments and well-equipped vans!
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Vanlife

I dont leave home without these roadtrip vanlife essentials

 
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Collapsible everything when your trying to save space in the van, these are awesome!
SAMMART 28L (7.4 gallon) Collapsible Plastic ...
 
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For the days I want to watch the surf & picnic on the beach this provides releif from the sun & packs down pretty small, great investment.
Amazon.com: Neso Tents Beach Tent with Sand ...
 
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Love that these run on USB quick to pop up for some xtra lighting around the campsite.
Onite USB Light, Camping Gear, LED
 
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Such a releif to have these in the summers when its buggy & the mosquitoes are hunting you.
Living in a Bubble Van Bug Screen for Mid & High
 
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So fun to have movie night projected onto the side of the van.
Anker NEBULA Capsule Smart Wi-Fi Mini Projector
 
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I LOVE my campchef oven. I love to cook & this was a huge upgrade from my coleman 1 burner. Now I actually bake bread, pizza & muffins on the road. The dual burner stovetop is amazing as well.
Deluxe Outdoor Oven and More
 
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Privacy & tempature control…these are the best!
VANNCAMP Magnetic Insulated Rear Door ...
 
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I don't go anywhere in the van without a shovel, always comes in handy. Love how this one packs down
RHINO USA Folding Survival Shovel w/Pick
 
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Small but mighty! I use this daily to keep things tidy & it charges off USB.
HomeVac H11
 
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These traction recovery boards have saved me from being stuck multiple times!
Off-Road Recovery Traction Boards (Pair)
 
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I love theses garment bags for any long jackets or dresses i want to keep nice while I'm traveling. They fold up for carrying convienence. Great for events & flying to weddings as well.
MISSLO 65" Long Garment Bags for Travel Dress ...
 
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For nights when I'm extra cold or end up in snow unexpectedly.
GREAT WORKING TOOLS Heated Car Blanket, 12v ...
 
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I always like to have a paper map on hand, this road atlas is awesome!
Road Atlas 2024: Adventure Edition [United States ...
 
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Having games on deck has been a great way to bond when you make new friends on the road, this is a fav fun one to play!
CMYK Monikers A Dumb Party Game
 
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Always splurge on bedding! Nice linens to relax in makes the bed feel extra cozy & like a home away from home while i travel. These have held up wonderfully & get softer over time, I have the golden yellow color & love them.
S VICTORY SYMBOL 100% French Natural Linen
 
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For the days I need an extra pick me up & let myself have coffee. What a treat! I love the design of this coffee maker.
GROSCHE Milano Stovetop Espresso Maker ...
 
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Holds a lot, keeps everything I need cold & fresh.
【Upgraded】BODEGACOOLER 12 Volt ...
 
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Love a good rocking chair & this one packs down light. Great for the campsite!
PORTAL Oversized Folding Rocking Camping ...
 
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Sturdy table that folds down to save space, always comes in handy.
Camco Folding Bamboo Table with Aluminum Legs ...
 
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The cutest way to hold your spices on the road
Gneiss Spice Magnetic Spice Jars | Hanging
 
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These compression packing cubes save me SOOOO much space with my clothing and come in cute colors & patterns.
Shop the Best Travel Packing Cubes for ... - Bagsmart
 
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Such a time saver for my paddleboarding trips & now I dont need to rest after 30mins manual pumping before i get out on the water, no regrets with this purchase!
20PSI High Pressure SUP Air Pump, Dual Stage
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Used this paddleboard all over Baja, its quality & durable while still being afforable. I love the cute checkered pattern! Surprisingly very easy to inflate & deflate to pack up.
Aqua Plus 6in Inflatable SUP for All Skill Levels

Van Build

Planning a van build is overwhelming but I've already put in hours of research to find some of the most reliable items for your new home on wheels

 
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My Regony Solar panels power my entire van & allow me to be off grid for extended camping trips in beautiful remote places without sacrificing conveinence. Mine are going 4 years strong with no issues. Can't reccomend a better brand.
Renogy® Official- offer all off grid solar system products
 
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Regony for the win! Reliable & great customer service.
Charge Controllers
 
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This foam mattress keeps me cozy in the van.
4 Inch Lavender Memory Foam Topper - Lucid mattress
 
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How I stay connected
Starlink | Roam
 
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Nothing like a hot shower off the back of the van after a day exploring the beaches of Baja
Fogatti RV tankless water heater
 
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Essential to my power supply, I have never been dissapointed by a regony product & am always able to reach customer service if i have a question.
3000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter
 
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This beautiful brass hammered sink was the biggest splurge on my van build & I have no regrets! It's gorgeous & golden & now I want to install the same one in my next home. Its also a nice depth & very functional for my needs.
Brightwork 16.6" x 16.6" Bar Sink
 
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Model I purchased to match my brass sink, they fit perfect!
KONE 3-1/2 Inch Gold Sink Drain, Durable ...
 
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For when you gotta go ;)  I actually love this cassete toilet, It's comfortable to use & easy to clean & I love having my own private toilet instead of weird gas station bathrooms when I'm on the road.
Porta Potti 92306 White Thetford Corp ...
 
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Water Pump I installed, works great, going 4 years strong!
SHURFLO 4008-101-E65 3.0 Revolution Pump, Grey
 
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Love my Maxxair fan, helps control the temp & provides ventalation.
MAXXAIR 00-06200K MaxxFan Ventillation Fan
 
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Used some rhino racks to secure my solar panels onto.
Vehicle Roof Products | Roof Solutions - Rhino-Rack
 
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Helps boost my cell signal when I'm deep in nature off grid.
Drive X
 
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I love this faucet, the pull down sprayer is so convientent & works great for washing my hair on the road too!
Pull out Kitchen Faucet Single Handle Sink ...
 
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Insulated my entire van with Havelock Wool, a company local to my area.
Havelock Wool: Wool Insulation | All Natural & High ...
 
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Always nice to have some extra shade on hand. This is an affordable option to pop up if you have yet to install a pull out awning
SUNLAX Sun Shade Sail, 10'x13' Dark Grey
 
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I never leave home without my waterproof JBL, sound quality is great & have put the waterproof to test, it still works!
Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers
 
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So durable, love the 40oz size to hold my bevvies!
The Quencher H2.0 FlowState™ Tumbler | 40 OZ