Rig & Gear
Build a rig that earns its keep.
Setups, upgrades, and the honest verdict on what's worth the money — and what's just marketing.
The best upgrade is the one you'll actually use
It's easy to spend a fortune chasing a perfect rig. We'd rather tell you which upgrades quietly change everything — and which ones end up sitting in a cabinet, unused, the whole trip.
Start here
Power upgrades that matter
Where your dollars do the most for time off-grid.
Water & plumbing add-ons
The simple changes that stretch your tanks.
Worth it vs. hype
Our honest verdict on the popular gear.
Going deeper
Tools & spares to carry
What's saved us, and what just took up space.
DIY vs. buy
When to build it yourself, and when not to.
Maintenance that prevents trouble
The cheap habits that avoid expensive failures.
From the road
The upgrade we'd undo
The expensive add-on that wasn't worth it — and why.
5,000 miles on a budget build
What held up, what broke, and what we'd buy again.
Where to go next
Power
Size the system before you buy.
Water & Waste
Plumbing upgrades that pay off.
Living Out There
Gear that makes daily life easier.
Want a plan, not just guides?
Run the calculators and we'll build you a personalized boondocking plan — free, and tuned to your rig.