Van Kitchen Essentials
Setting up your van kitchen for cooking is all about making the most of a small space. Our #1 An essential for a van life kitchen is an easy and compact way to make coffee.
Brews, Bikes and Boondocking in Bend, Oregon
If you love the outdoors, good food and local beer, Bend is your road trip destination! With ample camping just outside of town right on the trail system, you can enjoy boondocking and nightlife all in one trip. Plus the high desert climate allows for outdoor recreation year round. Whether it be skiing, mountain biking, water sports, hiking or exploring the area's unique geology.
Quick & Satisfying Camp Meals
We love to cook but we prefer to spend most of our time playing when camping in our van. We have several go-to meals that require very little prep and can be cooked in one pan to make cleaning up a breeze.
Multi-Sport Adventure Weekend: Stanley Lake, Idaho
Just a few hours from Boise, Stanley Lake is the perfect family or group camping spot. Fishing, boating, hiking, and mountain biking. All in one beautiful setting with several boondocking as well as reservable campsites. Plus the convenience of being only a 15 minute drive to the charming mountain town of Stanley, Idaho, for supplies and ice cream.
Pros & Cons of Downsizing to a Van
Van life isn’t anything new… From the flower power VW buses of the 60s to the Westfalias of the 80s, and now the Class B RV, van life has been around for quite some time. And there are many reasons why people make the choice to downsize to a van.
How to enjoy traveling with friends & family
One of our favorite parts of travel at Adventure Life Vans is sharing it with others. Traveling with those we love gives us the opportunity to understand them better and learn more about the world together. It creates lasting memories, shared experiences and new ways to deepen relationships.