Foldable chairs are great for eating, working, or enjoying a campfire. We have a couple of foldable chairs that we can easily put together when we’re stopped at a campsite or store at the back of our van when we’re done.

We have a small camping table that we can prop up for eating meals. This table has foldable legs that are easy to set up and is made of aluminum material that doesn’t rust.

One of the easiest ways to make coffee in a campervan is by using an AeroPress coffee maker. Many van lifers use this coffee press because it can fit into small storage spaces and it won’t break if you accidentally drop it. 

For showering, we have a solar shower bag. You just need to fill up the solar shower bag with water and leave it in the sun for about an hour until the water warms up.

A pee funnel is a total game changer for females traveling in a van. It lets you pee standing up (like a guy) so you can go to the restroom outdoors more discreetly.

A travel towel is essential because this type of towel is light and dries quickly. It’s also very compact and folds small into the included pouch – perfect for limited storage spaces.

Living in a tight space like a campervan can be very messy. A portable car vacuum cleaner is a great item to have that will often come in handy!

Staying organized in a van can be a challenge. These travel packing cubes not only keep everything nice & tidy but also help save a ton of space.

Travel clothesline is a great item that every van lifer should have. This travel clothesline comes with 12 clothespins, great for an impromptu laundry day!

A small backpack is useful for carrying things like a wallet, car keys, phone, water, camera gear, and other items that you want to keep handy.

When traveling to wilderness, it’s always colder than expected. I have a jacket by Mountain Hardwear that I bring in my daypack with me everywhere.

I recommend getting hiking boots that are lightweight and have a slip-resistant sole which is great for heading outdoors & doing day hikes.

A first aid kit is essential for outdoor hiking trips. This emergency kit is very small and light so you can easily store it in a backpack.

I don’t go on any hiking trips without a headlamp. Having a headlamp is essential in case you get lost and need to find your way back during the night.

Hiking poles can assist with tackling steep trails, finding balance, and trekking across rough surfaces with ease!

I usually wear basic t-shirts for outdoor trips. Smartwool Merino wool shirts are very soft and manage moisture to keep you cool when hiking.

Merino wool socks are great because they keep your feet from getting sweaty and provide a comfortable cushion for all-day wear.

We always bring a few reusable water bottles, especially in the hotter summer months. I love this bottle by REI that holds 32 oz of water.

This is our go-to tent whenever we’re unsure of what Mother Nature will throw our way. It’s lightweight, and ultra-reliable against any weather conditions.

The Magma 15 sleeping bag is made for cold mountain temperatures as low as 17 degrees (F), it’s mummy-shaped so it traps the warmth inside and is super soft.

Ever since I got a blowup sleeping pad, I wouldn’t go on another backpacking trip without one. A must-have for sleeping on hard surfaces!

To make meals on our backpacking trips we bring along a small camping stove with a propane canister. We have a camping stove set that comes with two pots & silverware for eating.

I have a 65 L backpacking pack that is a great heavy-duty beginner/intermediate pack. It is made of durable material and has plenty of space to bring everything for a backpacking trip.

Even if we plan to pack enough water for our backpacking trips, we always bring along a water filter just in case. We’ve been using Sawyer water filter for years and it does the job well!

I use the Sony a7c camera for my travel photos. This is the smallest and lightest full-frame camera available on the market – perfect for traveling, hiking, and outdoor trips!

Polarizing filters reduce glare in water and bring out the best colors when it’s bright outside. Having a polarizing filter is a must if you plan to photograph lakes, oceans, rivers, and waterfalls.

It’s always good to bring a few extra memory cards. I’ve made the mistake of getting to a location to realize I’ve left my memory card at home. Now I always bring a few backup memory cards!

A camera bag is something you should definitely invest in! Without having a proper place to store it I would get my camera scratched, sandy, or even occasionally drop it.

A good tripod is essential for capturing images in low light conditions, during sunset and sunrise, or creating smooth water effects when shooting waterfalls.

For outdoor adventures, I like to use this Sony 16-35mm wide lens. A wide lens will capture more of the scenery in one shot – perfect for landscape photography!