Why Simplicity Is the Secret Ingredient in Car Camping’s Appeal
Car camping has seen a boom in recent years—fueled by social media, vanlife culture, and a renewed desire to escape. But if you ask seasoned car campers what keeps them…
How Car Camping Encourages Mindfulness and Presence
We hear the word “mindfulness” everywhere these days—on podcasts, in self-help books, even printed on coffee mugs. But the concept isn’t new. At its core, mindfulness is about something very…
A New Kind of Rich: The Wealth of Experiences in Car Camping
When people talk about being rich, they usually mean money. A high income. A nice car. A big house. Maybe a corner office with a view. But there’s another kind…
The Psychology of Simplicity: How Car Camping Clears Mental Clutter
We live in a world obsessed with more. More notifications. More goals. More stuff. More pressure. We try to organize it. Manage it. “Balance” it. But despite color-coded calendars and…
From Screens to Stars: Escaping Digital Life Through Car Camping
It starts innocently enough. You check your phone first thing in the morning—just a quick glance at your email or social media. Then it’s a few texts, a couple news…
The Joy of Slowing Down: Why Car Camping Is an Antidote to a Busy Life
If you’re like most people, your life moves fast. We rush from one obligation to the next—meetings, errands, emails, appointments. Our phones buzz constantly. Our schedules are packed. Even our…
What Sleeping Outside Does to Your Mind and Body
Let’s be honest: modern life doesn’t make it easy to sleep well—or think clearly. We’re overstimulated. We sleep under artificial lights, wake up to alarm clocks, and spend most of…
Freedom on Four Wheels: The Philosophy of Car Camping as a Modern Nomad
There’s a quiet revolution happening on the backroads and in the trailhead parking lots of America. You might not notice it at first—just a few dusty vehicles pulled off the…