Gear we use
The services and van kit we rely on while living on the road.
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Services and partners
- Shop EcoFlow
Power & solar
EcoFlow
Sizing a van electrical system that runs your fridge, laptop and lights without a generator — and the gear we actually use.
- Get Starlink
Connectivity
Starlink
Staying connected to work, navigate and stream where cell coverage runs out — satellite, a budget SIM, and a VPN for untrusted wifi.
- Visit Vanpackers
Van builds & mail
Vanpackers
A reliable address for parcels and official mail when you live full-time in a van — and a Canadian builder who holds deliveries for you.
- Get Too Good To Go
Cheap rescued food
Too Good To Go
Cheap, good meals from bakeries, cafés and grocers near closing — a fraction of the price, and food kept out of the bin.
- See Tri-Span on Instagram
Van electrical · community partner
Tri-Span
A community recommendation, no kickback: the vehicle electrician who did the DC-to-DC charging, solar and house batteries on our own rig.
- Get IPVanish
Private wifi
IPVanish
Campground and café wifi is open and untrusted. A VPN keeps your banking, work logins and traffic private on networks you do not control.
- Get Fizz
Budget mobile & internet
Fizz
Low-cost, no-contract mobile data and home internet in Quebec and Ontario — flexible plans that suit life on the move.
- Browse BuzzTV
Off-grid nights
BuzzTV
Streaming and entertainment hardware for the quiet hours after the trail, without a complicated setup.
- Try Wealthsimple
Money on the road
Wealthsimple
Commission-free investing and a no-fee spending account you can run entirely from your phone — banking without a branch.
- Try TradingView
Markets & charting
TradingView
Charts, watchlists and market data in a browser or app, so you can keep an eye on your investments from the road.
Van kit on Amazon.ca
- See on Amazon
Anker SOLIX C2000 portable power station
A 2,048Wh LiFePO4 power station that runs a fridge, laptop and lights off-grid without a permanent install.
- See on Amazon
WACACO Pixapresso portable espresso maker
A battery-powered 20-bar espresso maker that makes real coffee in the van without a stovetop setup.
- See on Amazon
Renogy 50A DC-DC battery charger with MPPT
Charges your house batteries off the alternator as you drive and brings solar in through a built-in MPPT controller.
- See on Amazon
Renogy 400W foldable solar blanket
A lightweight, 16-fold 400W N-type solar blanket that packs small and sets up fast for camping and RV use.
- See on Amazon
Renogy ONE Core energy monitor
A Wi-Fi monitoring panel that shows what your battery and solar are doing at a glance, so power never surprises you.
- See on Amazon
Renogy 400W portable solar blanket
A second 400W N-type foldable solar option for power stations, RVs and off-grid setups.
- See on Amazon
Renogy 2000W 12V inverter charger
Turns 12V battery power into clean 120V AC for laptops, tools and appliances, with a built-in charger and transfer switch.
- See on Amazon
Renogy 2000W 24V pure sine wave inverter
A 24V pure sine wave inverter with two AC outputs and a remote, for larger or more efficient van electrical systems.
- See on Amazon
Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo misting fan
A cordless misting fan with a 12-hour battery, for cooling a hot van or awning without mains power.
- See on Amazon
Helinox Sunset Chair
A lightweight, high-back, collapsible camp chair that packs small — comfortable enough to actually use every evening.
- See on Amazon
Collapsible 20L water bucket
A 20L folding bucket that flattens for storage — for hauling water, washing up and rinsing off at camp.
- See on Amazon
Minelab GO-FIND 66 metal detector
A lightweight, packable metal detector with a waterproof coil — a hobby for beaches and trails on a slow trip.
- See on Amazon
AMBER X personal cloud storage
A personal cloud device with a 512GB SSD — your own backup and media library on the road, no monthly fee.
- See on Amazon
Disposable tea filter bags
Drawstring paper filter bags for loose tea and coffee — simple, packable, and easy to clean up in a small kitchen.
- See on Amazon
Ninja 2.5QT glass container with lid
A microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe glass container for cooking, storing and reheating in a small kitchen.
- See on Amazon
Megapro Ratcheting Screwdriver Set - 13-in-1 Multi Bit Screw Driver w/ ¼” Hex
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ZOWVAAM Air Fryer Liners for Ninja Crispi
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3DP Essential Pro Kit Compatible with Seestar S50 Telescope Accessories:
- See on Amazon
Tonton Solar Panel Connector to XT60 Adapter Extension Cable
- See on Amazon
Seamaka 350A 12V Bus Bar Marine 12V - 48V Power Distribution Block with Cover
- See on Amazon
VIKKSAER Solar Cable Entry Gland
- See on Amazon
Taicols 10 Pairs of Solar Panel Connector Caps
- See on Amazon
UGREEN 145W Laptop Power Bank 25000mAh
- See on Amazon
LOUTYTUO Ultrathin Upgraded Food Grade Silicone Travel Foldable Electric
- See on Amazon
Tepui Mosquito Netting
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Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets Fresh Scent - 60 Loads per package. Eco
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CableCreation Short Micro USB to USB C Cable 0.65 FT
- See on Amazon
Element E50 Fire Extinguisher Stick 40050
- See on Amazon
AGVEE 180 Degree Angled USB-C to USB-C Adapter and Short Side Inward
- See on Amazon
Bateria Power Super Flat Solar Cable Connector
- See on Amazon
STARGEAR 32.8FT Starlink Gen 3/Mini Cable
- See on Amazon
GEARit 4 Gauge Wire
- See on Amazon
Alliance Alcohol Prep Pads 2-Ply 70% Alcohol Swabs Sterile Cleaning Wipes
- See on Amazon
CuiCanfla 14 Pairs Hook Loop Tape with Strong Adhesive
- See on Amazon
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest model)
- See on Amazon
Kaskawise Car Ceiling Cargo Net Pocket
- See on Amazon
Roadie- The OVERNIGHTER™ SUV Window Tent with Bug Screen and