2025 Gear Evolution

My 2025 Camping Season: From Spring Snow to Fall Sunsets

Gear Upgrades, Tents & Lessons Learned Every camping season has a rhythm to it, and this year was no different. I started 2025 with a simple goal: get out more, travel lighter, and make my Volvo XC70 an even more capable soft-roader. I didn’t get out as much as I’d hoped—plans shift, life changes, and …

Kampkeeper Tent

Kampkeeper SUV Tent – Hands-On First Setup & Impressions

Alright, so the Kampkeeper tent arrived and I finally had the chance to get it out of the bag and set it up. I figured I’d share a quick rundown of what stood out—not a sponsored review or anything like that, just some honest impressions from someone who’s been messing around with SUV tent setups …