The Hot and Cold of Living in a Tent

PERHAPS YOU CAN’T AFFORD a vehicle that’s roomy enough for comfortable living, but you have a trunk, back seat, pickup bed or roof box that can carry a decent amount of gear. Or maybe you want to try nomad living without making a big investment. Or maybe you have a...

The Sounds of Silence

BOONDOCKING WAS AN ADJUSTMENT FOR ME. It wasn’t the alone part that bothered me. I’m an introvert, so solitude was pretty much my natural state. What freaked me out was the silence. That was an unfamiliar experience. Like nearly everyone, I had grown accustomed...

No Savesies

HERE’S THE SCENARIO: You’re boondocking on public land. You’re not in a paid campground with a designated space. You don’t have a trailer, tow’d, motorcycle or bike. You want to run errands or engage in a recreational activity that’s beyond walking distance from camp....