The Ultimate Truck Camping Guide For 2020

COVID-19 isolated yet freed us at the same time. Before COVID, most Americans dreamed of traveling the world. But even after lockdowns, Americans are beginning to realize their travel dreams CAN still happen after remote work became mainstream. Why pay for expensive rent and be stuck in one place when you can live rent-free and travel anywhere?

That’s why van life is booming right now. But is van life the best solution?

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably chosen van life. But I have found a far better (but massively underhyped) option: truck life, made possible with creative truck camping. Here are 4 solid reasons why you should choose it.

The Prepper Journal: The Ultimate Truck Camping Guide For 2020

Person sitting on front of off-road vehicle with rooftop tent near campfire at sunset in mountains.
Person sitting on front of off-road vehicle with rooftop tent near campfire at sunset in mountains.

The Ultimate Truck Camping Guide For 2020

COVID-19 isolated yet freed us at the same time. Before COVID, most Americans dreamed of traveling the world. But even after lockdowns, Americans are beginning to realize their travel dreams CAN still happen after remote work became mainstream. Why pay for expensive rent and be stuck in one place when you can live rent-free and travel anywhere?

That’s why van life is booming right now. But is van life the best solution?

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably chosen van life. But I have found a far better (but massively underhyped) option: truck life, made possible with creative truck camping. Here are 4 solid reasons why you should choose it.

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Person sitting on front of off-road vehicle with rooftop tent near campfire at sunset in mountains.
Person sitting on front of off-road vehicle with rooftop tent near campfire at sunset in mountains.

The Ultimate Truck Camping Guide For 2020

COVID-19 isolated yet freed us at the same time. Before COVID, most Americans dreamed of traveling the world. But even after lockdowns, Americans are beginning to realize their travel dreams CAN still happen after remote work became mainstream. Why pay for expensive rent and be stuck in one place when you can live rent-free and travel anywhere?

That’s why van life is booming right now. But is van life the best solution?

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably chosen van life. But I have found a far better (but massively underhyped) option: truck life, made possible with creative truck camping. Here are 4 solid reasons why you should choose it.

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