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#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 325

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BY Christopher Gardner—BioLite Energy has made a headlamp that offers almost all of the advantages one would want in a headlamp, while also doing good for the world. Let’s look in turn at the lamp as wearable tech, then as a valuable part of your toolbox, exercise routine, and camping gear.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: Using the BioLite BaseCharge 1500 Solar Generator

BY Marco Kathuria—The BioLite BaseCharge 1500 is a portable power station that can be used to charge a variety of devices, including laptops, phones, and cameras. It has a capacity of 1521 watt-hours and can be charged using a variety of methods, including solar panels, a wall outlet, or a car outlet.

#PRODUCT/LAUNCH: “World’s Lightest 4×4” Helps Individuals with Mobility Issues Get Back to the Great Outdoors

Picture: "World's lightest 4x4" gets disabled folk back to the great outdoors

BY Loz Blain—North Carolina company Outrider USA has launched what it claims is the lightest production 4×4 ever. The new Coyote is an all-electric, single-seat off-road vehicle designed to put outdoor adventures back on the menu for people with reduced mobility.

#RVLIFE/MICROCAMPER: Adorable Hijet Micro-Campervan Opens into Warm, Fragrant Log Cabin

BY C.C. Weiss—Quite different from the average camper van, even among the quirky camping cars of Japan, the Quokka camper from car dealership Mishima Daihatsu is a basic white delivery micro-van outside, a transformable log cabin inside.

#RVLIFE/CAMPERVAN: Volkswagen’s ‘Mobile Home in a Box’ Is a Modular Camping Solution for Avid Travelers

BY Sergiu Tudose—Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have unveiled a range of mini-mobile camping units, which include a kitchen area, bed, water supply and sufficient storage space for most avid travelers. The so-called ‘mobile home in a box’ can fit into existing luggage compartments and can be deployed literally in seconds, both the kitchen and the bed. The latter unfolds in a single movement.

#CAMPERLIFE/CONCEPT: Mitsubishi Shows Off Electric Micro-Camper and Delica Overlander

BY C.C. Weiss—Van life and pursuit of leisure are shaping up to be major themes at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Nissan rolled these themes into a pair of Caravan concepts it has already previewed, and now Mitsubishi shows its own take on the concepts.

#EBIKE/URBAN: Royal Dutch Gazelle & Bosch Team Up To Create the $4K Ultimate Trekking E-Bike

BY Cristian Curmei—So many new e-bike manufacturers promise the next machine to efficiently take you around town. But, what happens when a company that’s been around since 1892 takes on the e-bike trend?

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: TemPaint, TEMPAPER, and Oxdigi Peel & Stick

BY Marco Kathuria—TemPaint, TEMPAPER (matte finish) and Oxidigi (glossy finish) are removable peel-and-stick alternatives to traditional paint that we’ve used in our 1973 GMC Motorhome since 2017. I’ve experimented with different color combinations, as the interior upgrades have progressed over the years, and have settled on the current color scheme for now.

#ELECTRIC/BRANDUPDATE: Canoo Plans EV Production in 2022 in Arkansas, dropping Netherlands Plan

BY Stephen Edelstein (with additional reporting by Marco Kathuria)—EV startup Canoo has ceased contract manufacturing discussions with the Netherlands’ VDL Nedcar, opting instead to build EVs at its own United States facilities starting in 2022.

#ELECTRIC/TRUCK: Rivian’s Electric Pickup Truck has a Slide-Out Camp Kitchen

BY Mark Vaughn—Rivian had a number of R1T electric pickups parked on the tarmac of a private airport in the SoCal foothills, with demos set up of everything from charging the truck’s 135-kWh battery to cooking popcorn on the $5000 optional slide-out “Camp Kitchen.”

#SMALLRIG/COUPON: Up to 50% off Photography & Video Accessories

#BOONDOCKING/OPTIONS: RV’ers Reap What’s Been Sown This Season

BY RV Industry Association Staff—September and October were banner months for RV travel to farms, wineries, breweries, and distilleries, according to Harvest Hosts Director of Partnerships and Host Relations, Molly Edgington.

#BRAND/FOCUS: The MoonShade Portable Vehicle Awning is Perfect for Overlanding

BY Marco Kathuria—MoonShade™ by Moon is a simple portable vehicle awning that makes getting and staying outdoors more practical. It’s especially useful in desert environments or when an unexpected downpour hits your campsite.

#BLACKFRIDAY/WEEK: Up to 10% off select CAMCO RV Parts and Accessories

My Motorhome Life is running a special CAMCO Amazon.com Black Friday promotion for our followers and website users between November 22nd and December 2nd, 2021. Click through to explore these great deals before they disappear!

(Not all products are discounted for the entire period of the promotion. Subject to availability.)

#GENERATOR/SOLAR: Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station

The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the most powerful portable power stations. With a 1002Wh capacity, it can supply 1000W of power (2000W surge power) using multiple output ports. Thus, it meets the power supply needs of most higher-power electrical appliances.

ADVERTISEMENT: The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the most powerful portable power stations. With a 1002Wh capacity, it can supply 1000W of power (2000W surge power) using multiple output ports. Thus, it meets the power supply needs of most higher-power electrical appliances.

#BOONDOCKING/HOWTO: 8 Tips for Boondocking with Families

BY Sam Leash—With some tips and tricks and a bit of practice, anyone can prepare to boondock, even with a group of people or with children. Follow along as we discuss all the best tips to help you prepare for your next boondocking trip.