Where to Take a Roof Top Tent on Vancouver Island This Fall
The best remote camping spots are those found on Forest Service Roads, and Vancouver Island has an abundance of hidden gems just waiting to be explored. Here are a few of our favourite fall camping spots:
Why Camp on Vancouver Island This Fall?
Many people raise an eyebrow at the thought of camping in this cooler, and sometimes wetter, time of the year but trust me, those people don’t know what they are missing! Every year fall captures our hearts and wins the prize for the best camping season of the year, and here’s why!
Navigating the Backcountry 101
In reality getting slightly lost is one of my favorite ways to explore the backcountry, it has led to some amazing finds, but it is important to know how to reverse the getting lost phenomenon to prevent any disasters. Hopefully we can give you a few helpful hints with this post on how to navigate in the backcountry.
Explore Your Own Backyard: Camping on Vancouver Island
With international travel still looking unlikely it’s time to enjoy things closer to home, and boy are we lucky to have such an amazing backyard to explore this summer! Inspire yourself with some long weekend ideas for Vancouver Island. Remember: Be responsible. Check with the local tourism authority for the current situation – travel responsibly and do not put unnecessary stress on small communities.
Why Invest in an iKamper Roof Top Tent?
We are excited to announce that we will be stocking iKamper Roof Top Tents for the 2021 Season. This is a phenomenal brand, which features exceptionally high-quality tents. For families, the best-selling iKamper model is the Skycamp 2.0, which sleeps four and is a breeze to set up - literally, it takes 60 seconds!
Why We Love Goal Zero's Off-Grid Power Systems
All Goal Zero products can be paired with solar panels to allow fully off the grid power options during your backcountry and overland adventures. In the past, we relied on our vehicle battery and inverter system. Now, if you’re going to spend some time in one spot, you can easily set up your solar-fuelled power-bank system.
Why Choose a Roof Top Tent for your next Camping Adventure?
A roof top tent beats camping on the ground - hands-down! It offers space and convenience, quick and easy setup, provides off the ground protection and more!
Prepare Your Roof Top Tent For Camping This Season
We all have the best intentions, but it’s easy to forget to thoroughly clean and dry your tent when you pack it away for the winter. Here’s how to prepare for another fantastic camping season!