Built out a full kitchen in the truck bed this winter. Induction cooktop off a 100Ah lithium bank, Engel fridge, aluminum drawer system. DM if you want the parts list.
Pro tip: the Pilot/Flying J app shows truck parking availability but also has a notes section where people mark which spots have good shade. Use it for van camping near highways.
Tapped 12 maples this morning. First syrup run of the year. There is nothing like making your own food — it changes your entire relationship with eating.
Crossed into British Columbia yesterday. The forest service roads up here are incredible — firm, well marked, and basically empty. Camped at a lake with no name on the map.
Anchored in Drake's Bay for the week. Wind swell is down and the harbor seals are everywhere. Provisioned in Bodega Bay — the farmer's market there is unreal.
First egg from our new flock today. 18 months of work and it finally feels real. If you are thinking about keeping chickens on a rural property — just do it.
Found a free BLM spot just outside Kanab with a view you would not believe. Stayed 3 nights, zero cell but solid Starlink. Highly recommend.