Out of the Van
Adventure Gear
Sleep systems, camp kitchen, power, water, recovery accessories — the gear that makes the van a home when we're 40 km up an FSR.
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Power
Recommended
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
1,024 Wh LFP power station with 500W solar input. Replaced our Jackery plan — [Chapter 12](/blog/ecoflow-delta-3-plus-upgrade).
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Recommended
Renogy 100W Solar Panel
Rigid monocrystalline panel. Run two in series on the roof rack.
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Kitchen
Recommended
Two-Burner Propane Stove
Cast-iron top, 1lb or 20lb propane. Cooks outside the van — always.
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Recommended
12V Fridge (Alpicool / Iceco / Dometic-class, 40–50L)
LFP-friendly compressor fridge — the single biggest quality-of-life upgrade in the van.
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Sleep
Recommended
Custom Bed Foam (74"×30", 4")
Fits the raised platform in [Camper Build 1.0](/blog/astro-camper-build-1-0).
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Recommended
Sleeping Bag — 3-Season Down
BC shoulder season nights get cold. Down + a wool base layer beats hauling a heavier bag.
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Awning
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270° Awning (mid-tier, ~CA$800–1,000)
See our [shortlist and decision framework](/blog/270-degree-awning-selection).
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Camp
Recommended
IronCloud Metalworks Passenger Swivel Seat
Turns the passenger seat into a lounge chair aimed at the galley. Best interior upgrade we've done.
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Folding Camp Table
Slides in behind the driver seat. Fits under the awning outside.
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Water
Recommended
Reliance Aqua-Tainer 26L
Two of these live in the passenger side galley. Cheap, tough, easy to refill.
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