Person sitting on hood of truck with pickup tent next to a fire
Person sitting on hood of truck with pickup tent next to a fire

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.

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Mlango wa Zoe
Editor at Backpacker

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Hiker

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker