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Category: The Gear Room

Gear and equipment we use to simplify & improve nomadic life  and catalyze the fun!

More Storage:  the Vancillary Overhead Shelf

More Storage: the Vancillary Overhead Shelf

Posted on January 25, 2021August 23, 2021 by Jeremy

Nomad life in a van has its challenges. Storage and organization are a huge priority with limited space. Our latest point of evolution in the

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Posted in MtbNomads Van Build, The Gear RoomTagged gear, gear storage, limited space, organization, overhead shelf, storage, van build, vancillary shelf, vanlife

Useful stuff — Gear for your van-based adventure lifestyle.

Posted on March 9, 2020August 23, 2021 by Pam

After a decade of part-time and full-time van-based adventure travel, we’ve pulled together some of the gear that makes this lifestyle possible, easier, and improves

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Dog is my Co-Pilot

Dog is my Co-Pilot

Posted on November 28, 2019August 23, 2021 by Pam

From a dog’s perspective each and every day is ‘the best day ever’.  Seeing Kaylee bouncing around and yipping like a coyote when she hears

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Posted in Nomadic Life, The Gear RoomTagged adventure, dog, pets, travel, vanlife
AirShot 1.15 Liter Tubeless Tire Inflator Review

AirShot 1.15 Liter Tubeless Tire Inflator Review

Posted on June 12, 2019August 23, 2021 by Pam

As van based travelers, the considerations space, functionality and self sufficiency are super important.  Its just not feasible to bring along a full-on garage, but

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Posted in The Gear RoomTagged AirShot
Gear Review:  OneUp EDC Trail Tool

Gear Review: OneUp EDC Trail Tool

Posted on June 3, 2019August 23, 2021 by Jeremy

MtbNomads Gear Review of OneUp EDC Trail Tool stores in your steerer tube. You need this tool setup.

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Posted in The Gear RoomTagged EDC Multitool, gear review, mountainbike, oneup, trail mechanic, trail tool
Red Dirt!

Red Dirt!

Posted on January 31, 2018December 5, 2019 by Jeremy

New Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws have been amazing on the Darkstar Van.

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Form and Function

Form and Function

Posted on January 28, 2018February 1, 2019 by dpadmin

Vans have limited space. Multi-functional items take on an important role in #vanlife. The Aluminess Deluxe box can be ordered with a side or bottom

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Posted in The Gear RoomTagged camplife, darkstarvan, lifestyle, storageLeave a Comment on Form and Function

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