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Navigation & Tech

GPS, cameras, communication, and tech for van life

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Wilderness Navigation Compass Kit

Wilderness Navigation Compass Kit

GPS fails. Batteries die. Cell service vanishes exactly when you need it most in a remote canyon or dense forest. A quality orienteering compass paired with a paper topo map is the skill stack every van lifer and overlander should have befo

Epic Van Life Editorial Team May 6, 2026
Handheld Gps Navigator Overlanding Review

Handheld Gps Navigator Overlanding Review

Navigation in the backcountry isn't as simple as firing up Google Maps — cell signal disappears the moment you leave the highway, and relying on your phone for routing when you're 40 miles down a forest road is a gamble you don't want to ta

Epic Van Life Editorial Team May 6, 2026
Van Exterior LED Awning Lights Review

Van Exterior LED Awning Lights Review

Once you've sorted out your van's interior — insulation, electrical, sleeping platform — the exterior tends to become an afterthought. That's a mistake. Good exterior lighting transforms a van campsite from functional to genuinely comfortab

Epic Van Life Editorial Team May 6, 2026
Van Life Magnetic Phone Holder Dash

Van Life Magnetic Phone Holder Dash

Navigation is the lifeblood of van life. Whether you're hunting for a dispersed camping spot on a forest service road, routing around road closures, or simply finding the closest grocery store in an unfamiliar town, your phone needs to be v

Epic Van Life Editorial Team May 5, 2026
Quick Picks: Best LED Strip Lights for Van Life Interiors

Quick Picks: Best LED Strip Lights for Van Life Interiors

Lighting transforms a van interior from a utilitarian cargo space into a warm, livable home — and van life LED strip lights are the most versatile and power-efficient way to achieve it. Whether you want ambient warm lighting for evening rel

Epic Van Life Editorial Team May 5, 2026