Car camping guides

How-to guides for sleeping, cooking, powering and planning life out of your car.

6 articles

15 Easy Car Camping Meals (and How to Plan Them)

Real food at camp without the faff. A simple meal-planning system plus 15 easy breakfasts, lunches and dinners you can cook on one or two burners.

DestinationsMay 30, 2026

The question that trips up every beginner: where can you actually sleep? Here's how to find legal, safe overnight spots — and stay welcome.

GearMay 25, 2026

Everything you need to start car camping confidently — from sleep setup and gear to where it's legal to park for the night.

VehicleMay 24, 2026

Everything that goes into a comfortable, capable electric camping rig — from the sleep platform to using your EV's battery as a power source.

SleepMay 15, 2026

The difference between a miserable night and a great one comes down to a few details most people miss. Here's how to actually sleep well in your car.

DestinationsMay 13, 2026

Charging, daily distance and where you'll sleep — get these three right and an EV road trip is genuinely relaxing.