Featured Partners & Reliable Van Life Tools I Trust

Every resource on this page is something I use, recommend, or have personally vetted for life on the road.

🌿 Why I Share These

I don't share tools because they pay me to — I share them because van life is hard enough without wasting money on things that don't work. Some of these are affiliate partnerships, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. That never influences whether something makes this list. Function Over Fashion applies here too: if it doesn't hold up on the road, it doesn't belong on this page.

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    Action Tour Guide

    self-guided driving & walking tours

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    gear and tools I personally use

  • Logo with the text 'Boondockers Welcome' on a green RV shape, and 'Be My Guest RV Parking' on a banner below.

    Boondocker's Welcome

    RV/van parking network (get 30% off with code VLS30 )

  • EcoFlow logo showing stylized "EF" above "ECOFLOW" text.

    EcoFlow

    portable power stations and battery systems

  • GuideAlong logo with text "formerly known as GyPSy Guide"

    GuideAlong

    location-based audio tour app

  • Logo of Harvest Hosts featuring a stylized RV with a sun and field design, and the text 'HARVEST HOSTS' in green.

    Harvest Hosts

    unique overnight stays (get 30% off with code VLS30)

  • Road ID logo with a diamond-shaped icon containing mountain and water design

    Road iD

    safety gear, ID bracelets (get 20% off)

  • Logo design featuring a geometric symbol on the left, followed by the text 'ROADLOFT' in bold, black typography against a white background.

    RoadLoft

    modular conversion kits (use coupon code RLVLS for a FREE cozy kit)

    Conversion kits for Minivans, SUVs, Pickups, and Promaster.

  • Roadtrippers logo with stylized text

    Roadtrippers – Trip Planner

    trip planning tool (discount code: GYPSYWANDER5)

  • Green "Rover" logo with a paw print on a white background.

    Rover

    pet care & dog-friendly stops

    Get a $20 credit to try Rover.

  • Sniffspot logo with dog face illustration and green text

    SniffSpot

    Rent safe and private dog parks hosted by locals.

    Get $5 to Try SniffSpot!

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    UGC Accelerator

    Learn UGC (User Generated Content) with Maddy. Coupon Code: Catina for a 15% discount