Vanlife Diaries 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for some great gifts for Vanlife to ask for yourself or if you’re looking for gifts for someone you love who lives on the road we’ve put together a list of our favorite necessities, luxuries that make the little things better, and products from our community.
PEDAL Electric E-Bikes
Pedal Electric makes some really cool e-bikes that will charge off of your solar setup. These bikes could fit in the garage area under your bed or sit on a hitch behind your van. They’re perfect for quick runs into town, venturing down new roads, or any time you want to leave the van behind and go for an adventure.
PEDAL Electric was founded under a mission to launch an electric motorbike brand to support the Post Petrol Age! They strive to help reduce consumers carbon footprint by providing an alternative to live the life you love. They have a solid range of 28-70 miles depending on speed and load.
JuneShine Hard Kombucha
Our go to refreshment! JuneShine was started by a team of adventurers, artists, and creatives who share a passion and want to leave a positive impact on the environment. They fell in love with the refreshingly smooth taste of jun kombucha and have made it their mission to brew the highest-quality, healthiest jun kombucha there is.
Kelty Low Loveseat
This is the camp chair to end all camp chairs. We’ve sat in nearly all of them and this one is second to none. Whether it’s dogs or guests everyone is going to want to sit on this camp couch so it’s a good thing there’s room for two!
Vanlife Diaries Book
The perfect gift to inspire meeting people on the road or building your first van out. This book was written by founding members of the Vanlife Diaries team. Proceeds benefit this community and events we plan on having once covid is over!
Gili Gear
Linger longer! These Gili mats and bags are designed and made by a raft guide vanlifer and are meant to increase your livable space without impacting your storage. One of our favorite accessories gives a good spot to hang outside and prevents dirt from making its way in your rig!
Jack Wolfskin
Jack wolfskin is creating some rad pieces that are perfect for vanlifers. The high cloud jacket is a great option for staying cozy inside the van for movie night or taking the dogs out for a walk and the JWP down Jacket is perfect for hanging by the fire on a chilly night or belaying at your favorite crag!
Vanlife Diaries Gear! The tour logo hoodies and t-shirt and retro shirt are a great addition to your minimal closet! This gear is comfy and a great conversation starter. If you get the gear make sure to tag yourself with #vanlifediaries on instagram so we can see the gear out there and repost to our community page!
‘Denali’ By Ben Moon
Long time vanlifer, photographer, and dog lover Ben Moon wrote a book that resonates with most any one. Surfers, Climbers, Photographers, Dog Owners, anyone who’s been affected by cancer, and anyone living in a van will find something they love in this book. The bookstore we linked to purchase this from is Tattered Cover - a local bookstore in Denver that has been a long standing brick and mortar that has always provided a cozy haven to the local reader and a kind atmosphere for people who are homeless alike - a worthy bookstore to order your books from!
Ira Wolf Hand Crafted
Ira Wolf’s Hand Crafted
Vanlife’s favorite musician Ira Wolf recently started making these rad textile pieces that inspire by national park travels, time on the road, and simplicity. She’s got pieces that are perfect for your vans wall that will fit perfectly in any home too. She even does custom commissions!
Million Mile Sprinter
Get the gift of peace of mind! Joel at Million Mile Sprinter offers his experience as the leading expert in T1N (2002-2006) Sprinters in the US but also has your 2007-2018 sprinters covered too. Best of all, Million mile sprinter has an entire shop of the best parts and our favorite - a kit of all the spare parts most likely to strand you while you’re on the road. Joel also offers calls to help troubleshoot issues that will save you thousands from mechanics doing something wrong or trouble shooting themselves as Joel can often point you in the right direction and get you the right part.
Divine on the roast
Another Vanlifer creating business from the road. Sydney from @divineontheroad has two roasts of coffee inspired by here two best friends Ella and Pearl (four legs, furry, super cute) and encourages you to grab your favorite mug, brew some coffee, and go for a walk to start every morning. She even has her favorite setups to brew hot and cold!
Wild-Writes Journals
Wild-Writes is a simple travel journal made by Vanlifer and Vanlife Diaries team member Travis Wild. The journals are made to encourage people to use writing as a way to write as therapy whether it’s processing each day, an outlet for those who can’t afford therapy, or a way to bridge the gap between sessions, Wild-Writes journals focus on the concepts of logothereapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and concepts many writers use to process and puts it into easy to understand writing prompts everyone can utilize.
SideTrak Portable Laptop Monitor
For many photographers, videographers, designers, and mobile workers on the road this could be the perfect gift. Double the screen place on your laptop with this simple space efficient design!