Gear We Love

This is the gear we actually use on the road in Morrison. Every link below is an Amazon affiliate link — it costs you nothing extra, and it helps keep the van rolling.

RAYMYLO Insulated Water Bottle 40 oz

Vacuum insulation keeps water ice-cold for 48 hours. The paracord handle and straw lid make it the bottle that lives in Morrison's cupholder.

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Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station

293Wh of portable power for laptops, cameras, and small appliances — no idling the engine to charge up.

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YETI Roadie 24 2.0 Hard Cooler

Slim enough to ride behind the van seat, and tough enough for life on the road.

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Coleman Camping Chair with Built-in Cooler

The classic campsite chair — affordable, tough, holds 325 lbs, folds flat for van storage, and the armrest cooler keeps a cold one close.

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Coleman Triton 2-Burner Camp Stove

22,000 BTUs across two adjustable burners with wind guards. Real cooking at the campsite, not just reheating.

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Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter

A 3-ounce water filter that goes on every hike. Cheap insurance when the trail gets long.

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VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor

Air down for dirt roads to remote trailheads, air back up after. Clips straight to the van battery, 120 PSI.

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WATERFLY 20L Packable Daypack

Folds down to nothing in the van, opens up to a full 20L daypack for national park trails. Our go-to for travel days.

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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp

Rechargeable 400-lumen beam for setting up camp after dark and early-morning trail starts.

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Rumpl Puffy Camp Blanket

Packs down tiny, adds serious warmth on chilly desert nights. Lives on the van bed.

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Occer 12x25 Compact Binoculars

Small enough for the van door pocket, strong enough to spot wildlife from the driver's seat. A must for drive-through parks like Bearizona.

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