10 VAN LIFE ESSENTIALS | Must-Have Packing List Items (Winnebago Revel) Applies to all Vans / RVs

Van life our top 10 essentials we bring in our tiny home. Traveling full time can be difficult but these top 10 must-haves make life so much easier while living in our 2021 Mercedes Sprinter Winnebago Revel Camper Van. These top ten minimalistic items are perfect for van life or RV life. Doesn't matter if you are camping in a Mercedes Sprinter, transit, converted van, class C, or class A RV these products will hopefully help you too!
No matter what van or RV you live in they all have one thing in common. Space is limited so every item you bring has to serve a purpose. Add these top 10 to your packing list in order to make your travels more enjoyable and easy!
00:00-Intro
00:24-#1 Portable Espresso
01:22-#2 Customized Bins
01:53-#3 Blackstone Grill
03:37-#4 Mini Vacuum
04:27-#5 Camp Chair
05:02-#6 Porta Pak
05:38-#7 Bike rack with swing arm
07:00-#8 Hooks/Velcro
07:24-#9 Privacy Curtains
08:39-#10 Kindle
Links For Products Used in Video
• Portable Espresso - amzn.to/2VrimAk
• Customized Clothing Bins - tidd.ly/3feK1vm
• -- Message Seller for Customization Length 12.25in, Width 10.5in, Height 7.5in
• -- Color: Black
• Griddle - amzn.to/2U0JA0g
• Griddle Cover -amzn.to/3i0RvTh
• Griddle Utensils - amzn.to/3i0SBhR
• Mini Vacuum - amzn.to/3AU257i
• Camping Chairs - www.rei.com/product/164385/re...
• Porta Pack - amzn.to/3k7gfMx
• Bike Rack - rockymounts.com/backstage/
• Bike Cover - amzn.to/3i0Vu2q
• Adhesive Hooks -amzn.to/3ASH1hv
• Velcro -amzn.to/3yKGITW
• Velcro Netting above bed - amzn.to/36w2YoF
• Privacy Curtain - amzn.to/3iiO7Uf
• Kindle - amzn.to/36twRpL
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We're Faris and Lisa
A couple from Metro Detroit, MI. We met in business school and started traveling immediately post graduation in 2016 while maintaining automotive marketing positions. We’ve traveled to over 35 different countries together and still can’t get enough!
In April 2021, we made the leap and quit our 9-5 jobs to follow our dreams of full time travel. We sold our house, donated all of our belongings and moved into our camper van, “Tina” or “Big T”. Subscribe to our KZbin channel and Newsletter to follow along on our adventure as we explore North America.
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[@TheRealBrandini]

Awesome guys. Thanks for sharing!

[@juliekisil8835]

Great solution for us coffee drinkers, number one essential for sure! Velcro is the best for just about everything. And gotta have that kindle for your downtime 😉

[@FarisandLisa]

😄 we use so much velcro! The kindle may be the number one for us.

[@grandpajim9779]

Great video. Good information.

[@mac22011964]

Stumbled across this….being new to motorhoming I found this useful. Naturals in front of the camera, good editing means it was punchy…not dragged out. Good stuff and have subscribed.

[@FarisandLisa]

Thanks Mac! Really appreciate the kind comment and feedback! Hope to see some future comments from you and welcome to the crew!

[@cbicnone2228]

keep going grl, were watching !

[@charlenewachlarz1901]

Love the video

[@ryangcareers]

Watched this over my lunch guys - nice stuff!

[@FarisandLisa]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ifly64s]

You guys are gonna kick Butt with your channel. Your funny and have great chemistry. Glad you like the Porta Paks. Also Van Treker channel uses bread scrapers to block the wind on the griddle. Watch part 2 of their W Virginia trip.

[@FarisandLisa]

Thank you! We picked some up right after you mentioned it and it has made the smell a lot better! Thank for help :)

[@binh_4thewin]

Hi! My boyfriend and I have been looking at the Revel and your videos are very helpful! Thanks for the great content :)

[@FarisandLisa]

We are so glad that we can be of help! It is a great Van. Let’s us know if you end up getting one! The community is great :)

[@cujarrett]

Thanks for the links 🙌

[@walexproductscompany3348]

Great list, especially #6! Definitely an essential item to Pak ;)

[@FarisandLisa]

We love your product so far! Easily and quick solution for our needs :)

[@samonjune]

Love it 🔥

[@FarisandLisa]

Thanks Samuel!

[@cbicnone2228]

Thanks!

[@Ruthie888]

Great hacks!

[@BAIGSON]

The way lisa looks at you faris ...its true love count yourself lucky bro.....

[@jodyherrick8657]

Love your video once again! Wondering if you replaced the existing REVEL kitchen faucet that makes a mess in the shallow sink! Wondering if it's even possible to replace! Thanks, Faris and Lisa!

[@FarisandLisa]

Hi Jody, We have not replaced and will most likely not. It can be annoying but we are just happy and fortunate to be on the road. There are a few companies that make pre made setups to swap out or we have seen people do their own DIY on it. Also, it is difficult on the road to make those bigger changes.

[@xstrx0wnx]

Great video!

[@FarisandLisa]

Thanks brother! You guys making podcasts for this upcoming football season. Would love to listen in.

[@benlloyd4562]

Wow

[@laspence8616]

Nice I'm taking notes Don't tell Nikki 😁

[@FarisandLisa]

Haha you guys need to get one of these! Tailgate at the soccer games!

[@laspence8616]

@@FarisandLisa you must have read my mind

[@amersabe]

Haaaaaaa

[@jasonchubb9127]

You forgot one major item:-) I might be biased but a good heavy-duty good smelling trash bag🤣🤣 sincerely Jason AKA Trashman from your hometown😁👍

[@FarisandLisa]

Haha true that is an essential item! Next time we are in town maybe we will have to do some shopping together! :)

[@jasonchubb9127]

@@FarisandLisa 🤣🤣👍 or maybe a beer as well

[@lingdatang669]

got th e learning to drive

[@cujarrett]

Appreciate the link so much. What size bins did you get?

[@FarisandLisa]

The dimensions are in the description right below the Etsy link :)

[@viktorb5280]

Great stuff! Can you provide link to the custom bins?

[@viktorb5280]

I think I found them on Etsy as you mentioned . What size(s) did you get….love the video’s….you guys are going to be big!

[@user-hg9zr5ib4i]

❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥👍

[@patbullard8309]

In your van when you open the bottom drawer can you see the ground

[@julietmulholland3534]

Hey guys ..this is great... how did you order those bins from Etsy as I'd love to get some for our new Revel? Thanks so much for doing these ...

[@FarisandLisa]

Hi Juliet! The link and the dimensions are in the description :) if you have anymore questions don’t hesitate

[@julietmulholland3534]

thanks so much .. can't believe I actually missed all your links ... thanks again

[@nestorfernandez9870]

Hi, do you have name or link to Etsy bins? I can't find them...thanks

[@kyfisher3662]

More like luxuries than essentials

[@FarisandLisa]

We agree! Next van will be a little different

[@instridewith_life]

That bike rack is almost $800! Not too expensive!?

[@cujarrett]

Could you please provide a link to the Etsy bins for the Revel for clothes? I don't want to order the wrong ones. Thanks! Big fan!

[@kathleendenny6757]

Can you please paste the Etsy link it into a reply to this comment! I’ve searched recently and cannot find it anywhere I don’t see where you referenced in previous replies. Links are easy for viewers/subscribers to follow and so appreciated. I am two weeks from picking up my new van and loved your suggested list. I’d also be interested in getting your cab curtain link. I love the idea not to have to constantly put up window shade and the way curtain provides more than just privacy, would like more description about where you got the curtain and/or how you made it work! Please let me how you created such an easy system. Happy to have found your channel! Looking forward to your future uploads. Thanks for taking some time to answer my questions!

[@jodyherrick8657]

@@kathleendenny6757 Yes, the curtain link, too!

[@Hsia_Travels]

neat portable expresso pump, a bit too small for just coffee for me. I'm going to shop for a one like that for regular 16oz coffee... 😅 Wonder how many shots it needs to make 16oz Americano...

[@FarisandLisa]

Haha it pumps out about two shots depending on how much water you put in, but for americano just add some more hot water after pouring the shot and you are good to go! Gotta get crafty out here. An "Aeropress" will probably be the best for you. we also have one of those on board for our 16oz coffee :)

[@Hsia_Travels]

@@FarisandLisa Already have an Aeropress. I just ordered a self contained "French Press Tumbler" Sisitano 2in1 Travel French Press Coffee Maker, Portable 11.8 oz, of course, another junk to be used in my future Beyond 22C when ever it gets here.. 😫

[@FarisandLisa]

@@Hsia_Travels ohhh that will be nice I have seen those! What is holding it up. Microchip? Supply chain?

[@Hsia_Travels]

@@FarisandLisa Ford just started the transit van production. It was supposed to be delivered this month now pushed to October...😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@seanToronto777]

Thanks for sharing! By the way how to get the customized bin? What is the size? Thanks

[@FarisandLisa]

Working on getting the link for you. They are from Etsy.

[@seanToronto777]

@@FarisandLisa thank you very much！

[@jodyherrick8657]

@@FarisandLisa Hi Darlins' EVERYONE seems to want these felt bins with the handles! But I searched online ( Etsy and elsewhere and could not find them. And yes, exact dimensions would be awesome! :-)

[@jodyherrick8657]

Tried to find those felt bags with the handles but they were nowhere online. What are the measurements and do you ask ETSY to make them?

[@FarisandLisa]

Hi Jody, Everything should be in the description. Also, you can find it in the description of our latest van tour.

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

Out of curiosity, how much did you end up using the bikes? I’ve been watching your videos from your travels in Tina and haven’t seen you guys on the bikes very often. If you did it again, would you say the bike rack was worth it for you?

[@FarisandLisa]

Hi Justin, we did some awesome rides on our bikes and they came in handy when closer to cities, but we would not bring bikes if we were to do it again. We just didn't use them enough to make it worth it.

[@JustinMyersPhoto]

@@FarisandLisa awesome, thanks for the response! That’s what I’ve been thinking for myself, but nice to get insight from you, since you’ve already done it. Thanks again!

[@loraineboyce4573]

Can you share the link on the bins? The size dimensions thanks

[@FarisandLisa]

Hi Loraine, the link and dimensions are in the description of the video. :)

[@charlenewachlarz1901]

Hi

[@saja7366]

One day you'll join the real world

[@tastyj111]

What exactly do you mean by "the real world"?