6 Necessities & 6 luxuries you should take car camping... and why

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

In this video I list 6 necessities and 6 "must have" luxury camp/vanlife items I think everyone should have for car camping if they can! Which "need" do you consider most important? Which "luxury" would you hate to go without? ==== My 3rd row bench no build bed conversion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrWi4NsmZl6r9ksi=dTgkTuPNvS-NGk4r My simplest car camping setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWmamICsrMmZpq8si=yZr2k35gBDlJZ1kh My 2 person car camping setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaq1aIl7pbOCmpYsi=WrfWXeM6HWa5nxHj My cot setup van tour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZythnVohK14e8Usi=jSmqTjHOa2SfzNIY My alternate setup van tour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYqaZ3p4i7J0fassi=9F2Oq87Di07KBFD6 Window coverings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIq9Z36bgNSmaMksi=fz9sD_YJl0evqQJp Toilet needs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boumYYluYpikqsksi=VTMc2JQWGj1Qz_at Top 5 low wattage electric appliances: kzbin.info/www/bejne/horEc5qBgr6dm68si=-3UGdR73mTfEvehw ≈≈≈≈ Items featured in video: **As an Amazon Associate, I do earn a small commission for any qualifying purchases made using the links below, but this is at no additional cost to you, and I only recommend the items I personally use and love. Using these links is a great way to support my channel and ensure that I can continue to deliver quality future content, so thank you in advance for your support - I truly appreciate it! Product Links for Indoor & Outdoor Setup/Items Used: Jackery 240 Power Station: amzn.to/3wIiHgX Jackery 1000 Power Station: amzn.to/3lzmMyP BougeRV pink fridge: amzn.to/4eLbmC1 Luci Light inflatable solar lantern: amzn.to/3YXvJ6U Koonie 8" blades rechargeable USB fan with clamp: amzn.to/3lHxBCl Hot Logic Mini: amzn.to/3YD1YbV Dash Mini Maker Electric Griddle: amzn.to/413y6qF low wattage (300W) BalBali electric kettle: amzn.to/3YD96EV Aeropress coffee maker: amzn.to/3lLFKG5 handheld battery powered milk frother: amzn.to/3kat7DV mesh window screens: amzn.to/3GiXSxe magnetic window curtains: amzn.to/3G8TqAW USB LED light bulb: amzn.to/3yVudZc magic mesh screen doors: amzn.to/41OXq3x mosquito netting: amzn.to/44aPhrU Luci solar string lights: amzn.to/46mPF6X chargeable hang led color change light amzn.to/41a5IUm

[@KaiExploresLife]

I definitely recognize the pretty fall leaves lights. 😊 The window screens are definitely my favorite. I will need to get rain guards

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Yes, the rain guards definitely help!! I like that if I'm ever stealth camping I can still crack all the windows a little without it showing!

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I'm a little sad I didn't decorate Terra for fall this year. Hopefully I will be up for something festive and more car camping again by the holidays!

[@KaiExploresLife]

@@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures I hope that for you! 🫶🏽😊🍁🍂

[@missroxanne7123]

Excellent video 👍👍

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you, I appreciate it!!

[@-miekeb-]

All good things!! Thank you and Greetings 👋

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

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[@WanderingWithWanda]

Hi Heather, you're looking as beautiful as ever. Great video! I miss van camping so much! I have to get my van up and running again.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you so much friend!! I miss it soooo much, too! I'm getting ready to do a restock, reorganization of everything though, so that hopefully I'll be ready to go once I can camp again (hopefully in the next month or so! 🤞🤞🤞)

[@RobertDickens2002]

Good to see you with smile back on your face I know you've had it rough. And also dont feel bad I'm 5 foot flat.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you!

[@deeplansandbudgets]

An OG here. I recognize all your items. Hmmmm, I often go without front covers when in the front windows as I use my screens. Perhaps the magnetic curtain would be great to add for more privacy

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

That's the one downside to the WeatherTech covers... they block the airflow too much!! Thank you!

[@charlottegunning1548]

Your headband makes you look like your hair is receding almost all the way to the crown!! Darker headband wont blend in w your head! Just saying! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS❤

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Lol, I noticed that when I was watching it back, darn it!!

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you!

[@juliehoot3916]

Thank you, Heather! 👍

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[@BonesAndButtons]

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[@kirstenstrobel4387]

All good things to have. And on the heels of the hurricanes very useful at home. We have an EcoFlow Delta and I even used that to heat food during the power outage. We have an 1100 watt microwave convection oven, and all I did was use it at 50% power to keep it from tripping the system. It took longer to heat, but it worked! But for camping I really need one of the smaller microwaves at 700 watts.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I definitely love the versatility of a portable power station!! (A low wattage microwave would be awesome!)

[@hazzyandbunbun]

Great video! I am wondering...what do you power your fridge with? Which power bank? TIA!

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you!! I use a Jackery Explorer 1000 (but their new V2 version charges faster & is a lifepo4 instead of a lithium ion, so I'd recommend that version over mine. Otherwise I'm really happy with mine still!

[@douglashoward5738]

Great choices. Thanks for sharing!

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thanks so much!

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

Hi Heather. I've never thought about using pillow covers as storage. Makes so much sense. I have some of the essentials you talked about. I'm not going to be able to car camp at all this year because I hurt my knee, and walking is more difficult for now. Always next year. Thank you for all the helpful information. Have a great day.

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I love lots of pillows anyways, so having them double as storage is a huge bonus!! 💕

[@ritacolombani714]

Hi Heather nice to see you, hope your doing well, thanks for sharing Take care 🙋‍♀️🇦🇺

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Thank you! 💕💕

[@susanmorgan647]

Thank you honey!

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