Vanlife
Road trips sleeping in a campervan, or converting a van of your own to travel in.
- To start
- $400
- Each month
- $200
- Time
- 5 hours a week
- Sessions
- 8 hours or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- Every session brings something you haven't tasted, heard or seen.
- It gets you outside.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want to spend very little to start
- You need it to cost little each month
- You only have short gaps in your day
What it feels like
VanlifeAverage nature & Outdoors hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Hire a campervan for a weekend and spend two nights at a quiet campsite or farm stop a few hours from home.
Questions
How much does vanlife cost to start?
About $400 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $200 a month once you are going.
How much time does vanlife take?
About 5 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 8 hours or more.
Where do people do vanlife?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is vanlife good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Hire a campervan for a weekend and spend two nights at a quiet campsite or farm stop a few hours from home.
Do I need other people for vanlife?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.