Preparedness Archives

Midland MicroMobile GRMS Radios Provide an Eye-Popping 50 Watts of Power

October 24, 2025

Looking for a compact, portable General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radio with the power and range needed to communicate with others? Then you’ll want to take a look at Midland Radio’s MicroMobile lineup. This lineup [read more]

CompoCloset Introduces S1 Dry Flush Sealing Toilet With Urine-Diverting Tech

October 17, 2025

CompoCloset, a leader in portable composting and eco-friendly toilets, just launched the CompoCloset S1, a groundbreaking portable toilet that combines convenience, sustainability, and versatility. Designed to meet the needs of adventure-seekers, off-grid residents, and emergency [read more]

LifeStraw Launches New Escape Hand-Pressurized Water Purifier

August 15, 2025

LifeStraw, a leader in recreational water purification products, just released the LifeStraw Escape, a powerful new solution for portable, pressurized water purification. Designed for emergency preparedness, off-grid living, basecamps, and group adventures, the LifeStraw Escape [read more]

Why the Truck Camper is the Best Bug-Out RV on the Planet

February 10, 2025

We didn’t think it would ever happen to us, but it did. After a six-week vacation last summer we came home to something for which we never had planned—a flood in our home. An RO [read more]

Best Potable Water Sources for RV Boondocking

September 16, 2024

If you enjoy spectacular views, peaceful tranquility, and clean mountain air while you camp, there’s nothing quite like boondocking in your RV. Compared to an RV park or campground, boondocking is light years better. Yet, [read more]

CarGenerator Can Transform Your Truck Camper Adventures

March 22, 2024

Looking for a way to power your truck camper adventures without the need for a traditional gasoline generator? CarGenerator is offering several models to power your truck camper needs, including 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 3,000 [read more]

Guzzle H2O Stream Purifies and Pumps Water From Lakes, Streams

October 14, 2022

In an effort to provide our readers with reviews of the latest products related to truck camping, Truck Camper Adventure is evaluating the Guzzle H2O Stream, a portable, all-in-one system that pumps, filters, and purifies [read more]

Review of the Jackery Explorer 1000 Solar Generator

May 5, 2022

There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to the gasoline generator, recreational vehicle owners either love it or hate it. Yes, everyone loves the power that the traditional generator provides, yet nearly everyone loathes [read more]

Building a Portable DIY RV Water Filtration System

August 16, 2021

Ever been stressed about running out of water? Have you ever driven out of your way, leaving a pristine boondocking spot, just because your fresh water holding tank was low? Have you ever stayed in [read more]

Truck Camper Owner Survives 300-Ft Mountain Rollover and Fall

July 13, 2020

Fifty-two-year-old Marine veteran Sean Silvera was stoked when he completed work on his truck camper build in January. He purchased the best suspension upgrades for his Ram 2500 that money could buy, installed an imported [read more]

Truck Camper Rollover Accident Provides Valuable Lessons

May 4, 2020

It’s not everyday that one suffers a truck camper rollover on an outing, but this is exactly what happened to John and Kara Beh on a recent trip to Sedona, Arizona. Fortunately, the couple suffered [read more]

Coronavirus and Truck Camper Life: A Few Thoughts

March 16, 2020

We live in crazy times. With 68 deaths and confirmed cases in 47 states, most of us here in the United States have been affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in one way or [read more]

Top Gear of the 2019 Overland Expo West

June 7, 2019

The Overland Expo is the most unique event for DIY adventure travel enthusiasts in the world and one of Truck Camper Adventure’s favorites. While the countless vehicle builds and classes deservedly take center stage, the [read more]

Review of the Wrappon Green Tear and Seal Toilet

March 4, 2019

Having a way to “do” your business conveniently is a must for anyone who enjoys truck camping. Indeed, truck camper manufacturers have gone out of their way to design campers with adequate bathroom facilities without [read more]

Back to School With Off-Road Instructor Bob Wohlers

February 11, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Four Wheel Camper owner and off-road instructor extraordinaire, Bob Wohlers. Anyone connected to Four Wheel Campers knows Bob. He’s a published author, conducts several backcountry [read more]

Review of the Atlas-46 Yorktown Tool Roll

December 3, 2018

The one emergency nearly all of us will face at one time or another is a roadside vehicle breakdown or mishap. Unfortunately, many truck camper owners are woefully unprepared for such emergencies and have only [read more]

Get Outfitted: Overland Essentials for Truck Camper Rigs

April 23, 2018

Few things are more satisfying than embarking on a trip where the journey is the primary goal. Sure, reaching that special destination can be enjoyable in its own right, but the journey for many truck [read more]

Review of the VIAIR 450P Portable Air Compressor

July 4, 2016

Airing down our tires when we go off-road is a truck camper ritual that happens more often than not. The improvement that it makes to ride quality and performance is so significant, it’s silly not [read more]

Review of Off-Road Power Gear’s Permanent Match

January 7, 2016

Next to water, shelter, and food, the need for fire is vital in a survival situation. Not only can it cook your food and sanitize your drinking water, but it can also keep you warm [read more]

Going on a Hike? Be Prepared!

August 21, 2015

One of the benefits of getting away in your truck camper is going on some terrific hikes and exploring areas that your truck camper can’t even get to. Hiking, however, can also be fraught with [read more]

Building a Great Truck Camper Navigation and Reference Library

July 31, 2015

There’s no doubt about it. If you have a desire to explore previously unknown areas in your rig, good navigation aids are a must. These include navigating by the sun during the day and the [read more]

Building Your Own Maxpedition FR-1 First Aid Kit

August 4, 2014

On a recent outing near my home, I unknowingly rested my feet near a nest of fire ants and got stung several times on my left foot. Unfortunately, these nasty little buggers are pretty common [read more]

Making Your Own Jeep Survival Kit

August 11, 2013

In August 2012, the Discovery Channel debuted a reality survival TV show titled One Car Too Far. The five-part series featured former British special forces operative Gary Humphrey, self-proclaimed gear-head Bill Wu, and a 2002 [read more]

Making Your Own Survival Tin

April 18, 2013

Have you ever wondered what to do with all those neat, little Altoid candy tins that you have lying around your house? One the more popular options is to create a miniature survival kit using [read more]

Review of the Maxpedition Remora Gearslinger

March 22, 2013

Small backpacks and mini-packs seem to be all the rage right now. It seems like Preppers everywhere are buying them as an Every Day Carry (EDC) bag including men like me who seldom ventured in [read more]

Brian Brawdy Appears on Doomsday Preppers

February 8, 2013

Truck Camper enthusiast and Prepper Brian Brawdy appeared on this week’s episode of Doomsday Preppers on the National Geographic Channel. If you’re neither familiar with Brian nor his rig, you’ve got to see this episode. [read more]

Sandy: Another Reminder on the Importance of Being Prepared

November 2, 2012

The stories coming from the Northeast are heartbreaking. The enormous storm damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in New York City and New Jersey provide a stark reminder that being prepared for emergencies isn’t just a [read more]

Building Your Own Emergency Roadside Kit

October 21, 2012

The one emergency nearly all of us will face at one time or another is a roadside vehicle breakdown or mishap. Most drivers, however, are woefully unprepared for such emergencies and have only a vehicle [read more]

Top 10 Items For Every Bug Out Bag

September 23, 2012

Without a doubt, the Bug Out Bag is one of the most important items on your emergency preparedness checklist. Indeed, a well-stocked Bug Out Bag can mean the difference between life and death during a [read more]

Review of the Berkefeld-Doulton SS Gravity-Fed Water Filtration Unit

September 12, 2012

When it comes to survival, it’s important to know the Rule of Threes—you can live three weeks without food, but you can only live three days without water. We keep an emergency supply of food, [read more]

Review of the Eberlestock F3M Halftrack

September 12, 2012

The heart and soul of a good bug out bag is the backpack. Being able to carry all the items in your bag efficiently in a bug out scenario is vitally important. Some preppers go [read more]

RV Rainwater Collection System

March 22, 2012

When it comes to survival, it’s important to know the Rule of Three’s–you can live three weeks without food, but you can only live three days without water. My solar-powered Wolf Creek truck camper plays [read more]

Review of Sun Oven International’s Solar Oven

February 23, 2012

Whether you’re a rabid camping enthusiast or avid prepper, the solar oven is a great, low-cost addition for meal preparation and water sanitation. The appliance is lightweight, compact, can be safely used year round–including in [read more]

LDS Canneries and Food Storage

January 16, 2012

It’s pretty evident from watching the news that far too many Americans rely on the government when a crisis or a natural disaster occurs. If the Hurricane Katrina disaster of 2005 taught us anything, is [read more]

Top 3 Bug Out RVs

November 14, 2011

It’s evident from watching the news, that far too many Americans rely on the government when disasters occur. Recent hurricanes, forest fires, and floods provide stark evidence of this fact. If you think the government [read more]