Staying connected off-grid with satellite messaging, whether through the Garmin Mini or your smartphone’s satellite capabilities. We compare both options to help you decide which one fits your needs. For short trips, a smartphone’s satellite messaging might be all you need, but for longer adventures, a dedicated Garmin device offers advantages in tracking, navigation, and battery life. We’ll break down hardware and subscription costs, ease of use, emergency features, and real-world scenarios where each device excels. Plus, we’ll share our experience using both and what we’ve ultimately chosen for our own adventures whether it's backpacking or heading out in our Winnebago Revel adventure van.
We head to the coast in our adventure van to test the 2QT Stansport Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Designed for outdoor cooking, whether in a van, car camping, or over an open fire, this dutch oven features legs and a rimmed lid for use with briquettes or on a campfire. We put it to the test by baking bread and making "chicken" and dumplings with soy curls, all cooked with charcoal briquettes. We share the cooking results and how this dutch oven fits into our Winnebago Revel setup and how it might be a good fit for you as well.
After one year, 7,000+ miles, and over 62 nights in our Winnebago Revel 4x4, we’re sharing what we’ve learned. From the biggest pros and cons to tips we wish we knew before buying, this video covers our real world experience. If you're considering a Revel or just curious about van life, this breakdown will help you decide if it’s the right fit.
