Travelling big on a tiny budget
One of my greatest challenges as a solo traveler is keeping in touch with folks back home. Whether I'm traveling overseas, or in my own state's national park, making a call isn't always easy. Cell phone networks don't like to share, and none of them have complete coverage in the US, so if you need … Continue reading Call from the mountain, chat from the desert!
A few folks out there might think this post is pointless. They live and die by the wet wipe and the sponge bath. Or perhaps they're into not worrying about smelling because they're out in the wild, feeling like Tarzan. Well that's cool if that's your thing. You Tarzan, me Jane. But this Jane has … Continue reading Keeping Clean in the Tiny Prius
Camping and living out of the Prius is an art. It's an endless game of Tetris, where you look for the biggest block that will fit in the smallest empty space. Fortunately for me, I used to know a lot of backpackers that taught me the two key rules of the game: 1) Smaller is … Continue reading Tiny Campgear for the Tiny Prius
First a confession, the Prius really isn't tiny! LOL Yes, it's smaller than an RV, any RV, but that doesn't mean you have to be cramped. The back seats in a Prius fold completely flat, and there is more than six feet from the front seats to the hatch, so unless you're a basketball player, … Continue reading Sleep Like a King in a Tiny Prius
Due to the beauty of the hybrid engine, driving a Prius means you're never really "off the grid", you simply take it with you wherever you go. Here are some essentials that will let you travel near or far, and let you feel like you're still at home! 1) High wattage inverter connected directly to … Continue reading Practical Gear for Tiny Prius Trekking
Ever since I started crossing the country in my Prius, I've wished I could have the luxuries of home on the road. Luxuries like a cup of tea, or a hot meal in minutes. Yes, you can buy tea at Starbucks or microwaveable meals at the grocery store, but the tea might not be your … Continue reading Big Power for the Tiny Prius
Sometimes ideas are ahead of their time, like Da Vinci's flying machines during the Renaissance, or Tucker's seatbelts in the 1950s.https://youtu.be/3cy3gKwirLkSo it was at the beginning of this decade, with the Swiss Room Box. The concept was simple: make a small, modular unit that is multi-purpose. The design was close to flawless in simplicity and … Continue reading The Tiny Prius kitchen that never was
The technology in the Prius is amazing, and it can do so much, but sometimes you want a little power when your car isn't running. Sure there are a bunch of battery packs out there, but if you're a geek, it's fun to make your own. First, I need to tell you that you won't … Continue reading Tiny Solar for the Tiny Prius
Have you ever dreamed of being Queen Victoria at the Crystal Palace, comfortably enjoying nature while not actually being exposed to the elements? With these crazy bubble tents, you can! Crystal Palace, London You can connect them to your house, piping heat or cold air, depending on the season. You can dance in the rain, … Continue reading A Crystal Palace for … Anywhere
You don't need a lot of gear when you travel, especially things like tables and chairs. If you're actually living out of a Prius you might want to buy a small, lightweight camp kitchen, but for camping or travel you can get by without it. But if you plan to do a lot of walking … Continue reading Tiny chairs for the tiny Prius
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