Travelling big on a tiny budget
Most folks become car campers or vehicle dwellers by taking road trips first, and I'm no exception. Having lived and traveled all over the world, I'm always open to work opportunities anywhere in the country, which has resulted in five cross-country trips. Some were a mad dash, driving 10-14 hrs a day to make it … Continue reading Big Road Trip in the Tiny Prius
Life is full of things we take for granted, like fresh air, sunshine and a Starbucks on every corner when you live in San Francisco or Seattle. But if you're on the road or camping in the forest, that fresh cup of joe is a little more elusive. Those of us used to walking to … Continue reading Mugs, Kettles and Priuses, Oh My!
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
GenII Prius, amazing safety Years ago I had the unenviable privilege of being a human crash test dummy. And although most crash test cases are done at about 35mph, I was not so lucky. I was traveling on I-5 through Orange county when a young man in a Honda Acura decided it would be a … Continue reading Tiny Prius, Incredible Safety
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
There are many blogs and videos about people living in their Prius, but every time I watch one I get a feeling of dissonance. Cramped Prius Yes, you can cram a lot in a Prius, and I'm guilty of doing that on many occasions. And should misfortune ever fall upon you or me, I'd be … Continue reading The Minimalism of Tiny Prius Life
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
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