FIELD TESTED
How Life Gear Lab members camp, fish and live on the road
Real trips, real setups. See how Life Gear Lab members camp, fish and live on the road – and the exact gear that makes it work.
Featured Stories
A few of our favourite van life, camping and fishing stories from the Life Gear Lab community.
Solo Through the Highlands
Dawn on the Lake
Basecamp Essentials
Camping Solo: Trekking the Highlands was intense until I fired up my ultralight stove and switched on my magnetic LED lantern. These field-tested gadgets made setting up camp in the wind feel effortless, keeping me warm and my basecamp bright regardless of the weather.
Dawn Fishing: I hit the water early, rigged up with my red-light headlamp and tracked the morning bite using a portable fish finder. These smart tools took the guesswork out of the session, turning a quiet morning on the lake into a successful, effortless haul.
Van Life: Transforming my van into a field-ready basecamp relied on a portable power station and stackable storage crates. These gadgets streamlined my daily routine, making it easy to charge my devices and keep the small space perfectly organized for life on the road.
Rooftop Ready Layouts
Member Kits
The rooftop tent community is booming because these rigs offer beginners a simple, safe, and comfy entry into van life. These field-tested setups are perfect for those who want a reliable, elevated sleep system without a complex build.
Elevated Sleep: Quick-deploy rooftop tents and rugged awnings for any terrain.
Mobile Energy: Portable solar and battery kits to keep your rooftop rig powered.
Tailgate Dining: Clever cooking gear designed for life outside the vehicle.
Share Your Story
Tell us about your last trip and the gear that made it work. We’ll feature our favourite stories and setups on this page.