The remaining 2026 van life gatherings, the 2027 calendar so far, and an honest status check on the well-known events currently in limbo.
Van Life
VanWild Colorado: An All-Inclusive Van Gathering in Montrose
Four nights, all meals, and a guided adventure every day for $700. VanWild returns to Montrose, Colorado September 17-20, 2026 with a format unlike a typical van festival.
Adventure Van Expo: Three Stops Left on the 2026 Tour
Bozeman, Enumclaw, and Palisades Tahoe close out the 2026 Adventure Van Expo tour. Here are the dates, hours, and the camping detail that catches people out.
Building a Camper Van With Zero Experience: A Stealthy DIY Sprinter
VanLifeNate took a low-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and — with zero prior experience — turned it into a stealthy, wood-lined full-time camper. Watch the start-to-finish timelapse.
9 Van Conversions Built for the Open Road
There’s nothing quite like the freedom of hitting the open road with everything you need tucked into a van or bus. This July, we’re celebrating that spirit of independence with 9 incredible van conversions that prove life on wheels can be beautiful, functional, and totally unique. From a Victorian-styled ProMaster to a pink recording studio [...]
How to Power Your Van or Tiny House Off-Grid: The Renogy Solar Setup That Takes the Guesswork Out of It
Power is the scariest part of any van or tiny house build. Renogy’s matched off-grid solar kit takes the guesswork out of it.
Nanuq: An Off-Grid Sprinter Van Built for Two Alaska Dentists
Tour Nanuq, a Yama Vans Logan01N build on a 170″ AWD Sprinter: 11.8 kWh of lithium power, hydronic heat, a pop-up wetroom, and 2+ weeks off-grid for two Alaska dentists.
