Et nomadeliv for meg: Guide for nybegynnere

Yo-ho-ho, a nomad’s life for me… Sounds like a good plan for the new year, doesn’t it? Now that more and more companies give you the home office option, it’s so tempting to start dreaming of a home that can take you anywhere. It could be a month on the beach, a Kerouac-inspirert road trip, or, if you’re really adventurous, a new life off the grid. Whatever the case is, you’ll need to have a good plan for staying healthy and happy while living in your new home on wheels.

Små skritt

If you’ve never camped in a van before, start by renting one with some friends who have experience. Give it a week and see if it’s your cup of tea. Taking a spontaneous decision to buy an RV and hit the road straight away, might be very romantic, but it’s a big step and needs a good amount of planning and know-how. That’s why starting small and taking baby steps is key on the path to your nomad’s life.

Van Sweet Van

Bobiler og campingvogner er det mest komfortable alternativet for folk som liker den mer luksuriøse siden av camping, også kjent som glamping. De fleste av disse kjøretøyene kan kobles til strøm- og vannforsyning på campingplassen, samt til septiksystemet.

They have a lot of indoor space — a small bedroom, a living area, and if you’re lucky, a bathroom too. The campsites usually provide most of the necessary electric lines, clean water, and sewer hoses, but if you’re a newbie, always double-check and bring along anything that’s missing. On the downside, big camping vehicles are not so easy to drive around, so going under bridges and driving through narrow roads could be tricky.

Gjør det selv, men hvorfor?

Kanskje du er av den eventyrlystne typen, har litt erfaring med å ferdes i naturen og er villig til å ta det neste steget. I så fall kan et godt alternativ for deg være å bygge om SUV-en din til camping, eller kjøpe en brukt varebil og bygge den om fra bunnen av.

Den største fordelen er at du sparer penger på en dyr og avansert bobil, og at du kan innrede og dekorere ditt nye flyttbare hjem akkurat slik du vil ha det. Dessuten blir du mye mer mobil, tar opp mindre plass og er ikke avhengig av campingplasser og de funksjonene de tilbyr deg. Med en SUV får du for eksempel tilgang til mye villere områder enn med en bobil eller en tilhenger.

Reis lett

Living in the wild is about exploring your discomfort tolerance to see what items you can actually live without. If you’re spending some nights without water and an electric supply, the must-haves are a power station, a headlamp, a portable shower, a cooler for your food, and a gas hob with wind guards if you won’t have access to a fire pit. It’s good to have a couple of sporks (fork and a spoon in one), a multi-use pot for cooking, and some metal mugs as well.

Food & water

In terms of food, it’s a good idea to have a little more than you think you’ll need in case of a force majeure. Go for shelf-stable products such as pasta, rice, rolled oats, nuts, dried fruit, and canned goods. Avoid fresh meat and dairy, as they’re likely to go bad very fast. When selecting the camping spot, make sure you have access to water for domestic needs and don’t forget to bring a water filler.

Ut i naturen

Jo nærmere du er naturen, desto mer avhengig blir du av dens uforutsigbarhet. Det finnes et gammelt speiderordtak som du bør huske på når du starter ditt nomadiske livseventyr: "Vær alltid forberedt". Undersøk forholdene du skal ut i, og planlegg deretter. Sjekk værmeldingen på forhånd, men ta alltid med et ekstra lag med klær - været er som regel kaldere enn det ser ut til ute i det fri. Før du legger deg til å sove, sørg for at du har rask tilgang til et førstehjelpsskrin og en enhet som kobler deg til omverdenen i tilfelle en nødsituasjon.

Kunsten å sove under stjernene

Søvn er avgjørende for å komme seg etter opplevelsene, så sørg for at du har en sovepose og campingunderlag that can keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We believe that going into the wild shouldn’t be a reason to switch to toxic synthetics and artificial materials like nylon and polyester. To allow your nomad’s life to stay on the wild side, we’ve developed premium-quality, helt naturlige produkter.

A nomad’s life

Owning and maintaining a camping vehicle is a journey in itself, and life on the road has its own philosophy. It’s all about going back to basics and giving up everything that you don’t really need. It teaches you to be happy about the simple things, like looking at the night sky filled with stars, smelling the freshness of a wild pine forest in the morning, or spending a summer with your toes in the sand… But most of all, it gives you the gift of freedom and closeness to nature.

We wish you the best of luck on your nomad’s life adventures and will be here for you when you need to get utstyrt.

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