Category: Camping Trip Tips

The Project M may be our most minimalist truck camper option, but that’s doesn’t mean you can’t deck it out and turn it into a beastly adventure rig! If planning to adventure hard and travel light, here are our top recommendations for this truck topper: Camp Stove  Some people say that a camping trip is only as good as the food, and we say we couldn’t agree more! The Project M is the perfect setup to relax at camp, cook on the tailgate, and take in the surrounding views. Depending on budget and space, there are numerous options to choose from when it comes to camp stoves, from collapsible backpacking stoves to two-burner setups.  Portable Power Station  Get prepped to Read More…

Wyoming is home to some of the most diverse and expansive natural areas in the country. From family-friendly campgrounds at the base of the Grand Tetons to rough and rugged adventures in the backcountry of the Big Horn mountains, there is no shortage of scenic campsites in Wyoming. When driving through and looking to elevate your camp experience, here are our top recommendations for scenic campsites Wyoming.  1. Colter Bay Campground  One can never go wrong when camping in Grand Teton National Park, but Colter Bay’s location and proximity to lakes, hiking trails, and wildlife puts it at the top of our list. Because it is located within the national park, it is essential to book as early as possible Read More…

There’s something special about a road trip. When you pack up the last of your belongings and head into the unknown, a rare sense of freedom and adventure appears at your fingertips. Some nights you will spend under the canvas of a million stars, while others may be a quick overnight stop in a convenient parking space. Either way, stories will be had, and memories will be made.  At Four Wheel Campers, we’re here not only to help get you equipped for the road but also to provide the tools to make your adventures as epic and stress-free as possible. Our experts have combined a list of the best apps to find campsites & overnight stays, whether boondocking in your Read More…

Dinner was over and the campfire was beginning. It was an old school evening. No propane or smartphone apps. Crackling flames, against a dark backdrop of Ponderosa soldiers, kept us warm on the outside. A peaty scotch whiskey would take care of the inside. Topo maps were spread out on a weathered burl table. Flakes of ash temporarily interrupted the contour lines. The topic was ‘Honey Holes’ – camping locations that checked all the boxes. A theme Grayson and I often gravitated towards during similar evenings. Without a prelude, Grayson simply said ‘Steens Mountain’ and handed me a book of the same name. We had lived in Sisters Oregon for 7 years. Although we explored and camped at many locations Read More…

Today’s review of the Four Wheel Campers Hawk pop-up camper is very, very different in a lot of ways. The biggest change in this is that I got to spend ten days in the camper touring some wonderful spots on the West Coast. Life experience I often do these reviews from the standpoint of either seeing the rigs in person or seeing a well-done video of them. (Thank you, Josh Winters!) But this one was done having borrowed the camper and spending almost two weeks out on the road with it. It certainly gave me a unique perspective and appreciation for it and the pickup camper lifestyle. This was not unlike how I used to do reviews of new vehicles. Read More…