Lots of people have found my truck canopy camping build online and have replicated it themselves. But many have also reached out asking for more detailed plans or designs about how to build my DIY truck bed camper setup, which is something I couldn’t really provide… Until now! I took advantage when I had my truck emptied out for cleaning and …
Pickup Truck Camping: A Guide to Outfitting and Living in the Back of Your Rig
This is a monster post about pickup truck camping, a full-on guide to outfitting and living in the back of your pickup truck. We are going to cover a lot of information, including what you need to know when deciding on a canopy, common approaches for building out the back, organization, and gear, how it is used in practice, and …
D2D Monthly Recap and Income Report: June 2017
Here’s the deal: Time for another monthly recap and income report, where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag and offer a bit of transparency behind the blogging. On to this month’s report… Highlights Old Friends – It was great meeting up with my good buddy Jeff when he flew down to South America to join Andrea …
The Best Climbing Movies of All Time
I surveyed my readers and social media followers to definitively identify the best climbing movies of all time, including Hollywood productions and rock climbing and mountaineering documentary films through the years. Some obvious favorites and a few surprising results…
Truck Camping 101: Truck Bed Sleeping Platform vs. Back Shelf Approach
What you need to know when deciding between the two primary approaches to truck camping, either the elevated sleeping platform with gear storage below, or the backshelf approach.
Truck Camping Essentials: Why You Need a Dual Battery Setup
One of my most frequently asked questions about my truck camping setup was always in regards to a dual battery setup and adding an isolator. Up until now, my answer had always been, “I don’t know, but that’s something I really wanted to do before leaving!” Before we get into how to install a second battery in your car or …
Mountaineering and Climbing Movies on Netflix
This post is for climbing movies on Netflix via DVD.com. Looking for Streaming Movies on Netflix Instant? Or just looking for the Best Climbing Movies of All Time? There are a TON of movies on Netflix, but be sure to browse through to the end for a bonus listing of my favorite related outdoor flicks. I don’t have cable, so …
4 Crucial Considerations When Buying a Truck Canopy for Camping
Recently, on the Desk to Dirtbag Facebook page, Anna wrote in about how she is going to make the leap to a nomadic lifestyle and wants to do a simple truck camping setup. She asked what my main recommendations are for those considering purchasing a truck canopy for camping. I’ve been wanting to do more videos for YouTube and figured this …