The field journal

Reviews and builds

Gear we’ve tested, projects we’ve built, and what we learned on the way. No hype, just what happened.

Van build / Oct 28, 2026

Under $40 L-track upgrade for our Sprinter's rear door

More mounting points for storage and gear hanging on the inside of our VS30's rear door, for under $40 with the end caps included.

Gear test / Oct 23, 2026

Setpower MF15: the freezer that fits under the Sprinter bench

A 16-quart fridge freezer that slides under the factory bench seat in our VS30 Sprinter. It’s held 0°F for a month straight.

Gear test / Oct 20, 2026

How we test 12V fridges

Same food load, same thermometer, same van. Here’s the routine every fridge goes through before we say a word about it.

Van build / Oct 12, 2026

Adding a shore power inlet to the Sprinter

Plug the van in at a campsite without running a cord through the door. Parts, tools, and what we’d do differently.

Family camping / Oct 3, 2026

What’s actually in our family camp kitchen

Pancakes for four before the lake warms up. The short list of kitchen gear that earns its spot, and what we stopped packing.