Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Back from RMSS, I take a look at Amazon Prime Day and find an interesting trend. We'll also take a look at flashlights, visit Iceland, consider Vanly and get too excited about janitorial supples. 
A gift from insomnia
 
NEWS
Vanfest Endshttps://www.vanfestusa.com
Passengershttps://nofspodcast.com/passenger-review-vanlife-supernatural-horror
Slate EV Truckhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91561144/slate-auto-launch-design-process-ev-truck
 
PRODUCT REVIEW
Vanlife Broomhttps://amzn.to/4erpxP9
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Vanly, AirBnB-style apphttps://vanly.app/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Iceland Van Rentalhttps://indiecampers.com/
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So - my planned podcast for this week was a dud, because despite recording 90 minutes worth of material, we ended up with nothing. The file is there, the time is right, but it didn't save what was recorded. 
My file is like a ghost town - it used to be there, and now it's not. 
 
So, here are some tidbits and updates on various topics. 
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I screwed up, and I hope this fixes it: LiIon batteries are everywhere! Also, we'll take a deep dive into a pre-packaged survival kit, and talk about a custom podcast you can make 
This kit could save your life! Or, it could give you false hope and leave you in serious trouble.
 
PRODUCT REVIEW
XKASE Survival Kithttps://amzn.to/4uKJiGW
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
NotebookLM Podcast Generatorhttps://notebooklm.google.com
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All this stuff that is "our vans," where does it go? I mean, where does it all end up in the end? Let's explore. We'll also take a look at a couple of vanlife video games, the museum that things belong in, the BEST filters for your rig, and an interesting road trip. 
A hint of how big some things are at the former Oriental Institute
 
NEWS
Volkswagen Van Back https://newatlas.com/campervans/volkswagen-2027-id-camper-van-usa/
Vanlife Horror Movie Passengerhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2177942/passenger-2026-movie-review/
Gus Bushttps://www.autoevolution.com/news/gus-bus-proves-that-the-all-electric-vanlife-is-all-it-s-cracked-up-to-be-269207.html=
PRODUCT REVIEW
Rory Flow Portable Chargerhttps://amzn.to/4v3L31T
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Vanlife Simulator Gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2711690/VanLife_Simulator/
Vanlife Game: Outboundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GtUFav-Pog
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Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find weird places to visit. 
Not a Tow Truck
 
NEWS
Brain Eating Amoeba https://gearjunkie.com/parks-and-public-lands/brain-eating-amoeba-national-parks
New Winnebagohttps://camperreport.com/winnebago-arka-first-look-all-new-backcountry-adventure-motorhome/
New Campground Rules
https://www.sej.org/headlines/trump-administration-orders-rapid-end-to-some-hunting-rules-on-federal-lands
 
PRODUCT REVIEW
Tire Screwshttps://amzn.to/4dsISOg
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Flattest Routehttps://www.flattestroute.com/
 
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Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find weird places to visit. 
What is this stone?https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZNaQZKqHjkAgstDx5=
 
PRODUCT REVIEW
Deep Woods OFF Dryhttps://amzn.to/42RtsxX
A PLACE TO VISIT
Talayotic Menorcahttps://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1528/
 
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There are things that are better in the US than abroad and we'll discuss them. We'll also make things out of paracord, visit a hidden fish sauce factory, visit a rock (with monkeys) and find secrets in your pocket. 
A 50 year journey comes to an end
 
NEWS
New ProMaster Cityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa9PE6j0XRo
PRODUCT REVIEW
360° Spin Magnetic Stand for iPhone 17 Pro Max Casehttps://amzn.to/4tK0o7y
A PLACE TO VISIT
Cadiz Garum Factoryhttps://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/enclaves/enclave-arqueologico-factoria-de-salazones
 
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Greetings from Malaga, Spain! We’ve had an amazing adventure and we’ve another week to go. Here’s an update, and some exciting news for small vans in the US!