By Boondocking Magazine StaffOctober 2025 Michigan’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a new set of regulations that could significantly change how travelers, RVers, and boondockers use the state’s network of rest areas, scenic…
If you’re an everyday carrier who values both discretion and reliability, the NeoMag is a game-changer. Designed with simplicity and function in mind, this pocket magazine holder excels at both. We don’t sell NeoMag—at…
By Boondocking Magazine Staff I didn’t plan to end up that deep. The map showed a few old forest roads that looked passable, and I figured I’d drive until the ruts felt like they…
By Boondocking Magazine Staff It starts with a question.“Anyone know a good spot near Flagstaff?” Within minutes, replies flood in.Coordinates. Photos. A few jokes. Even an invite to share a campfire. That’s how strangers…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reportedly exploring plans to expand rustic camping opportunities within the Pigeon River Country State Forest, aiming to meet rising demand while protecting the forest’s wild character.…
The Lodge 12″ cast-iron skillet is a boondocking classic—heavy, bombproof, and wonderfully versatile. We cooked breakfasts, seared steaks, and baked camp-bread over fire and stove to see if the weight is worth hauling. Short answer: for most truck-campers and overlanders, yes.
A hands-on review of the Leatherman Sidekick — where versatility meets value for the modern boondocker.
Boondocking isn’t about escaping—it’s about arriving. From hidden forest roads to windswept desert plateaus, the real destinations aren’t found on maps. They’re found at the end of the road, where the light fades and you realize you’ve got it all to yourself.
Off-grid cooking is part art, part survival skill — and all about the experience. From cast iron to compact stoves, here’s how seasoned boondockers make gourmet meals miles from civilization.
Introduction When you’re living off-grid, reliability isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. After running our entire truck camper setup off the Bluetti AC200L for multiple trips across Michigan’s backroads, we can say this: not…