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55+ Gift Ideas Van Lifers Actually Want

Published 12 months ago • 1 min read

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Hey Reader,

Our campervan is FULL of stuff. Sometimes, I wonder how we got so much stuff, and how it all fits in such a small space.

So when someone asks me what I want for Christmas or my birthday, my answer is usually: "Not more stuff!"

I usually tell my family to get me consumables, things I love like Oregon wine, food, or gift cards. But there still are some cool van life items that people might enjoy, too!

In this spirit of less is more when it comes to buying a van lifer something, I've put together a post with over 55 gift ideas for that van life traveler.

Check it out:

​55+ Perfect Gifts for Van Life: Practical Ideas Any Van Dweller Will Love​

Gifts can be VERY hard to buy for van lifers as they live in such a small space. But if you’re intent on buying something, here are our top recommendations that van lifers will love.

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