AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |
Back to Blog
Boondocking in florida keys5/1/2023 Suaoki Portable Solar Power Generator (it’s a portable power battery chargeable via solar panels, 9V or 12V outlet and an essential item for a digital nomad.Here’s our gear list, tips and tricks and places we visited and parked at overnight: Truck camping bed and storage, copyright: een Recommended Truck Camping Gear: Bathrooms are easy to find all over, and then there’s always the “peeing into a bottle option” for urgent matters. And on a couple days we just freshened up at a rest stop. Where did we shower you may ask? We used solely free outdoor showers that we found at various beaches and parks. We brought our full-sized mattress which fitted perfectly in on the platform and it was super comfy. This and a few other items we brought made it a successful adventure despite the minimal space that we had available. Since being invisible in your car means that windows can’t stay open except for a small gap which is not quite sufficient for good airflow, we decided to bring a small rechargeable USB-fan that made it more comfortable to sleep inside the truck. ![]() The temperatures had been between the low 70’s during nights and high 80’s during the days, perfect weather for outdoor living. Having the freedom to live in the moment and to decide to stay somewhere or move on at your heart’s desire is definitely a great feeling!įor this trip, we made a simple construction of a bed platform with underneath storage, black window covers for the inside and a black curtain behind the driver and passenger seats, so no one could see inside the vehicle at night, even when using a flash-light. We put a bike-rack on the hitch-receiver and off we went in our little adventure-mobil. We love to be able to park pretty much anywhere and to be spontaneous during our travel, changing the route without having to plan ahead. Pros: low cost, more freedom and spontaneity. Cons: lack of privacy, space, air flow and luxury. Stealth camping in a car or truck definitely has its pros and cons. Instead of staying at a nice hotel in Kew West we decided to give it a try and we turned our Chevy Tahoe into a super stealth truck camper and left for a great adventure filled with sun, fun and island vibes. ![]() See the difference in wording: Stealth camping versus overnight parking? The trick is making yourself invisible when sleeping inside your parked vehicle. Although it is widely published that stealth camping is not allowed in the Florida Keys, we learned that there are still many options for free overnight parking. There are still ways however to enjoy the beauty of the islands without the big price tag. Enjoying the Florida Keys can be a costly endeavor since tourism is the main income source for businesses located in the Keys.
0 Comments
Read More
Leave a Reply. |