2 or 3 adults is ideal. I am limited to the amount of storage on the Rig, and three people riding in the back is not as tolerable on 4x4 trails as it is cruising on the highway. Having 4 guests requires three passengers ride in the back seat, which is doable, but could also get tiresome. The guest rooftop also only sleeps 4 adults, either all together or in pairs of two, so prepare to get intimate with your buddies.

With a propane griddle, powered refrigerator, and on-demand hot water we take a mini kitchen into the wilderness with us. Pasta, burritos, hot sandwiches, and fresh wraps are a few of my favorites, but I’m willing to work with your dietary preferences and restrictions. And of course, there’s a separate cooler just for beer.

To an extent. If you have a destination you’ve always dreamed about going to we can most likely work it into a tour, but not everything is achievable due to practicality or time constraints. I will do my best to accommodate any requests.

So what is a rooftop tent? It’s all in the name, but RTTs aren’t your standard tents. Firstly, a 4-inch thick mattress on a solid frame and standard pillows make for a much better sleeping experience than a sleeping pad on a rock. Thicker canvas and the fact that they are off of the ground provide better protection from the elements and nature.

Clothes, boots, a backpack, and a coat… Only what you plan on wearing in the car and on hikes. The rest, I have covered. You will have your own personal space in The Rig’s custom bed canopy to stow your belongings. Once you book a tour, we’ll discuss exactly what you should bring, but I have most things covered.

The vanlife community has made tremendous strides in breaking into the realm of off-the-grid existence, but a set of all-terrain tires doesn’t change the fact that it’s practically a bus. Getting a van stuck in the wilderness is the modern version of getting an RV stuck under the gas station canopy.

The thing I hated most on my family’s week-long canoe trips into the Algonquin wilderness was pooping in the woods. Exposed, uncomfortable, and primitive is not how you’ll feel in the private toilet tent. A separate double-wide tent functions as the shower, complete with a shower stall and changing area. Hot pressurized water in the woods is a game changer, and you can even open the window to take in the scenery.

If you attempt these trips without the proper gear or experience they can be fairly risky, but that is the service I provide. With my knowledge, expertise, and equipment there isn’t much risk left.

Your trip will only be as physically demanding as you want it to be. If you’re not interested in long ascending hikes then we won’t be doing them. But, you’d be surprised what you are capable of and how rewarding a little physical effort can be, so don’t be afraid to push your boundaries. Every time I’ve thought “This hike might be a bit much for these people” they tackle the challenge with ease and then ask what’s next.

Isolation and remoteness go hand in hand. There will be times when the closest human will be many miles away. That means no noisy generators, no annoying music, and no screaming children. There is wildlife around, but we take the proper precautions and avoid risky situations. See more about sleeping conditions in a rooftop tent below.

Unfortunately we can only allow children 16 years of age or older to join us on these tours.

Due to the remote nature of these tours, medical conditions that could require hospitalization simply cannot responsibly be accommodated. Guests must be physically able to climb in and out of a lifted 4x4 truck and withstand short hikes at minimum.