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FIELD-TESTED GEAR • GETTING AROUND CAMP

E-Bike

The bicycle that expands how far I can explore once the van is parked.

WHY I CHOSE IT

The job it needed to do

The e-bike is part of my actual camping setup. It gives me another practical way to get around a campground and nearby areas without moving the van.

HOW I USED IT

What it looked like at camp

I brought the e-bike to camp and used it for getting around, including riding to the beach. When it was parked, I locked it and protected it from the weather.

WHAT I NOTICED

The part a product box cannot tell you

The bicycle is heavy. Repeatedly folding it and lifting it inside the cargo van was not realistic for me, which is why I chose a separate e-bike rack. The bicycle and the rack solve two different parts of the same problem and are separate resources.

WOULD I KEEP IT IN MY SYSTEM?

Yes.

It gives me useful transportation at camp, while the separate rack makes bringing it practical.