Author: Tanner Ridge

Tanner Ridge has spent over 25 years on the road and off the grid with his wife, chasing adventure across the country in everything from full-size RVs to micro campers, tents, and adventure vans. Their travels have taken them from glamping in the Texas Hill Country to exploring Virginia's state parks and forests, remote backcountry trips into Big Bend, and wall tent camping in the Wyoming wilderness. Whether it's a weekend road trip, a stretch of car camping, or weeks spent living off-grid, Tanner writes from firsthand experience — testing gear, troubleshooting setups, and figuring out what actually works when you're far from the nearest hardware store. Van Adventure Life is where that experience turns into practical, tested guidance for anyone building out their own rig and chasing the same kind of freedom.