Spring Gear 2019

Spring Gear 2019: The Complete Guide to Your Next RV Trip

Photograph by Jessica Sample

Going by RV means adventure by day with a critter-free bed at night. For a next-level trip, pack gear that can withstand abuse—and fun.

From mountain bikes to Bluetooth speakers, there’s a ton of different gear that can make journeying by RV a great way to travel. We’ve picked out nine of the latest and greatest essentials here. And once you’ve got what you need, check out these three awesome RV trip itineraries.

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Chalet XL 1930

With room for three, this pop-up trailer has a roof and walls that open in 30 seconds—perfect for fast camp setup. The Chalet XL 1930‘s rigid, insulated A-frame build will keep you comfortable and protected for year-round exploring, but it doesn’t require much more than a crossover to haul.

[From $22,350; chaletinc.com]

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Powerlite Toy Hauler 3414

If the idea of RVing brings to mind roughing it in a folding chair, koozied beer in hand, outside a cramped, spartan trailer, you’re missing out on the modern amenities that can keep you adventuring in comfort. Think: a 40-inch flat screen, Wi-Fi, central air conditioning, a king-size memory-foam bed, a kitchen with full-size appliances, nine-foot-high ceilings, and interior finishes that are a far cry from ’70s-basement wood paneling. For maximum fun, builds like this Powerlite Toy Hauler 3414 include a ramp door in the rear. Fold it down for a morning-coffee-on-the-front-porch vibe, then use it to haul your bikes, ATVs, or even a Jeep when you’re on the road.

[From $28,000; pacificcoachworks.com]

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Yeti Tundra Haul

Believe the hype: With two inches of insulation in each wall, this Yeti keeps your food and drink cold for days. But it’s the knobby, frying pan–size wheels and waist-high foldout handle that make it easy to move when loaded. Bungee your gear to the flat top to set up camp faster.

[$400; yeti.com]

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Hydro Flask 12 oz Coffee Mug

While Hydro Flask calls this a coffee mug, it keeps 12 ounces of anything hot or cold for hours. Translation: After your morning joe, use it to ensure the ice melts slowly into two fingers of bourbon by the fire.

[$30; hydroflask.com]

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Coast EAL22R LED Lantern

With 1,400 lumens and 40 hours of highly water-resistant, headlight-bright campsite illumination, this lantern’s beam is strong enough to light up your cooking and dining areas. Bonus: It charges your phone and is a capable floodlight.

[$130; coastportland.com]

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Canyon Neuron

You’ll want to explore away from the camp with this. The 130mm full-suspension trail bike makes quick work of steep climbs with its stable pedaling platform, but it doesn’t hold back on descents, with precise steering for racing. This new Neuron’s carbon-fiber frame also has an impact-protection unit, which stops the handlebars from over-rotating in a crash, and a bolt-on plastic shell covers the cables along the down tube.

[From $3,499; canyon.com]

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Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal

A paddle is optional on this new foot-pedaled kayak, which uses a bikelike drive system that’s deceptively fast and agile, thanks to cockpit-mounted rudder controls. Pack it if you plan on fishing—the accessory rails can hold your rods for you.

[$2,200; oceankayak.com]

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Generac IQ3500 Pro

Free yourself from campsite power by bringing your own: This new Generac runs quieter than a Honda and has an electric start and a digital display that shows you how much run time is left. It generates clean juice that won’t fry your tech.

[$1,299; generac.com]

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Libratone Zipp 2

The second-generation Zipp won’t have a problem filling your trailer, or the hammock set up outside it, with 360 degrees of rich sound for 12 hours. Staying in a bumping RV park? Pair multiple speakers to rock the whole campsite.

[$299; libratone.com]

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