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Two Words Sum Up The New Vandoit Galley & Storage Modules: Game Changer!

Having owned a Vandoit for several years, my first Vandoit was a GO, the precursor to the LIV model. A primary difference between the GO and the LIV is that the GO model has an electronics cabinet just behind the slider door, which functions as a step up to the queen bed and as a seat or table. As the cabinet took up some of the living space, storage had to be under the bed in the cabinets on the driver and passenger sides of the van. As you can imagine, that’s a lot of crawling under the bed to get to your gear.

Fast Foward To 2022, And Vandoit Now Offers These Incredible Galley & Storage Modules

It took some time to offer this option, as Vandoit does not rush to provide new components without extensive research, prototyping, and user feedback. When something becomes an actual van component, it has been thoroughly vetted. We were fortunate to be some of the first to use these new modules in our Vandoit so we could provide feedback to the Research & Development team.

One of the best features–and perhaps the most challenging choices to make–is deciding on which modules to use in your van and how to configure them. In my opinion, the best way to decide on your module setup is to start with the base unit and work your way up. We went with the triple drawer base, and not only is it great for storage, it is so quiet. You won’t hear the drawers move around, nor do they open up when traveling. Just keep in mind that what you put in the drawer can make noise, so I line the drawers with a rubber shelf liner like this one shown to the below. Depending on the length of the trip and the time of year, we use the drawers to store both clothing and food. My top drawer is my ‘junk’ drawer which I use for food storage bags, scissors, and a wine opener ( a must!).

The Storage Modules Help Maximize Your Floor Space

We also use the slide-out storage cabinet, which is a great option for having the dry-flush toilet or small Dometic cooler handy when you need it, and sliding it out of the way when you don’t. And since it’s rated to hold over 500 pounds, I don’t even have to think about what I load onto the slide-out tray.

Working our way up the module configuration, the module tops are a great way to add more storage without taking up much space, and the choices are great: You can add another drawer, an open cubby, or a sink. The sink is a great option for creating a full kitchen setup, especially when it is next to other module tops that provide counter space for food prep and serving. The cubby is ideal for storing and grabbing items we use frequently, like towels, a basket of cooking utensils, and cleaning supplies.

The Combinations For These Modules Are Endless And Reconfigurable.

If your trip includes more than two people, for instance, one or more of the modules can come out and the seats go in. Detaching the base modules from the mounting hardware on the floor track is simple, but moving them can sometimes be a two-person job–just something to keep in mind if you are considering using these in your van. Detaching the top modules is just a matter of removing four bolts. When my husband and I are planning a long trip for just the two of us (and our dog, Peanut!) we like to max out the galley to create lots of storage and tons of counter space. The long counter is ideal for food prep and for our mobile office.

A shorter trip might call for the sink and some drawers, or the sink with a dry-flush toilet on the slide-out tray. Most of the time we stay with our maxed-out galley setup. However, if we are traveling with people vs. camping, we can take out all or some of these cabinets to provide room for people. The modules really articulate what Vandoit is all about: Modularity. What do you need for your adventure? Put it in, take it out, or leave it be. Check out all of the Galley & Storage Modules–plus the Vandoit kitchen pod–here!

Vanlife With A Dog Is Easier Than You Think

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Do you have a dog? Do you want to try van life? With a few fundamental essentials, living the van life with a dog is doable.

My name is Jena. My husband Derek and I have been in our Vandoit camper van since the summer of 2020. We have put over 40,000 miles on the vehicle.

We work full time while on the road, running our dog training and care company, which we have been operating for 11 years. In the past two years, we traveled from Maine to the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula and everywhere in between. Our chocolate lab Barry has been by our side every step of the way.

While running a full-time dog care and training business – and being dog lovers ourselves – nothing brings us more joy than having Barry on all of our adventures with us. When we decided to jump into van life, we knew having him with us was a priority. His comfort, along with our own, was important.

We needed to find the best ways to regulate airflow, keep him clean, manage wear and tear from paws and equipment, and ensure all of this was as easy as possible.

When searching for the perfect van, Vandoit came in first in this category: We loved it for our comfort but especially for the ease of having a dog with us.

Our Vandoit Van Has Four Things We Can’t Live Without:

1. MaxxAir Deluxe

The MaxxAir fan is a game changer when traveling with Barry. This fan helps regulate the airflow throughout the van. We can set the speed as well as the airflow direction.

It has given us the freedom to leave him in the car to run into a store or to go somewhere dogs aren’t allowed. We have to be sure the temperature outside is mild, and we never leave him in the van if it is too hot.

When we park in the shade and have the windows cracked, we can leave him unattended safely most of the year. (He doesn’t mind, either. He finally gets his daily nap without all the outside stimulation!)

2. Shower Nozzle That Is Accessible From The Back Door.

Let’s face it–dogs are dirty. The point of having him with us is to allow him to explore different environments. Barry gets pretty dirty by the end of the day. Having water at our fingertips to clean him is so helpful.

The best part? It’s all outside, so there is no mess inside the van!

3. Ultra-Durable Flooring.

We chose the Heather Grey Woodgrain Polyvinyl flooring and have no regrets! It has been super easy to clean and maintain. With a quick sweep and wipe down, the floor is clean in minutes.

4. The Modularity Of The Van Is The Best Part!

We all know dog hair gets everywhere, so being able to take the van apart and give it a deep clean had me look no further.

We spent three months in Baja, Mexico, this past winter, and every couple of weeks, we would empty the van and clean it out thoroughly. It was easy and made the trip much more comfortable in a world of sand and dog hair.

I know we got this van for ourselves and the adventures we wanted to go on. As it turns out, Barry is having the time of his life exploring oceans, mountains, deserts, lakes and rivers. This wouldn’t be possible, or nearly as comfortable, without our Vandoit.

Want to see what vanlife with a dog looks like? Check out this video of our Vandoit story!

Sometimes “Vanlife” Is A Dad Taking His Daughter To Soccer Tournaments

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William Snider is Living “Vanlife,” But Not the Kind You Typically See on Instagram.

He utilizes his van for play and practicality. He gets a lot of use out of his van living in a massive, wide-open state like Montana. When he’s not skiing or cycling, it’s very common for him and his daughter to commute multiple hours for her soccer tournaments or bike races. The van is a perfect tool for all of the above.

Will picked up his Vandoit in 2019. Since then, the van has become a dad vanlife mobile. During soccer season or bike races, Will and his daughter spend the weekends traveling to the events and camping either for free in the parking lot of the event or cheaply at a campground. During COVID, this has allowed them to sequester themselves and avoid rising hotel prices.

The vans are “sleep chambers” according to Will, commenting on how quiet and comfortable it is to sleep in the van. Will sleeps on the hydraulic bed-lift platform and his daughter sleeps underneath on the gear slide. The bikes and other gear go inside the van, protecting them from the sometimes harsh Montana conditions.

Will had been looking for years for the right van. His first camper van purchase was a Westphalia VW van. He just never quite felt safe driving his daughter in it with the pop-top. The next purchase was a pop-up trailer, but after a few years of dealing with the difficult process of getting it into camping spots and set up, decided to sell it. He never felt comfortable buying a Sprinter because of the lack of Mercedes dealerships in his area for potential repairs.

He Was Set on Buying a Ford Transit Passenger Van.

Ford vehicles can be worked on all over the country and the passenger van has windows, which make being a passenger in the second row of seats more enjoyable because you are able to look out the window.

Will found a Ford Transit passenger van with Quigley 4×4 in Portland, Oregon and was looking for a conversion company to convert into a camper van. Then he found Vandoit.Ultimately, Will was able to get the Transit passenger Quigley 4×4 custom camper van that he wanted directly from the family-owned company in Blue Springs, Missouri.

What sealed the deal for Will was the customer service he received at Vandoit. The Vandoit co-founder, Brent Kline, was willing to personally help him make the arrangements necessary to change course from the Portland van, to the ideal van for him and his daughter.

Will and his daughter are showing that #vanlife is a unique experience that is different for everyone. It doesn’t have to be a full time lifestyle. Vanlife can be just a dad and his daughter going to a soccer tournament for a weekend.

Follow Vandoit on Instagram for more #vanlife inspiration

Vandoit & Visit Bentonville Host VOX5 Van Owners’ Experience

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In early June, the fifth Van Owners’ Experience (VOX#5) was held in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Vandoit Owner’s Experience (VOX) events are a gathering of Vandoit van owners, organized through the Vandoit Owners and Future Owners group on Facebook. The sole purpose of VOX is for Vandoit owners to share the love of their vans and the adventure lifestyle that comes along with them. Over 40 vans (and a couple of tents) from as far away as Washington state gathered to camp together for 5 days at the Applegate Property, adjacent to the Applegate Trail. Vandoit owners Kurt Schuler and Stephanie Kelly planned VOX#5. Vandoit and Visit Bentonville were privileged to help host this event. Staff from both organizations got to join in on the fun!

Because Bentonville is about a 4-hour drive away from the Vandoit headquarters in Blue Springs, Missouri, this VOX kicked off differently from past owner gatherings: With a factory tour and lunch at Vandoit! On the morning of Wednesday, June 1, a number of owners and their families got to see the van build process from start to finish. They also took a peek at some newly released components and even picked up some Vandoit swag. Owners from around the country chatted over lunch. Shortly after they departed in a caravan from Blue Springs south to Bentonville.

The Vandoit Owners Began Their Caravan To Bentonville

Vans began arriving at the Applegate Property on Wednesday afternoon, followed by the caravan from Vandoit. Upon arrival, owners began setting up awnings, chairs, cooking implements, and other van setups. Following setup, a group set out for a group ride at the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, just a short ride away from the campsite. The following morning, Vandoit provided coffee at the campsite before everyone took off to explore Bentonville for the day. Shortly after, owners ventured out to the hiking and biking trails. Others visited museums and took part in other outdoor activities like kayaking and sightseeing. Later that evening, Local [moh-tiv] pulled their food truck up to the campsite. They served delicious pork tacos and beer braised brats. It was the perfect meal to end a perfect day.

Friday was another full day of exploring the Bentonville area–and beyond! Some Vandoit owners visited historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and the Buffalo National River. In the afternoon, everyone gathered back in town at Bentonville Brewing Company for a van owners’ happy hour. The brewery’s one-of-a-kind beers and cocktails–along with a dog park, kid-friendly outdoor area, and unique local food trucks–made for the perfect social atmosphere.

Saturday morning kicked off with more coffee served by Vandoit. Owners took part in adventures like the Women of Oz Ride and beginner’s mountain biking clinic. In the evening, Whole Hog Cafe Barbecue catered a mouth-watering dinner at the Applegate Property, followed by the Van Owners’ Talent Show. The show featured everything from singer-songwriter Charlotte Morris’ original music, to phenomenal piano pieces performed by some talented Vandoit kids, to hula-hooping, to a little stand-up comedy and a magic show, finished off with a whole lot of karaoke. The talent show had everyone laughing, smiling, and singing along!

At the end of the night, Vandoit gave out awards for various van achievements:

VOX5 was a memorable opportunity for van owners to make new friendships and renew existing ones. There was plenty of sharing of creative ideas on outfitting and decorating vans. Some owners even collaborated with one another to install an awning, set up ground fold-out solar panels, and shared ideas on getting the most out of the Mastervolt lithium battery system.
Make plans to join the next VOX6, Return to Moab, in October 2022!

Must-have Vandoit Components: Campervan Heater

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When You Need It, You NEED It!

Vandoit offers the Espar heater as an option on all their campervans. The Espar heater sips fuel
directly from the gas tank, combusts it outside, and transfers heat energy to the inside air.

“I Don’t Need A Campervan Heater”

When I completed the build sheet for my Vandoit Do, I didn’t specify an Espar Airtronic B4
campervan heater. I live in Texas, and as an outdoor gear tester, winter apparel and sleeping
bags are not in short supply. But my Van Guru relentlessly suggested I needed the heater, so I
added it at the last moment.

After a summer and fall of family, climbing, and mountain biking trips in mild weather, I forgot
the Espar campervan heater was there. But a late fall cold front descended into the Texas Hill
Country while I was on an adventure biking trip, and the temperatures dropped to below
freezing in the middle of the night. I awoke shivering under a camping quilt and remembered
the campervan heater my Van Guru suggested.

I went to the digital control panel and fired up the Espar for the first time. Within five minutes, I
could feel hot air starting to blow into the van, and at ten minutes, I was comfortable and
drifted back to sleep.

One of my regular climbing partners scoffed when he discovered I had a gas-powered
campervan heater on a climbing trip to Hueco Tanks. “I’ll never need a heater,” he claimed as
he defiantly took his bag outside to sleep under the clear sky. Lows hit the teens at night, and
once his sleeping bag lost some loft due to condensation, he knocked on my door and
sheepishly asked to sleep in the warm comfort of my Espar-heated van.

How an Espar Campervan Heater Works

The Espar Airtronic B4 generates heat by combusting gasoline from the van’s main fuel tank,
which means never worrying about sourcing other fuel or filling a different tank. The
campervan heater does draw electrical current to ignite the fuel, run the fan, and power the
controller.

The Espar digital controller acts as a thermostat. The user selects the desired temperature, and
the controller automatically switches the heater on and off and adjusts the relative airflow to
reach and maintain that setting.

The Espar heater is a “vented heater,” while a standalone propane heater, such as a Mr. Buddy,
is a “non-vented heater.” This is a critical distinction. Vented heaters isolate the air used for
combustion (from outside) from the air used to heat the van interior (from inside), producing
dry heat. A non-vented heater uses the same air for combustion and heating the interior.

Why is Dry Heat Better for A Campervan?

One word: humidity. Humidity can create condensation, which can lead to mold. Mold is
harmful to the van and the creatures inside and is the bane of all vehicle dwellers.
The Espar Airtronic B4 reduces the relative humidity in the van as it generates heat, lowering
humidity and the chances of condensation forming inside. Propane heaters raise the relative
humidity during use.

Another bonus of dry heat is that there is no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning since the
combusted air isn’t pumped inside. A heat exchanger transfers the heat energy from the
combusted air to the cabin air. Campers must vent the van interior when using a non-vented
heater.

Will I Run Out of Fuel?

No! The Espar campervan heater automatically shuts down when the fuel level in the van’s tank
dips below a quarter tank. A maximum run time can also be set to protect against inadvertently
running the vehicle’s fuel too low.

The Espar Airtronic B4 is super fuel efficient, sipping gasoline at a claimed average rate of .14
gallons per hour, on maximum power. In my use in temperatures barely above zero, with a
cabin temperature set to 65 degrees, I have not noticed my gas gauge moving overnight.
Fuel consumption hinges on many factors, including the van’s insulation.

Conclusions on the Espar Airtronic B4 Campervan Heater

The last thing I thought I needed in the van turned out to be the most critical and appreciated
component. My adventure mates and I would have been miserable on countless nights without
the Espar campervan heater and at worst, cold injuries were possible when our remaining
clothes or sleeping bags were wet.

Even if you don’t think you will be in freezing conditions, I honestly believe the Espar heater is
worth serious consideration. You may not need it much of the time, but when you need it, you
need it.

Jeremy McGhee’s Van Is A Tool For Making Trails More Accessible

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“I am not mountain biker, I don’t consider myself a mountain biker” says Jeremy, “I am a runner.”

The bike allows him to hike the trails to help make trails more accessible. Jeremy’s love of hitting the trails started while living in Mammoth, CA. He wanted to run with his dog, which is what inspired him to get his first adaptive bike.

At the time Jeremy purchased his first bike, there were only two types of adaptive bikes. One that could climb anything but no suspension, and the other that had no drivetrain but had full suspension. As a result of the limitations of both of those bike styles and a harsh winter in 2009-2010, Jeremy decided to move back to San Diego.

It was in San Diego where Jeremy found the bike that he uses now. It was the best of both worlds. The bike had drivetrain and suspension. The bike was $9,400 and after he sold his 4-wheeler bike he had $9,800 in his bank account. He decided to make the leap of faith and bought the bike.

This Bike is Jeremy’s Outlet to Having a Relationship with Nature.

“For me being a wheelchair user, there’s certain pieces of equipment that are life-changing, this was one of those,” says Jeremy in reference to the bike. Although the bike has been life changing, there have still been horrible instances where Jeremy has gotten stuck on the trail. In one instance, he had to be helicoptered out. These experiences led to the formation of the UNPavement.

According to The UNPavement website, “The UNPavement documents trails and presents the information with a simplified rating system, identification of potential dilemmas and uncut video.” The Unpavement helps adaptive riders have up to date and detailed information on trail accessibility, facilities and recommended routes can be found on their Trail Blog.

Jeremy’s Van Allows Him to Travel The Country And Experience The Trails

After extensively researching vans, Vandoit reached out via LinkedIn. From there, Jeremy began exploring Vandoit and chatting with people. These conversations helped him come to the conclusion that a Vandoit was feasible for wheelchair use. Ultimately, Jeremy decided to pull the trigger on his Vandoit van.

Vandoit worked with Jeremy to make his van more accessible to allow him to move more easily throughout the van. One major major modification is utilizing the hydraulic bed-lift to raise his bike into the van. Overall, this and other modifications make hitting the trails a lot simpler.

Jeremy typically rides the trails multiple time to give them an accurate grade. Ultimately, the van has become a valuable tool for Jeremy to access and experience trails for The UNPavement’s trail accessibility rating system.

To learn more about Jeremy and what he does, visit https://www.jeremymcghee.com. There, you will be able to read his blog and listen to his podcast.

Vandoit Sponsors World’s Most Inclusive Bike Race

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When you think of gravel cycling, do you think of inclusivity for athletes of all races, genders, and backgrounds?

The creators of the Ned Gravel Race do–and have made it their aim to be the world’s most inclusive bike race. On July 9, 2022, Vandoit was proud to be one of an elite group of sponsors for the second annual Ned Gravel Race in Nederland, Colorado. Nederland is one of the most beautiful venues Vandoit has ever visited. “We believe everyone should feel welcomed to participate, regardless of experience, gender, race or sexual identity/orientation,” race organizers share on the event’s website. To that end, the race offers equal prize money for women and men, women-led and women-only biking clinics, and coaching and gear for select athletes of color.

In an interview with Denver Life Magazine, race creator Gavin Coombs expressed the race’s vision: “Cycling has traditionally not been a welcoming and inclusive space. We believe that gravel riding is for everyone and that the more people on bikes, the better. So, we set out, in our small way, to start to move the needle in terms of creating a space where everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, feels welcome.”

Ned Gravel Race Supports Many Great Charitable Causes

Ned Gravel is put on by Peak to Peak Endurance, a one-stop shop for cycling coaching, retreats, and races. The event benefits three charities close to Ned’s heart. These charities are the Ride for Racial Justice, a nonprofit that ensures BIPOC cyclists have access to resources, education, and community; The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease; and the Nederland Area Trail Organization, an all-volunteer crew of trail builders and advocates.

The Ned Gravel race is set up on 4 courses: The Silver Course (20 miles), the Gold Course (39 miles), the Tungsten Course (60 miles), and the Ultra (107 miles). Due to its popularity, the Ultra course even requires a lottery system to select participants! There are race categories for women, men, and non-binary participants. The majority of the race is above 8,000 feet. Riders had to be acclimated to the altitude and be prepared for the area’s unpredictable weather conditions. These videos from the 2021 race give you a great idea of what this one-of-a-kind race experience is like:

Racers’ friends and families had plenty to do while riders were out on the courses. During the race and expo event featured music, food, and games. The expo also included local artists and creators. Everyone got a taste of the all-are-welcome hippie vibe that Nederland and the Ned Gravel offer.

A Vandoit Is The Ultimate Cycling Van

At the race expo, Vandoit Trade Show Rep Andy Brown showcased a LIV model van equipped for all of a cyclist’s needs. Vandoit featured Bike fork mounts, a bike repair arm, and tool box. These items were all mounted to the van’s gear slide for easy storage and access to all cycling equipment. The gear slide also featured custom storage drawers for additional biking accessories. This makes bike maintenance and repair even easier. Hooks below the hydraulic bed are the perfect spot to hang helmets after a hard day’s riding.

This adventure van is built on the Ford Transit T350 high-roof with ecoboost motor and all-wheel drive. It is also complete with Quigley Motor Company’s new lift kit. The Quigley lift kit is designed for 2020 & newer Ford Transits. The Quigley lift provides a 2-inch specialty lift that maintains factory angles on the Transit’s driveline. Watch Vandoit’s Lead Engineer, Nick Eisenbarth, walk through some of these lift and suspension upgrades in this video:

Evaluating CBD Cartridges: A Step-by-Step Guide to Quality Assurance

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Vaping is getting ever more popular among CBD consumers today. It’s a convenient, affordable, and efficient method of CBD intake, so it meets a variety of consumer needs and meets socially acceptable consumption requirements. A recent survey by 2CV Community Research showed that over 26% of users prefer CBD in the form of e-liquid, which means that over one-fourth of all CBD consumers are vaping users. Thus, it’s evident that vaping is a considerable part of the CBD market.

At first glance, picking the right vaping device may seem to be a matter of flavor preference and budget. Overall, it’s really so, but you should still beware when choosing the first-best remedy in the form of vape. Since you can’t tell whether the CBD oil you’re vaping is of high quality or not, a competent assessment is vital. After all, the vapor you’re inhaling will get directly into your lungs and will do either good or harm to your health.

Thus, it’s important to know the quality criteria for vaping liquids and shop with due caution and diligence. This article shares insights on CBD vaping liquid quality and explains the process of making safe choices.

How to Tell Your CBD Vaping Oil Is Good Quality?

Here are the basic tips every vaper, whether a beginner or pro, should follow to pick the right vaping products.

The Liquid’s Color

A visual inspection is the simplest quality check you can conduct before buying CBD e-liquid. Turn your attention to the liquid’s color; it should be golden, with a transparent texture. If the liquid is white, dark, or has an uneven and non-transparent structure, the likelihood of contaminants’ presence or spoilage as a result of improper storage is high. We recommend avoiding such products for the sake of safe and therapeutically beneficial CBD use.

Origin of CBD

Another point for consideration is the origin of hemp extract included in the vaping e-liquid. There are tons of brands on the market today, so finding the optimal supplier is pretty hard. Regardless of the brand you finally choose, make sure the company uses US-sourced, organic hemp to produce CBD extract for vaping. Only American hemp grown on local organic farms can guarantee vaping safety, as the provider is bound by local legislation and takes proper care of the product’s purity and quality. Otherwise, buying a no-name product sourced from hemp with unclear origins always comes with a risk of getting substandard vaping e-liquid with hazardous ingredients.

CBD Spectrum

It’s also vital to clarify what CBD type suits your needs and can be used depending on your job, daily duties, and CBD effect’s expectations. CBD comes in three forms:

Full-spectrum. This is the richest CBD form that contains all beneficial terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids for the wholesome health benefit for consumers. Full-spectrum CBD also includes trace THC amounts – up to 0.3% – so you should take it into account when planning your routines. It doesn’t produce an intoxicating effect but can easily emerge on the drug test.
Broad-spectrum. This form combines the best of the two worlds – full-spectrum CBD’s diversity of ingredients and CBD isolate’s purity and non-intoxicating components. Broad-spectrum CBD also includes a full variety of terpenes and cannabinoids but is fully devoid of THC. So, your risks of getting a positive drug test or feeling THC allergy or intoxication are zero.
Isolate. CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD that contains nothing except CBD. It’s an ideal option for people who want a predictable and safe experience and opt only for CBD effects without additional hemp components.

Ingredients

Next comes the consideration of CBD vaping liquid’s ingredients, as some users may want some THC in the contents, and others look for a CBD cartridge without THC. Overall, it’s a matter of personal choice, as some users need THC to calm the pain or get rid of seizures or migraines. Thus, it’s up to you whether to buy vaping e-liquid with THC or not, but one thing you should keep in mind is that vaping THC excludes driving a vehicle. Moreover, THC can show up in the drug test, so you should avoid it if you are a professional athlete or need to undergo drug tests at work.

Propylene Glycol

Though most vaping liquids are made with PG in the content, it’s better to go the extra mile and find a CBD vaping juice variety without this component. According to recent studies, PG as a thinning agent used in CBD vaping oils can become a serious cause of respiratory problems. So, we recommend reading the product description, double-checking the vaping oil’s ingredients on the packaging, and verifying that information in the CoA before inhaling the vapor.

CBD Liquid’s Purpose

Though this advice may seem self-obvious for many, it’s the most common mistake people make when choosing vaping liquids. Taking any CBD oil or tincture for the liquid suitable for vaping is a grave mistake. In reality, only vaping e-liquids can be put into vaping devices and effectively evaporated to achieve positive health outcomes. Unless specified otherwise, all the oils and tinctures should be taken only orally or topically, as they don’t contain the necessary ingredients for CBD concentrate’s evaporation.

Personal CBD Vaping Preferences

Besides some objective selection criteria we’ve discussed above, it’s essential to keep your personal needs, CBD experience, and preferences in mind. Answer the following questions to proceed:

Did I try CBD before, or will it be my first try?
How much CBD should one puff contain to calm me down without causing overdosing?
What CBD type do I need – full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or isolate?
Which flavors am I crazy about?
How much money do I have for the CBD vape?
Do I plan to consume CBD via vaping regularly or only give it one try to see how it goes?

Based on these answers, you will be able to pick a suitable CBD concentration for your convenient use without side effects or overdosing, choose a pleasant, juicy flavor that won’t cause an unpleasant aftertaste, and select a disposable or refillable cartridge for the planned duration of use.

Quality is Key

Now that you know how to shop for CBD vaping products, it’s time to pick a reliable brand and enjoy the experience. Users are spoilt for choice in terms of flavors, CBD concentrations, and other characteristics that can customize your user experience and maximize the value of CBD for your specific health condition. However, the quality of the chosen product should go first, as the vaping smoke enters your lungs and then goes directly to your bloodstream, affecting all organs in your body. Good luck with shopping!

The author of this article is Tia Moskalenko, an experienced cannabis writer and blogger at AskGrowers. Tia is constantly looking for new ways of gaining value from CBD use. She shares her insights and findings in her articles to make CBD more accessible and understandable for all consumers.

Vandoit’s Winter Gear Guide

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VanDOit's Winter Gear Guide

Our Gear Testing Ambassador Brings You the Best Winter Gear for Vanlife

Every season we take a deep dive into what vanlifers are using out in the real world. And while this list just scratches the surface, we’ve uncovered some awesome winter gear to enhance your travels.

Winter Gear for the Kitchen: Primus Tupike Stove

Even if your VanDOit has a kitchen pod, you still need a place to cook out of your van. Even if you don’t have a van, the Primus Tupike is one of the top-rated and most reliable camping stoves out there for families and overlanders of all types, and it’s got the history to back it up.

You may not know that the camp stove dates back to 1892. Called the “Primus,” the first “soot-free” kerosene stove was constructed by Frans W. Lindqvist. And the brand has been innovating ever since. Plus Primus cookware and stove sets add a bit of panache to any rig or camping setup.

Winter Gear for the Pooch: Doggie Goggles

Whether your best friend is hanging his or her head out the van window or out romping in the snow on a long winter hike, dogs’ eyes are sensitive to UV radiation, wind and snow blindness just like yours are. Plus the style points for this canine accessory are off the charts. Make your pooch Instagram-worthy and keep them protected from the elements with these military-grade and guide-approved doggie goggles from Rex Specs. It’s also the perfect gift for the person who has all the winter gear.

Winter Gear for the Body: Rapha Street and Work Wear

You know at VanDOit we are all about the bike…and we know a lot of our customers are too. For our bike-loving friends, check out the new casual and mechanic wear from one of our favorite cult apparel brands, Rapha.

While the iconic brand makes everything from performance bibs to sleeping bags, we are really into this new streetwear line from Rapha, especially the Transfer Hoody. This is the perfect put-it-on, leave-it-on apres hoody that will give you all the snuggly feels both before and after your daily ride.

Also, check out the new Mechanics Collection for those who live — and work — the bike life right out of their van.

Custom Gear for the Slopes: ROMP Skis

If you’re turning your wheels toward the mountains this winter, you’re going to want some skis that are as cool as your van. If you’ve got a custom-built VanDOit…you should probably have an equally rad pair of custom skis to go with it, because you know it’s all about looking good for those #vanlife selfies in the parking lot.

Kidding aside, ROMP skis out of Crested Butte are one of the better-kept secrets in the ski industry, and they can make you a pair of custom skis (choose from more than 50 graphics for the top sheet and 9 pre-tested tip and tail shapes) that will have the materials, flex, camber and rocker built specifically for your body, ability level and the type of skiing you like to do most.Cu

Make Yourself Carbon Neutral

The best gift you can give to yourself, your kids and the planet is to make yourself carbon neutral. It’s an amazing new technology and platform that has come on the scene at just the right time. And let’s face it, you’re driving a van that gets 13 MPG, so it’s on us to do what we can to offset our footprint.

The Climate Neutral program allows you to purchase a number of carbon offsets to negate the carbon emissions attributable to the average American lifestyle over the course of a year. All the energy and utility usage, air travel, commuting and road-tripping, the things a person buys, eats, etc. — all of these activities create carbon emissions and all of these factors into a personal annual carbon footprint calculation. The average American leaves a footprint of 24 tonnes of CO2e per year.

Brands and businesses can also use the tool to offset their annual emissions.

Note About the Author-

VanDOit Ambassador Aaron H. Bible is an internationally acclaimed travel writer and outdoor industry journalist. Contact him for any gear-related questions, to inquire about a new van, or to find out more about how he maximizes his VanDOit time on the road! Follow his adventures with his wife Jasmine and daughters Lavender and Marigold @team_bible_travels & @ahbible

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