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Benchmark Vehicles

Planning a sabbatical or retirement road trip across Europe or the Americas? Portland-based Benchmark Vehicles will provide you with the ultimate escape vessel. The company specialises in building vicious-looking off-road adventure vans like the one featured below. This is the ultimate adventure van, each build is a result of superior workmanship, with every detail unique to the individual customer. So whether you are a weekend warrior, or want to give up the rat race and live in a van, or want a van for frequent low-prep camping with the family, these guys will build your dream escape. The camper vans are specifically designed to hold up to natural elements, each one has a modern, functional design and is built with their own custom-made components. They offer a huge amount of customization for your cycling, skiing, camping, and earth-roaming adventures. Head over to their website for more information on how to order the perfect adventure van that goes where a conventional camper cannot go to.



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Campworks NS-1 Adventure Trailer - Image

Campworks NS-1 Adventure Trailer

Embark on outdoor adventures with the Campworks NS-1 Adventure Trailer, designed for rugged off-road living. This Colorado-built trailer boasts BG Goodrich KO2 tires, 18 inches of ground clearance, and off-road prowess. Overlanding meets eco-consciousness with the NS-1 being 100% solar-powered, featuring up to 11,000 watts of battery storage. Crafted for comfort, it includes a roll-out kitchen, outdoor shower, roof tent, solar panels, and more. The interior offers a...
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HitchFire Grill

Grill where no one has grilled before with the new HitchFire Grill, the world’s first hitch-mounted grill! Made for any outdoor enthusiast seeking to explore off the beaten path, HitchFire introduces the idea of Adventure Grilling with their new Forge15 grill; making sure you can enjoy your favorite meal with friends and a view no matter where your trips take you. Running off the ubiquitous 1lb propane cannisters, the Forge 15 is made of rugged powder-coat steel b...
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EHANG184 ONE-SEATER DRONE

Chinese drone maker Ehang are taking the game one step further, unveiling the Ehang184, a one-seater drone that can carry you around. The autonomous aerial vehicle employs four arms and eight propellers to transport a person (up to 220 lbs) at speeds reaching 62-miles-per-hour. The 500-lb quadcopter lets the user control navigation through an on-board app, where you can choose a destination, then simply sit back and relax as the drone takes over. watch the inspirati...
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