THIS is #canlife. WE are Freedom in a Can!

Our new life chapter started back in 2010 with 'that day' at work, some courage, and an impromptu bid on eBay for a 1957 camper!

You will find the rest of the story within the pages of our website and almost monthly newsletter.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as 

Freedom in a Can. 

We hope our story will inspire YOU to start living your best life and THRIVE!

 Need some reliable refrigeration that's also super energy efficient?  

We’ve put our ICECO VL45 up against 5 YEARS of relentless off-grid abuse to determine if this compressor-driven workhorse remains the gold standard for 

RV, van, and skoolie-life refrigeration. 

From rattling down washboard roads to extreme desert heat to frozen mountain nights (and more!), we take a look at the long-term efficiency, structural integrity, and cosmetic appearance of this fridge freezer.

Get 12% off all ICECO products!

(promo code = CANLIFE)

Watch our 5 year review video and enter to WIN an ICECO VL45 Fridge Freezer before May 25, 2026!  Winner must have a mailing address in the contiguous 

48 U.S. states. 

When you sign-up for a Harvest Hosts membership, there are several great plans to choose from -- from the very basic ($79*) to the all access option ($135*)!  

Check out our recent blog for details about each membership option.  Regardless of which one you choose -- it's truly one of the best deals out there for RVers to enjoy life AND save a chunk of change on camping fees!

*Use our link and CANLIFE20 promo code at checkout to get these awesome deals (20% off your first-year membership)!

 Summer is coming, deciduous trees are filled out with leaves, and somehow the weight of life just feels a bit lighter.  

If you love to camp under trees, but are tired of not getting good enough rooftop solar gain, ShadowFlux panels are a great option for those who camp near trees OR if your RV's rooftop air conditioner or fan vent casts a shadow on your roof.  

Even when up to 30% shaded, the anti-shading technology built into these babies allow them to still produce power!  To see real numbers in action, check out the video review we did comparing a Renogy 200W traditional solar panel with the Renogy 200W ShadowFlux panel. 

Be sure to use our affiliate link (renogy.sjv.io/LPEyNY) and promo code "CANLIFE" for some additional savings at Renogy.

Planning a national park road trip?   Learn from the "nerds" NOT the social media influencers!  As National Parks Nerds who've explored every single national park that you can drive to, we've got some solid advice, not just sensationalized clickbait. 

We just added several new parks to our 

Best of America's National Park Series, 

which include camping options in/near parks, scenic drives, best hikes and activities, seasonal weather advice, and much more.

Subscribe to our Canlife Correspondence Newsletter OR follow us on Facebook or Instagram to participate in our annual National Park Week Trivia Contest...August 22-30, 2026.  Study up and get ready for our BIG trivia contest this summer!   

We run on solar nearly 100% of the time -- every day, all over the continent, 

during every season. 

Our small, energy dense solar powered system powers both our life on the road AND our mobile business.  It's truly amazing what some quality components combined with some tried-and-true tricks up our sleeves will do to make the most of a small system!

Check out our virtual tour then head over to our Solar Resources page to learn how to size your own system!

Our full-time off-grid RV lifestyle would not be possible without a little help from the sun!  

Learn how we've thrived with a small, sustainable system for over a decade and saved over $200K on camping fees. 

Grab your favorite beverage and click here to get started on your own amazing solar powered journey. Use promo code CANLIFE at renogy.com to save a bundle on a solar powered system!

We've been busy in Hamlet's test kitchen, making healthy, fresh, and mouth watering recipes to share with our fellow RVers and campers alike.  Remember, it's not the size of your kitchen, it's the size of your imagination!

We hope you enjoy our ever-growing list of camp cooking recipes and a few outdoor cooking tips!  Please share some of your own -- we'll give you credit if we publish them.

"You're living my dream life!"  If we had a nickel for every time we've heard this from fellow travelers, we wouldn't need to work at all.  But, most of us need to and we've got a ton of great resources for finding it!

From seasonal work to side gigs to starting your own mobile business to exploring the equipment you'll need to do so, check out our tips and tricks for working from your RV while traveling around the continent!

We can keep our camping costs down to less than $125 per month with a these very helpful resources in our back pocket.  

Check out the apps we love to find FREE camping on public land, beautiful remote campgrounds, and fun local businesses which allow overnight parking.

Wait...did we catch you day dreaming about living an RV lifestyle?  You're not getting any younger, figure out how to make it work for you!   See our Upcoming Seminar Series schedule for our seminar topics, show times, and more!

Want to camp in a national park, but all campsites are booked solid?  With folks making reservations 6 months out, we thought the days of spontaneous camping trips were over!  Not anymore.  

Score popular campsites at sold out campgrounds with a Dyrt Alert.  We absolutely love this new system and have nabbed numerous sites at popular campgrounds with just a few clicks.  

Check out just how simple it is!

Try The Dyrt PRO app for FREE for 30 days!