As adventure van owners ourselves, we know the frustration of buying gear sight-unseen, only to be let down by its quality or performance. While van expos offer a great chance to get hands-on with new products, many small but high-quality manufacturers lack the resources to attend every major event.

Calico Van bridges that gap. We personally vet the best accessories and bring them directly to the community—whether that’s at a regional expo or a pop-up showing at a local trailhead, brewery, or resort. We’re here to make sure you can see, touch, and trust your gear before it ever hits your van.

Our name, Calico Van, is a shout-out to Wasabi—our stunning Maine Coon and the true ‘heart and soul’ of this operation. While she currently views the van with a healthy dose of skepticism (she’s more of a stationary-luxury kind of girl), we’re still crossing our paws that she’ll eventually trade her window perch for a passenger seat.