Adventure Van Product Reviews, Pop-Up Shows & Expo Exhibitors

Product Reviews

About Calico Van

As adventure van owners, we understand the risk of purchasing upgrades based solely on digital marketing. While industry expos provide a valuable opportunity to inspect gear in person, many high-quality manufacturers lack the resources to attend every event. This creates a gap between what is advertised and how a product actually performs in the field.

The concept for Calico Van was born during a visit to Banff National Park in Canada after we visited Backland Expedition Gear. Seeing their operation and products firsthand gave us the confidence to invest in their equipment—an experience we believe should be accessible to every van owner.

Calico Van serves as a bridge between premium manufacturers and adventure van owners. We rigorously vet industry-leading products to ensure they meet our standards for performance and durability. Our goal is to eliminate the guesswork from the outfitting process, allowing you to invest with confidence and focus on the road ahead.

Why we chose the name Calico 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.

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