Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Currently producing over 800W of solar with the help of a tiny new 500W panel I’m testing from Bluetti, alongside 420W of rooftop Victron panels. 131
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Gemini and ChatGPT have transformed #vanlife for us. These omniscient travel advisers allow us to spend less time planning and more time experiencing. 041
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 14/11/2025I'm on day 44 of my European roadtrip. Here's a #vanlife video I did for work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgy...youtube.comVan life tech tour: how I work from anywhereYouTube video by The Verge 1152
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Finally getting some kitesurfing in at this magical off-season spot in Viganj, Croatia 150
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Behind the scenes #vanlife feature video shot in Croatia for @theverge.com 0100
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Hank doesn't care about optimizing solar input. #vanlife 130
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Story coming up about how I power my van with all-in-one solar generators (aka, power stations) instead of a bespoke Victron Energy solution. 020
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Like many #vanlifers, I just lost the free pause feature on my Startlink Mini Roam subscription. It's now $5/€5 per month for zero added value for a dish I don't use six months of the year. Feels like a clear bait and switch, to me, given the "pay as you go" promise. 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Can't wait to have an Elon Musk alternative for #vanlife space internet. Still unclear what the schedule is for Europe or the US, and we don't have pricing or terminal specs anywhere. www.theverge.com/news/718816/...theverge.comAmazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next yearProject Kuiper doesn’t even have 100 sats in orbit yet. 030
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 02/08/2025I had mixed feelings about this BougeRV CRD2 fridge / freezer combo for #vanlife. It does all the stuff it needs to but there's an alarming inattention to detail. 000
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 23/07/2025A battery-powered Starlink Mini! Why doesn't SpaceX offer this? My review: 020
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 22/07/2025The enshitification of Instagram continues with these unskippable "Ad breaks" with countdown timers. 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 20/07/2025They are. But haven’t worn them in a few months because it’s dry and I want a shoe that breathes better in heat. 100
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 20/07/2025A bit too big for my Sprinter #vanlife adventures but my god is it impressive for a portable. My review: 020
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 11/06/2025A tree, giver of life and enemy to solar panels, got aggressive with my van recently, shattering a panel and leaving a scar. #vanlife 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Took a pre-production VanMoof S6 for a spin yesterday. All my issues with their previous e-bikes have been addressed, especially the automatic shifter. I'll also be doing a long-term review to see if claims of improved serviceability and longevity are true. 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 04/06/2025In additional to a 30A Anderson output for RV integration, I like Anker's gas generator passthrough feature and bidirectional inlet box for home backup: spend less on a smaller battery array that can be charged during a blackout while simultaneously powering critical devices inside the home. 020
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Got this magnetic shower holder from Tactic Vans. Simple, inexpensive, and hugely convenient. www.tacticvans.com/shop/p/magne... 000
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Prior to this #vanlife review I was planning to install a permanent shower cabin in my Sprinter for about 10x the price. No more. 140
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 14/05/2025My father left behind a typewritten memoir that I’ve returned to again and again since his passing so many years ago. Oh, how I wish there was a hand-written version instead of an impersonal Microsoft Word file. 020
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 10/05/2025They bring us to the precipice of being able to upload a 3D foot scan for made-to-order shoes printed exactly to our specifications, and I’m here for it. 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 04/05/2025“for anyone that needs to occasionally heat or cool small spaces in temperate climates, especially if they’re located off the grid.” 011
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 04/05/2025In for review: Adidas Climacool, a 100% 3D printed shoe that anyone can buy 050
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 16/04/2025It's an uphill king but a downhill menace. Tested it over 5km of walking up and down 5 and 10 percent grades with loads over 100kg. 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 14/04/2025o.0 "The world’s first purpose built mountain bike specific camper" escapod.us/trailers/top... 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 13/04/2025My own Freitag messenger bag has lasted 20 years. I expect the same from the new Henry model. Bonus pic of Hank. 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Starlink Mini already transformed #vanlife for myself and others — can't wait to try Amazon's service launching this year. 100
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 01/04/2025“Personally, I go through about 1.6kWh per day when traveling in my modified Sprinter van.” 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 29/03/2025I didn’t expect to like it this much. A camplight for more than #vanlife 010
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Good for you. I know plenty of people, including my wife, who are afraid to solo camp without some extra safety. 000
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Home for a bit but still buzzing about this #vanlife stopover at Kaysersberg in the Alsace region of France. 020
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 26/03/2025This 360-degree wireless video surveillance solution for #vanlife made me feel safer and recorded furry nocturnal visitors. www.theverge.com/reviews/6361...theverge.comReolink’s wireless camera easily transitions from vanlife to homelife360-degree van surveillance that can be repurposed inside or outside the home. 030
Trixxy @trixbsky.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Some recent #vanlife and @theverge.com review pics from Switzerland. 050
