The Sol Wanderer
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Off-grid. Self-contained. Free.

Boondocking

For dispersed camping with no hookups. Built around water, power, waste, and self-reliance.

Water

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  • Fresh water tank topped off

    Plan ~3 gallons per person per day.

  • Drinking water jugs (5–7 gal each)

  • Collapsible gray water tote

  • Water filter / inline sediment filter

Stretch a tank of fresh water further than you think.

Wet, lather, rinse — but turn the pump off in between. A 20-gallon tank can carry two people a long weekend if you treat every drop like it cost you something.

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Power

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  • House batteries fully charged

  • Solar panels + extension cable

  • Power bank for phones/lanterns

  • Inverter (if running AC items)

  • Battery monitor / multimeter

Solar is forgiving; lithium is generous.

Park with the long side of the camper facing south. Tilt panels in the shoulder seasons. Lithium gives you usable amp-hours all the way down — lead-acid does not.

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Waste & Sanitation

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  • Black tank empty before departure

  • Composting toilet supplies or RV chemicals

  • Trash bags + sealable container

  • Toilet paper (RV-safe)

Navigation & Recon

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  • Offline maps downloaded (Gaia / onX)

  • Cell signal booster

  • Paper backup maps + compass

  • GPS coordinates of campsite shared with someone

Scout before you commit.

Download offline maps before you leave service. Read the last three reviews of any dispersed site — they catch what the photos hide. And always have a Plan B campsite before the sun starts to drop.

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Camp Setup

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  • Leveling blocks + chocks

  • Camp chairs + table

  • Outdoor rug / mat

  • Lanterns + headlamps + spare batteries

  • Bug spray / citronella

Tools

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  • Multi-tool / Leatherman

  • Hammer + rubber mallet

  • Screwdriver set

  • Cordless drill + bits

  • Duct tape

  • Electrical tape

  • Zip ties (assorted)

  • Hose clamps

  • Spare fuses

  • Work gloves

  • Headlamp

Kitchen

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  • Propane tank(s) full

  • Stove + lighter + matches

  • Coffee setup (the non-negotiable)

  • Cooler / refrigerator pre-chilled

  • Reusable dishes + biodegradable soap

  • Trash bags for pack-it-out

One-pot meals are a love language.

Pre-chop at home. Pre-portion proteins into freezer bags. Future-you, after a long drive, will whisper thank you to past-you who took ten minutes the night before.

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Safety

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  • First aid kit

  • Fire extinguisher (check gauge)

  • CO + smoke detector batteries

  • Bear spray / wildlife awareness

  • Tire repair kit + air compressor

  • Tow strap + recovery boards

The boring stuff is the brave stuff.

Check tire pressure cold. Walk around the camper before every drive. Inspect hitch and chains. The dramatic stories all start with someone skipping the boring stuff.

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Dogs

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  • Tie-out + ground stake

  • Extra water + collapsible bowl

  • Cooling mat / paw protection

  • Vaccination records

  • Recent photo (in case they bolt)

Two Weimaraners taught me everything about pace.

Dogs need a routine the road tries to steal. Same wake-up window, a real morning walk, water you can reach without thinking. The pace is theirs, then yours.

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