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Author: Kristen Bates

Kristen Bates lives & works from her RV, primarily boondocking off-grid. She owns and operates a women-led travel company, Legit Trips.  Kristen loves to explore new places and inspire others to do the same.  If she’s not typing away on her laptop, she’s off on an adventure- hiking, biking, or SUP boarding. You can follow her RV adventures @PerpetualMoves and learn more about her travel company at LegitTrips.com.
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Gift Guides | Hiking Gear

15 Gifts For Hikers to Fuel Their Adventures

ByKristen Bates December 14, 2022October 16, 2023 Updated: October 16, 2023

Looking for some unique gifts for hikers? You’ve come to the right place. Wondering what to get the hiker who has everything?…

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RV Living

Tiny Living in an RV: The Top 7 Hidden Benefits

ByKristen Bates December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Many people, myself included, choose RV life for the freedom, adventure, and spontaneity it affords. We chase the possibilities of the open…

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Gift Guides

Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Women: Ideas They Will Love

ByKristen Bates November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

It’s that time of year when you may be looking for both unique and practical gift ideas for the woman in your…

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RV Travel | Van Life

The Best Van Life Books to Inspire and Educate

ByKristen Bates November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Maybe you’re thinking about van life as an option for your lifestyle. Or maybe you’re already elbow-deep in your own campervan conversion….

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Camping & Hiking with Dogs | RV Living

Essential Accessories You Need When RVing with Dogs

ByKristen Bates November 8, 2022March 1, 2023 Updated: March 1, 2023

One of the best parts about traveling by RV is that your furry friend can come along too.  Full-time RVing with dogs…

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RV Living

Full-Time RV Living Lessons From 9 Years On the Road

ByKristen Bates October 26, 2022January 7, 2023 Updated: January 7, 2023

I started full-time RVing in 2013, and the RVing landscape has changed a lot over the years. As you can imagine, I…

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RV Living

15 of the Best Tiny Home Living Hacks for RV Life

ByKristen Bates October 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Moving into an RV or other small space can be intimidating. The obvious solution to tiny living is to have less stuff. …

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Camping & RV Recipes

Vegan Camping Meals To Keep You Fueled and Happy

ByKristen Bates September 30, 2022November 24, 2023 Updated: November 24, 2023

In the past, traditional camping meals may have been dominated by animal products (think: hot dogs and hamburgers), but today there are…

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RV Living

What Do Full-Time RVers Do For Work?

ByKristen Bates September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

If you’re considering the full-time RV lifestyle, work may be one of the most challenging logistical pieces to your puzzle. Of course,…

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Colorado | RV Parks

The Best Itinerary for 5 Perfect Days in Durango

ByKristen Bates August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

If you’ve never been to Durango, we’ve put together this perfect five-day itinerary to show off the best of what Durango has…

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Camping & RV Recipes

13 RV Convection Oven Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water

ByKristen Bates July 27, 2022January 10, 2023 Updated: January 10, 2023

You’re heading out of town to go camping for the week or the weekend, and you want to eat well with the…

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RV Living

10 Most Annoying Things About RV Living

ByKristen Bates July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

RV living has gained mass appeal in recent years.  Remote work coupled with an interest in more local, self-contained travel, has more…

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RV Living | RV Setup

6 Important RV Upgrades for Your Boondocking Dreams

ByKristen Bates June 20, 2022February 24, 2025 Updated: February 24, 2025

Do you have dreams of getting away for some solitude? Here are our recommendations for six of the best RV upgrades for…

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RV Tours | RV Travel

Top 7 Best Class C RVs Under 25 Feet

ByKristen Bates June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Are you on the hunt for the best Class C RVs under 25 feet? We’ve rounded up seven to help you narrow…

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