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TOP 5 BOONDOCKING MISTAKES

BOONDOCKING, SELF-CONTAINED, OFF-GRID and unplugged—whatever you call it, if you’ve tried it, you’ve probably learned some lessons along the way. Most nomads consider boondocking an initiation into RV living, a rite of passage into the world of self-sufficiency and adventure.

No matter how much research you do before your first boon-docking experience, there will likely be some mishaps along the way. We’ve polled Rootless Living readers to share some of the worst mistakes they’ve made while camping off-grid!

1 NOT RESEARCHING OR SCOUTING THE ROAD AHEAD

When you have a big rig, researching and scouting your route can be the difference between finding a great camp easily and going through the long and

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