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The red ones are our trusted #sleepingbag s. I think they'll hold up in #Kaza's cold. The second pic is of our spare sleeping bags. They'll probably end up as spreads over our mattress, or extra insulation if the mercury heads south.

#campinggear #HimachalPradesh #vanlife #camping

Here's a whole bunch of closeups of our gear. Safety stuff, backpacks, cooking stuff, pillows, umbrellas, etc. Are we missing anything important?

#camping #campinggear #hikinggear #hiking #trekking #vanlife #backpacking #backpack

This is an inflatable boat with paddles etc. Should we carry this with us? Will there be any water bodies between Kalka and Kaza where we can safely use it? Safety first, after all.

#boat #vanlife #caravan #inflatableboat #Kaza #HimachalPradesh #Chitkul #Sangla #Nako #Tabo #Narkanda

A late start to the day today. Was dropping of the kids and battling with peak our Gurgaon traffic.

We have started fitting the first cut structure into the back of the van. Further afield you see our metal shop's mechanical engineer, who we have commandeered to help us do this on priority.

#metalwork #vanlife #build #make #welding #steel

I was supposed to be at the fabricator's by now. But I have to drop people on the way. Four kids are gonna have to sit on the floor of the Innova, because no seats 😂

Anyway. Here is a pic of our collapsible camping chair and table with umbrella. Never been used before.

#campinggear #vanlife #campchair

Last minute shopping to pick up some gear. Sandals 👟 . Walking stick. Camp light 💡. Bum pack. Caps 🧢 and bandanas. A couple of shirts for the kids to spray paint 🙄

Here is the gear we will be taking with us to #Kaza #HimachalPradesh. Suggestions on what else to include or exclude are very welcome.

#camping #campinggear #vanlife #backpacking #backpackerlife

The #fabrication of the base had begun.

#metalwork #welding #sheetmetal #caravaninteriors #vanlife #tinyhouse #tinyhomes #tinyhouseinterior

This is what our route looks like. #Gurgaon to #Nako in #HimachalPradesh, and likely on to #Tabo and #Kaza. Looks like the #KMPExpressway will let us bypass all of #Delhi.
#experientialtravel #vanlife #mosttreacherousroadintheworld

This metalwork will support the bed and contain the storage in our caravan.

#3dmodelling #sheetmetal #metalwork #interiordesign #caravaninteriors

Our caravan build has begun. We have ripped out the seats from a Toyota Innova and are going to be installing some storage and a bed here.

#caravan #vanlife #tinyhouse #trailer #rving #gorving #motorhome #camper #camping