# 287 Best Vanlife Apps-ish, an overlooked resource, Toadstool Geology, Strange Electronics

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Podcast: [Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-to-go-a-vanlife-podcast-498728)
Published: 2026-01-28T20:08:28+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3022

## Resource

The best apps for vanlife aren't apps! We'll explain. We'll also try an induction cooktop, visit another planet, consider the oldest tool ever found, turn lights into fans, and hear a tale of lost youth. NOT me. Ever. VANLIFE WEBSITES: •iOverlander — https://www.ioverlander.com •Campendium — https://www.campendium.com •FreeCampsites — https://www.freecampsites.net •Recreation.gov — https://www.recreation.gov•CellMapper — https://www.cellmapper.net •US Forest Service Travel — https://apps.fs.fed.us/TravelAccess/ •Google Maps (Web) — https://maps.google.com •Google My Maps — https://www.google.com/mymaps •Ventusky (Weather Maps & Forecast Visualization) — https://www.ventusky.com •OpenSignal (Cell Coverage & Signal Maps) — https://www.opensignal.com •ChatGPT (Free AI via Web) — https://chat.openai.com •AAA Gas Prices — https://gasprices.aaa.com PRODUCT REVIEW Vevor 400 watt portable panels A PLACE TO VISIT Toadstool Geologic Parthttps://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/nebraska/recreation/toadstool-geological-park-and-campground FCC Notice: If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

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