DRIVER SIDE POCKET: Knife, scissors, nail clippers, pen, pencil, natural air spray, essential oils

DRIVER SIDE UNDER: Steering wheel mounted tray, extra pants, slippers

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT: Skateboard, waterproof insulated beach blanket, 75l backpack containing shirts, pants, hoodies, wool socks, cardboard, tarp, large towel, charging cables, earbuds, & random miscellaneous items like lighters and usb sticks

PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR: Two 5 gallon water containers, washable dirty clothes holder, rechargeable shower pump

PASSENGER SIDE POCKET: Soap, alcohol, 12v 300w immersion water heater, 110v 300w immersion water heater, 110v 1500w immersion water heater, thermometer

PASSENGER SIDE UNDER: Canned food, canned drinks, tin can camping heat

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REAR PASSENGER POCKET: Underwear

REAR PASSENGER SEAT POCKET: Ankle socks, short socks, extra boxers

REAR DRIVER POCKET: Hand towels

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BACKSEAT: Sleeping pad, 100ah LiFePo battery, DC-DC inverter alternator charging, 12" subwoofer & amplifier, extra sheets & pillowcases, backpack containing hygiene items, insulated backpack containing food and perishables, 1 gallon water, extra 1 gallon water, 1 liter water, extra 1 liter water, pee container, poo bucket

BACK DASH/UPPER: Camping tent, pop up shower tent, heavy duty 8" rechargeable clip-on fans, electric guitar

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TRUNK: 1500w inverter, MPPT controller, 120w foldable solar panel, 250wh portable charging station, extra 10" fans, laptop, e-reader, bluetooth speakers, extra pee container, poo bag liners, detergent, midi keyboard, recording gear, lap tray, portable seat, headphones, guitar cables

WHEEL WELL: Spare tire, jack, hiking boots, extra shoes, extra tarp

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A couple things...

My bed is simply a 20"x70 inch piece of thin plywood with all my extra sheets on top of it, then on top of that 1" foam, on top of that a 23"x75" self-inflating sleeping mat with sheets, and down comforter

I ran pvc pipe so I have a sort of horizontal spine running through my car from back right passenger handle to back left passenger handle

Air circulation is a must during summer. Cracking the trunk during the day and having two fans blowing in the car works wonders

Block out your windows with diy homemade shades/curtains, or buy custom cut shades specific for your vehicle

I poo in my bag, and throw it away right after. I had a nice collapsable toilet with toilet seat but I prefer my thing I got from the home improvement store; it's for routing pipe I believe. It takes up a smaller footprint. My pee container lasts me about half a day before needing to empty it

Wiping down with a wet towel & soap every night keeps me clean, although when I prefer to have a "real shower" I shower discreetly in the back of grocery store parking lots, industrial areas, or at parks. I heat up my 5 gallon when needed with my 1500w immersion water heater when I can find an open outlet. When I do not feel like being discreet I go to a park, set up my pop up changing tent, and have a steamy shower inside. When I feel like being free I go to BLM land and shower outside in Nature

As an audiophile living in my car, I highly recommend this bluetooth speaker. I bought two so I can pair them in stereo and it's so worth it

This rechargeable small guitar amp thing with effects keeps me entertained

A 12v laptop charger is way more efficient than a 110v standard plug

Keep your mind busy

Go outside! Get some sun! Be outside of your vehicle and live life!

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Buy one or two of these rechargeable 8" fans. They last like 30 hours and help incredibly!

Also (tips for daytime)...

1. Stay out of the Sun
2. Establish good airflow

Accomplishing both of these things leads to the most comfortable experience possible in a car in 90°F+ temperature. The most comfortable you can get in a vehicle is rolling down every single window, fully opening the trunk, opening every single door wide open, and staying out of all sunlight. Sometimes due to our living situation stealth is priority and staying out of the sun is not always possible, so here is what I have found that actually works during the day:

1. Strip down to your undies or wear light/minimal clothing. This greatly aids being comfortable in high heat weather

2. Stand outside!!! Often the outside is much cooler than your metal tent on wheels. Go outside sometimes! Or even inside. When the heat is unbearable inside of an air-conditioned store can be your best friend, go for a walk, go to the park and read a book or take a nap; anything at all that removes you from the inner realm of your vehicle

3. Roll your front two windows down however much you feel comfortable and if you are in an appropriate enough area pop your trunk open ever so slightly. Cracking open your trunk for airflow with your front windows also cracked is one of the biggest secrets I have found to keeping cool while maintaining moderate stealth

4. Find shade. Parking out of direct sunlight is critical to staying cool. This may include moving your vehicle at some point during the day. Sunlight transfers heat. The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. Using buildings, natural structures, & trees to your advantage allows to to work with Nature instead battling against it. If you park on the East side of a street that runs North & South your car will be shaded in the morning. Move your car to the West side of the street around 1pm or 2pm when direct overhead sunlight begins hitting the hood of your vehicle. Parking structures are a lifesaver during the afternoon if any exist in your area that you can park at and get away with it

5. Window shades. Additionally window tint. This helps the most. I made my shades custom fit my windows by buying a big roll of reflectix, cutting it to the shape of my windows, attaching cardboard to one side, and using spray-on adhesive to adhere black fabric (old plain black t-shirt) to the outside so that it's no longer shiny, completely stealthy, blocks 100% sunlight, and is easy to replace & remove. For the rear and front windshield I ordered black custom made shades for my exact model car

6. Fans are amazing. In the back I have two 8" rechargeable heavy duty clip-on fans. These things are incredible! Mine are usb-c and last nearly 30 hours unplugged. For the front, when needed, I hang use a 10" 12v dc powered fan in the front driver side, front passenger side, or both sides to get maximum airflow. I recommend at least 8" for fan-blade size because in my experience anything smaller is louder and less efficient moving air, albeit will suffice if needed

7. Swamp coolers and water misters do not work inside of home for us car-dwellers. Humidity is our enemy. Although! Outside humidity can be our friend when we step outside our car and use water misters and swamp coolers while we are outside of our car. Putting a wet towel around your neck helps

8. Do not cook in your vehicle. Not only does this affect everything and smell bad, it also makes your car hotter. For things that generate heat like cooking, do this outside

9. (Optional) Divide your front area and back area so that heat gets contained. This can be counterintuitive if the division is preventing airflow, although if accomplished correctly can drastically help when sunlight is beaming in. I use a cheap black blackout curtain for this purpose which assists with stealth

10. (Optional) Insulate your top internal upholstery headliner. ...Or be like this guy. Air is an effective insulator and works well to insulate against heat coming from above. Using scrap felt from the fabric store (or Walmart) I was able to contain the heat generated from my car hood during the day. I ran pvc pipe so I have a sort of horizontal spine running through my car from back right passenger handle to back left passenger handle. This allows me to clip fabric to the middle and drape it down going to my back dash

This is my build

Last but not least, remember you live in a car which...hopefully...has air-conditioning. If needed turn your car on, drive around, blast your air-conditioner on max, & enjoy the sweet cool airflow all around you!

Summer Heat Tips and How To Keep Cool

I used to live in a RAV-4; a Crosstrek is a similar SUV. Currently I am living in my 4-door car. I took out the back seats which is a tiny bit of work (just a couple of screws, look up your exact car's rear seat removal on Youtube it's easy) and threw in a bed on a piece of plywood. I will comment below with additional helpful information

Buy a portable power bank if you can't afford an auxillary (additional) battery. I use a $150 250wh power station and am happy with it. For solar, when needed, I use this $190 120w foldable solar panel For a long term solution, should you ever decide to do so, get a $690 100ah LiFePo battery and you should be pleased. I keep this charged with my vehicle using a $115 DC-DC battery charger. For charging smaller items a solar panel is sufficient if you're looking to save money

This is my favorite fan