After tent camping for over 20 years, they got really tired of cooking and packing up in the rain, and sleeping on an air mattress that never stayed inflated. The teardrop just seemed like a perfect fit to keep the cozy tent feeling but upgrade on sleeping and cooking arrangements. Joel and Melissa started building their own DIY Vaga in South Carolina. What made you want to build a tiny camper? We have been tent campers for over 20 years and loved it but we got really tired of cooking and packing up in the rain, fighting elements in a tent, and sleeping on an air mattress that never stays inf ..read more

It started with a tent that was starting to leak a little bit. Tenting was their favorite way of camping but also started to realize it was getting harder to go from horizontal to vertical. So, they started to think about alternatives. That's when they landed on Wander Tears and started their Vaga build. Chris and Michelle started building their own DIY Vaga in Tasmania, Australia. What made you want to build a tiny camper? It started with a tent that was starting to leak a little bit. Tenting is our favourite way of camping and has been for 35 years along with bushwalking. We also stared to ..read more

After camping in the Tetons, Sarah and Bryce decided they wanted to find a way to camp in a more comfortable and affordable way so they could continue to explore the National Parks. That’s when they came across Wander Tears and chose to take on a Teardrop Trailer build. Sarah and Bryce started building their own DIY Vaga in Salt Lake City, UT. What made you want to build a tiny camper? We took a trip to the Tetons and waking up on day four we said we decided we wanted to camp more comfortably in the future. We wanted access to affordable and comfortable time in the National Parks. What was yo ..read more

After a few months of contemplating, Caitlin and Aimee decided a teardrop build was the right choice for them. They loved the convenience, luxury, and security that the camper provides over a tent. Caitlin and Aimee decided to fast track their build and purchased a Wander Tears trailer frame and Vaga Kit. After about 2 months of work, they have a teardrop! Cailtlin and Aimee built their DIY Vaga in Colorado using the Vaga Kit and trailer frame. What made you want to build a tiny camper? Camping and getting out into nature have been essential to us. We wanted a setup that allowed us a more ext ..read more

John and Crystal are on their second DIY teardrop. A lot of memories made and lessons learned throughout the 15,000 miles clocked on their first build. Ultimately, they decided they wanted to improve their camper and start fresh now that they have some build experience. John and Crystal built their teardrop in Texas using the DIY Vaga Plans. What made you want to build a tiny camper? Experiences as a family are the best life. This is a re-build. Version 1 went through 32 states and about 15,000 miles. We drove through the remains of a hurricane in New Jersey and believe that was the start of ..read more

After stumbling upon Wander Tears, Tom and his wife thought about purchasing a custom teardrop. Ultimately, they decided to take on a DIY project and build their own. Tom started building his own DIY Vaga in San Diego, California. What made you want to build a tiny camper? My wife and I were seriously looking at purchasing one but with the long lead time and cost I thought what the heck I'll build my own and save a little money. What was your experience level with the skills required to build a camper (wood working, electrical, metal work, etc.) when you started? I think the old cliché "Jack ..read more

If you love the outdoors, you likely prioritize experiences. These are our tried and true favorite items that have made our experiences on camping trips even more enjoyable! They would make thoughtful and useful gifts for the outdoors lover in your family this holiday season. * Some of the links below are affiliate, meaning we get a small kickback (at no extra cost to you) if you choose to shop through our links. Thank you for your support! For your camper Adventure Awaits Map An Adventure Awaits Maps An Adventure Awaits has a collection of USA, World, and National Parks maps are a great gif ..read more

John wanted the ability to get to remote places while traveling and thought a teardrop would allow him to do just that. Buying one was out of his budget so he decided DIYing one was the way to go. He started building his own DIY Vaga in Lancaster, California earlier this year and took it on it’s Maiden voyage in July! What made you want to build a tiny camper? I wanted to get to remote places and the prices to buy on were to high What was your experience level with the skills required to build a camper (wood working, electrical, metal work, etc.) when you started? I have been around metal fab ..read more

Ben is an avid outdoorsman and lover of travel, he's backpacked and/or tent camped in all but two of the United States and even thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail back in 2011. Ben's fallen out of touch with adventuring the last few years but is eager to get back to it with his new DIY Vaga! Ben built his teardrop in Holland, Michigan using our  DIY Vaga Plans. Here’s some insight on his build! What made you want to build a tiny camper? I've always been avid outdoorsman and love to travel. I've backpacked and/or tent camped in all but two of the United States and even thru-hiked the ..read more

As someone that loves the look of the vintage teardrop trailers, Dave Young decided to build one for his portable bar business, Park ‘n ‘ Pour. Dave built his teardrop in Camperdown Vic Australia, using our  DIY Vaga Plans. Here’s some insight on his build! What made you want to build a tiny camper? I wanted to build a portable bar for our business and love the look of vintage teardrop campers. What was your experience level with the skills required to build a camper (wood working, electrical, metal work, etc.) when you started? I build convert vans to campervans for a living through my ..read more