Rootless Living RLM 001 Jan/Feb 2020

When we announced the launch of a brand new digital nomad magazine in November of 2019, we received an overwhelming response for the digital edition in the first 48 hours. Some of those subscribers asked if we would have a print edition as well. We had no plans to do a printed version of the magazine in 2020. Those early requests got us thinking maybe we could do a Kickstarter for the print edition and allow a way for others to support the magazine. The Kickstarter was FULLY FUNDED and we raised 115% of our goal. We even had people buy digital subscriptions, even though they were free, because they wanted to see this magazine come to life. We offered a platinum level and you will see those generous supporters…

In 2016, when the idea of going full-time digital nomad hit me, I tried to find a resource that was all things digital nomad… there was nothing. You could find business magazines and travel magazines, and of course RV magazines, but nothing that brought these three worlds together. At that moment I knew there was a need, but as someone who had never been a digital nomad I couldn’t even try to fill it. Fast forward three years later and there still wasn’t a central source of information for aspiring or seasoned digital nomads. Something that covered all the aspects of the lifestyle, from WORKING, TRAVELING, and EXPLORING, as well as providing a COMMUNITY for digital nomads. In 2018 I saw a quote that read “If we were meant to…

I can still recall the long discussion we had about the idea of this magazine back in December of 2017. It had a different name at the time, but the premise was the same: A resource to help, inspire, and bring together this community of travelers who are redefining ‘normal’. I’ve enjoyed getting to know all the collaborators you’ll see featured in this issue as well as the issues still to come. Bringing this magazine to life over the past few months has been the most amazing experience and it’s an honor to have you holding it in your hands. If there’s one thing I wish we had when we started this journey back in June of 2017, it’s solar. We quickly found a love for boondocking and that’s one…

Do you have a place you love so much you find yourself talking about it all the time and making plans to return? For us, that place is Lone Rock, UT. It sits on the Utah/Arizona border, just outside of Page, AZ, and offers primitive lakeside camping on Lake Powell. It’s a part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area operated by the National Parks Service. I first found out about it from a fellow RVer’s post on Instagram. Luckily, they tagged the location of their beautiful, lakeside campsite and I quickly rearranged our travel plans to get us there. There are no designated campsites, you just pick a spot that looks good to you and set up camp. On our first impromptu visit, we only stayed two nights before…

When you start making the transition to digital nomading, the list of items you think you’re going to need may seem long. We asked full-time digital nomads what items they wish they had when starting out. Here’s what they had to say. BLACKSTONE TABLETOP 22 INCH PORTABLE GRILL Just about everyone we asked agreed this was a must. With two independently controlled burners and a heavy-duty cooking surface, it’s perfect for all your outdoor cooking. KEYLESS DOOR ENTRY HANDLE WITH KEYPAD AND FOB Leave your keys behind with this keyless entry handle. Easy installation makes this ideal for most Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, and Motorhomes. “This opens up a lot more free camping locations where services aren’t available” X-CHOCK WHEEL STABILIZER Prevent your RV from shifting and shaking with X-Chocks.…

Mike and Katie Gerkin bought their 2008 Palomino Sabre fifth-wheel knowing they were going to renovate it to fit the young family’s needs. Mike is a traveling nurse while Katie stays in the RV with the children and works as a freelance writer. The family follows Mike’s job and explores in the time between contracts. The couple brought their fifth-wheel home in February 2019 and renovated the RV in their spare time. By August, with their house newly listed, they were ready to hit the road. “It was a lot of work, and we thoroughly enjoyed most of the process.” Katie said. “There were times where we would get frustrated and give up, then come back with a clear head and usually got whatever we were struggling with completed.” Before…