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We are garden-growing, outdoor recreation enthusiasts and vagabonds who spent two years traveling overland (and working) in Australia back in 2008 with our kids. We love good food, coffee, wine and home-grown produce. We also like to build things and make already built things better. Most of all though, we enjoy having adventures in beautiful places, like the Oregon Coast, the canyon country of Utah, high mountains anywhere and the hiking/biking trails and routes of the deep green Pacific Northwest. Since settling in Portland in 2010, we have embraced this wonderfully unique city and state. Please give us the privilege of enabling your adventure with Cascadia. Cheers, Peter
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Enhanced clean
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Your safety and health is key. This host has committed to a thorough cleaning regimen informed by CDC guidelines.
Cascadia is the name of our rear-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Since being professionally converted a few years ago and receiving substantial further upgrades from us, she has traveled far and wide to destinations including Moab, the Oregon Coast, Jackson Hole, Bend, Crater Lake, and the Olympic Peninsula.
Bin containing firewood, kindling, newspaper, matches and a hatchet
Can carry 2-4 bikes with no frame contact
12' Touring Rigid Stand-up Paddle Board with PFD (two available)
Karla S.
January 20215
Unfortunately, Cascadia has had to be returned to Peter, and we have had to go back to work. We spent two incredible weeks camping, in both low temperatures (21F) as well as a glorious 3 days off the grid with solar only charging in southern Nevada. The van performed in all cases, keeping us warm as we needed it and with plenty of battery power to keep the tunes going and the lights on. Peter gave us a thorough walk through of everything Cascadia had to offer, and even texted us on Xmas morning to mention something he had forgotten. Wishing we had more time to travel with Cascadia.
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Eddie B.
December 20205
Cascadia is a DREAM! The vehicle is in great shape, the structural stability and sound dampening is top shelf, and the small details from the composting biowaste receptacle (toilet) to the really cool compact German Heating unit that Peter just put in. The sound system is incredible and has seamless transitions from USB to HDMI to a phone call, the subwoofer (whoa) great for impressing the kids at night in the driveway or in the woods. The sound is incredible and the ability to tune the system with the LED lights installed along the cabin recesses along the walls - wonderful integrated system. Impressive. Peter was highly communicative, on-point with the orientation, and acted as a lifeline if needed to troubleshoot any issue that came up. I waited no longer than 20 mins. for a response on how to reset a toggle, fix a burnt fuse, or linking my Android to the on board WiFi and Bluetooth.
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Elizabeth P.
November 20205
Eric and I were virgins to Outdoorsy, this could not of been a better first experience! The van is very clean, very well stocked. Peter was very thorough with the vehicle walk through prior to departing on our coastal adventure, leaving us with complete confidence this was going to be a successful trip. The bed/linens provided are great, clean, comfortable, ..we just wanted to use our own from home, to feel more like “home” on the road. 🤗 Cooked every night on the stove top, watched a movie every night... plenty of electricity at all times. The solar panels are amazing! even in storms. cheers! Epic trip. So grateful.
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Colin M.
November 20205
Overall an excellent experience! I highly recommend renting the Cascadia. This was our first time using Outdoorsy and van camping, and we couldn't have been happier. Even prior to confirming the booking, Peter was very responsive and suggested places to visit. The checkout process was very smooth and thorough, giving us a detailed overview of how all the systems worked. We felt well prepared for the trip, and didn't encounter any surprises. Driving the van was surprisingly easy - aside from the elevated position, it felt like driving a normal car.
Max L.
October 20205
We had an amazing trip with Cascadia! Peter and Tracy did an excellent job explaining all the features on the van and how to use everything before we left and they were very thorough and passionate about it! The van itself was very easy to drive and it was my first time driving a van or RV. It is also much more spacious then we anticipated! It had tons of room for cooking and the fridge was also very good sized! Tons of great additional things included in the van too! It really had everything we needed for a week and much longer! Some fun things along with great cookware was several Yeti mugs for coffee and other drinks as well as plenty of lanterns and flashlights for when it gets dark. Overall we could not have had a better experience and are looking forward to getting our own van someday! Thank you again to Peter and Tracy for sharing their van with us!
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Katie M.
October 20205
During a time when traveling is beyond a desire but a need to recover in the outdoors, this was one of the best trips we have ever had. We decided to rent Peter’s rig because of how carefully it was outfitted. It had everything. From solar power, to dishes, pans, an incredibly comfortable large bed, mood lighting of all kinds, outlets and chargers everywhere, a bumping stereo for our long ride, down to the insect repellent, chairs, and black out shades. The bed easily turned into a table and seating. The front seat swiveled around so when we were camped there was even more room. The double burner gas stove AND small oven was a dream as well as the incredible fridge. We rented the rig for more than 8 days and never had to venture back for ice or worry about food spoiling. And did we mention dog friendly!
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