HUNTING

Built for hunting

Built for hunters who need rugged, reliable equipment that can handle remote terrain and harsh conditions. The Basecamp V3 provides the mobile basecamp you need for extended hunts — with enough storage, power, and comfort to stay in the field for days.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

22-gallon water tank with electric pump
1,450 lb payload, MOLLE storage
100Ah lithium power, 1500W inverter

All Season Package

Portable AC / Heater unit
Insulated rooftop tent liner
Expion360 portable solar bundle

REAL TROPHIES

When it's buck season, the three of us roll up to basecamp like clockwork. We say we're here for deer, but really it's about dusting off a poker deck and talking smack. We've got a cooler full of hot-dogs, some sticks, and a never-ending supply of arguments nobody wins. That's the tradition. Which truck is tougher. Who had the best shot back in '09. Whether chili should ever have beans. The debates get louder as the stars get brighter, and by the end, we're all laughing too hard to care who's right.

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Every trip, someone forgets something important. A jacket. Boots. Once, an entire sleeping bag. Instead of panicking, we've made it a sport. Borrowed socks. Stolen thermos. Joe rocking a blaze-orange vest two sizes too small while the rest of us can't breathe from laughing. It's a swap meet of hand-me-downs and half-broken gear, each piece with its own story. The rifles lean against the trailer, untouched for hours, while we poke the coals and pass around stories like they're heirlooms. It never matters if we bag a thing — the memories we haul home are the real trophies.

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All Terrain Package

Articulating off-road hitch
Full-size matching spare tire
4 heavy-duty ratchet straps

Using an overland trailer as a hunting basecamp

Hunting camp is a logistics problem: get well past the trailhead, stay there for a week, keep meat cold, run lights and chargers in the dark, and haul out more weight than you brought in. The Basecamp V3 is sized for that — a 1,450 lb payload on a 3,500 lb axle, a 22-gallon water tank with an electric pump, and a 100 Ah lithium system with a 1500 W inverter.

Because the trailer stays put once camp is set, the tow vehicle stays free to run spike camps, glassing spots and pack-outs. That is the practical argument for a trailer over a truck-bed build: your basecamp does not have to come with you every time you move.

What to look for in a hunting trailer

Payload before anything else. Meat, water, fuel and gear add up fast. With a 1,800 lb dry weight and a 1,450 lb payload rating, there is real headroom left after the trailer's own mass — but weigh your loadout and respect the 3,500 lb axle rating.

Cold storage that survives the drive out. The 53 L electric fridge runs off the battery, so cooling does not stop when the ice does.

Water for field care. Twenty-two gallons with a pump means you can wash hands and equipment properly, which matters when you are handling game.

Power for a dark camp. A 1500 W inverter, four 110 V outlets and 12 V ports run lights, radio charging, spotlights and optics batteries.

Cold-weather capability. Most seasons run into freezing nights. The All Season Package adds an insulated rooftop tent liner, a portable AC/heater unit and a portable solar bundle for short winter days.

Recovery readiness. The All Terrain Package adds a full-size matching spare, four heavy-duty ratchet straps and the articulating off-road hitch hardware that keeps the trailer tracking on rutted access roads.

Which Basecamp specs matter for hunting

Spec	Basecamp V3	Why it matters hunting
Payload	1,450 lb	Meat, water, fuel and a week of gear with margin
Axle	3,500 lb total (1,750 lb per side)	Rated capacity for heavy pack-outs on rough roads
Fresh water	22 gal with electric pump	Field care, cooking and washing at a static camp
Power	100 Ah lithium, 1500 W inverter	Lights, optics and radio charging through long dark hours
Storage	MOLLE panels, rear swing-out arm option	Bulk gear stays outside the sleeping and cooking space
Chassis	3/16 in steel chassis, torsion axles	Survives repeated trips down unmaintained access roads

Hunting camp checklist

Tags, licenses and a printed copy of the current unit regulations
Game bags, knives, sharpener and a way to hang and cool meat
Fridge pre-chilled; plan for meat storage before the animal is down
Full 22-gallon water tank plus separate drinking water
Extra fuel in locking RotoPax mounts for long approaches
Insulated tent liner and heater if nights drop below freezing
Optics, spare batteries and a charging plan off the inverter
Blaze orange as required by the state you are hunting
First aid kit and a satellite communicator for no-signal country
Traction boards, straps and a shovel for the road out with a full load

Hunting trailer FAQs

Can the Basecamp handle a full elk pack-out?

The trailer is rated for a 1,450 lb payload on a 3,500 lb axle. Weigh what you are carrying, keep the load low and forward of the axle for tongue weight, and stay inside those ratings — the axle rating is a hard limit, not a target.

How do I keep meat cold at camp?

The 53 L sliding electric fridge runs off the 100 Ah lithium battery, and 220 W of solar input plus DC-to-DC charging keep it fed. For a full animal you will still need game bags, shade and a plan to get to a processor or a larger cooler.

Will the water system freeze on a late-season hunt?

Any water system can freeze in sustained sub-freezing temperatures. Drain the tank and lines when you expect hard freezes, and use the All Season Package's insulated tent liner and heater for the sleeping space.

Can I leave the trailer at camp and hunt out of the truck?

That is the main reason people choose a trailer. Unhitch, level it, and the basecamp stays set up while the tow vehicle runs roads, trailheads and pack-outs.

Is there enough power to charge optics, radios and lights all week?

For typical hunting-camp loads, yes — the limiting factor is usually the fridge, not the small electronics. The 1500 W inverter with four 110 V outlets and 12 V ports covers chargers, and the solar input replaces daytime draw.

What package should a hunter start with?

Most hunters pick the All Season Package for cold nights and the All Terrain Package for the road in: spare tire, swing-out arm, RotoPax fuel cans and ratchet straps.

Keep reading: full specifications on the Basecamp V3 product page, the tow guide, or configure your own in the 3D builder.