Linhbergh Nguyen

A totaled van, impossible deadlines, and countless setbacks couldn’t stop John Pangilinan from building the ultimate family adventure rig. His 2022 Ford Transit’s journey from concept to SEMA debut—and beyond—proves that perseverance pays off when the destination is creating memories with those you love.

Seven years is a long time. A lot of life can happen in that time—massive life-changing milestones or smaller, less important memories that we hold onto for the many years following. The smell of a certain city, the excited vibe of traveling abroad, the taste of a never-had fruit, or the gentle smile of someone you just met that could potentially turn into something more… But it’s the big milestones that mark our lives in a significant way.

Camp cooking gets a bad rap. It’s either known to be freeze-dried backpacker meals that require boiling water, premade food that can easily be reheated, or the usual hamburgers and hot dogs. There’s an air of inconvenience whenever the topic of cooking at camp gets brought up. “It’s a hassle.” “Camp meals are just for sustenance.” “I hate doing dishes.” Times have changed. The economy has changed. Budgets are tighter. The landscape of food has changed.