SMALL SPACES / OPEN ROADSMake a small space
Make a small space
feel like enough.
Nine thoughtful car-camping worksheets for sleeping space, storage and overnight planning. Measure first. Settle in second.
MEASURED, NOT GUESSED
A RECTANGULAR SPACE STUDY / NOT A VEHICLE PLANSleeping Platform Fit / SAMPLE ENTRIES
Length clearance10 cm
Width clearance15 cm
Sleeping footprint1.8 m²
Change these inputs →The cupboards
A place for the little things.
Car-camping space and stay planning / 9 focused tools
01Sleeping Platform FitCompare usable flat vehicle space with a chosen sleeping rectangle.Space02Storage Bin LayoutCount axis-aligned identical bins on a rectangular floor.Storage03Curtain Fabric CutCalculate a rectangular fabric cut with seam allowance on every edge.Making04Foam Layer StackCombine mattress layers without estimating comfort.Making05Quiet Stay BudgetCombine a nightly site fee with small overnight expenses.Stay06Vent Screen MaterialEstimate mesh and edge-tape quantities for rectangular screens.Making07Bedding Compression RatioCompare uncompressed and packed rectangular bedding volumes.Storage08Stay Changeover TimeAdd packing, site clearing and arrival setup tasks.Stay09Portable Light RuntimeEstimate an idealized lamp duration from stored energy.Energy
Search all 9 tools →Make the assumptions part of the plan.
Replace the examples with your own checked figures. Every worksheet includes its calculation method, a worked example and what the result cannot tell you.
Read our approach →Noah Williams / Independent site contact