02/07/2023
Vans became a communal form of escapism for liberated youth, where nomads could band together and live beyond mainstream society. Van culture connected people who shared visions of an alternative lifestyle; it was at the heart of the counterculture. With the limited space that comes with living in a van, people can only carry their most essential items with them, forcing them to reassess what’s truly valuable in their life. The lack of material goods allows people to embrace immaterial things like health, nature, and freedom.