10/09/2026
Jared recently took a Leisure Travel Van on a spring migration shoot, and it completely changed how he covered the trip.
Here’s how:
1. No 3:00 AM alarms! He woke up inside the park and hit the trails for sunrise shots.
2. Total flexibility to chase birds between spots with all his gear packed.
3. A mobile basecamp to keep camera batteries charging all day.
4. A real kitchen! No running off for fast food or living on granola bars.
5. A warm shower and a real bathroom waiting right at the trailhead.
Bottom line: more time in the wild, way less stress, and better light.
Want to see more from Jared's trip? Click the link to read the full blog post on our website.
📷 by Instagram users: and .vandermeer
🔗 https://leisurevans.com/blog/birding-manitoba-in-the-unity-the-ultimate-wildlife-photography-basecamp/