Going on holiday in a van or camper van has many advantages, which explains the success of this way of travelling. Freedom of movement is the first advantage. With a house on wheels, you can migrate as you wish, stop when you want, without depending on predefined itineraries and schedules. You can go wherever you want, whenever you want.
Changing locations every day allows you to constantly discover new landscapes and be closer to nature, from morning to night. There's no need to travel to the other side of the country; you can travel a few dozen kilometres to rediscover your region. Thanks to vans and camper vans, you can get away from the crowds and escape to recharge your batteries in a natural environment. It's also the perfect opportunity to bring your recreational equipment and transport a paddleboard to enjoy the lakes and rivers you encounter on the road. There's no need to go away for a week either; a weekend is enough to break away from everyday life.
Travel becomes much more spontaneous and authentic: there's no need to have booked months in advance for an expedition. As soon as an opportunity arises, you can move and stop at the ideal place to escape, all away from mass tourism.
The freedom of travel by camper van
Practising Stand-Up Paddleboarding will provide you with many benefits, similar to travelling in a camper van. When you stop near a body of water, inflate your SUP and explore the surroundings from the water. Just like on your road trip in a van, you can dock wherever you like and enjoy a moment of calm in the middle of nature. Expect to access preserved, deserted and natural spots, which are only accessible from the water.
As you can see, travelling in a camper van or a van with an inflatable SUP in the trunk is the perfect combination to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature and discover landscapes in a different way. Moreover, it will allow you to take care of your physical fitness, even when travelling.
Ease of transport and storage of inflatables
Travelling by camper van requires minimalist packing, prioritising items that take up as little space as possible. That's why there's no need to overload yourself with a heavy, rigid board. In addition to saving you space, choosing an inflatable paddleboard will eliminate all transport difficulties.
Folded in its bag, it easily fits into the trunk of your van. The transport bag for an inflatable SUP usually takes the form of a backpack, sometimes even with wheels, which makes it easy to carry to the water.
Our SROKA inflatable Stand-Up Paddle transport bags have a large storage space (149 L volume), while remaining lightweight and resistant. The design of these bags allows for optimal and quick access and storage of the SUP. You can also slip in all your belongings, your towel, your sunscreen, your GoPro, etc.).
Please note that we offer a Full Pack option, for absolute comfort when setting up your SUP with an electric pump. The full pack also includes a 50% carbon paddle and a leash. In addition, we offer two or three-piece detachable paddles that can fit into your SUP bag.
The strength and durability of inflatables
Travelling with an inflatable board can be a deterrent due to fear of damaging it. Rest assured that a quality inflatable SUP will withstand transport very well and will follow you everywhere for several years without changing. Of course, you need to adopt good habits to guarantee the lifespan of your SUP: avoid shocks, store it in its bag, don't leave it in the sun, don't go on rocks, don't jump on the board, etc.
As you might expect, what differentiates a rigid inflatable paddleboard from an "inflatable mattress" is its construction and the materials used.
The Fusion technology we use at SROKA is, for us, the most reliable, and it also allows for a reduction in the overall weight of the board (by about 2 kg). We also use the best Dropstitch and PVC on the market. In addition, three layers of PVC on the rails significantly stiffen the boards. This design is also exclusive to SROKA, offering one of the best glides of all paddleboards on the market while being a solid product. It guarantees the longevity of the product, avoiding the delamination problems that can be found in some brands. No worries before, during, and after use, so you can travel with peace of mind!
Choosing your inflatable SUP for camper van travel?
SROKA's Easy range is the perfect compromise for beginners in SUP. For touring, the 10′ and 10'6 inflatable Easy paddleboard pack is ideal for discovering this sport. If you are looking for great stability for long-distance tours, opt for the Easy 11'6×32 and the Easy 12'6×32. We designed these packs to be accessible, while remaining high-performance. As a result, the Easy SUP is sold as a complete ready-to-sail pack.
Malibu inflatable SUPs are All Around boards, accessible to everyone, for family outings, surfing small waves or even trying SUP-yoga. The Malibu 10′ will be particularly suitable for lighter riders (under 80kg), regardless of skill level or physical abilities. The Malibu 10'6, wider, thicker and longer, will suit larger riders.
Thanks to Fusion Technology construction, Malibu paddleboards are high-end quality, with optimal rigidity, for effortless gliding on the water and, above all, to make your SUP last over time.
For those who enjoy long excursions, the Alpha inflatable paddleboard range offers speed, performance, and stability. It's an excellent compromise for long rides, with superb glide and speed requiring little effort. Alpha models are also built using Fusion Technology, for optimal durability and gliding comfort.
If you want to surf waves while having a point of support, head for an inflatable model such as the Waves 9.5 Fusion. By using the paddle as a motor, you can glide effortlessly on the waves. Its relatively short shape with a round outline allows for carving.
If you're already proficient in Stand-Up Paddleboarding and want to glide over swells with a paddle stroke, we highly recommend SUP-Foiling. This practice will allow you to experience the first sensations of Foiling.
SUP Foiling equipment has several advantages. First, it is very versatile: with your foil and board, you can practice Wing Foil (with a wing in your hands), or foil towed behind a boat, etc. Second, the equipment is very easy to transport, and it is even possible to fit everything into one bag! We designed the SROKA AIR inflatable foil board in 5’3, 6, and 6’4. This board is just as good as rigid boards. Our PVC manufacturing makes them extremely robust, while maintaining efficient glide. Moreover, this board will facilitate your transport and allow you to travel with ease. It is also supplied with its transport bag with wheels, with the capacity to store a SROKA AIR, a wing, and a foil. Find all the information to choose your SUP Foil in this article.