Dacia, for a while now, has been selling the most affordable camper van around - a 'Sleep Pack' that clips into the back of a Jogger, Duster, or Bigster and which turns those cars into a mobile bedroom. Now, the budget-friendly brand is expanding its 'InNature' camping range to make it even easier and comfier to go off-grid.
Remind us what the Sleep Pack is?
The Sleep Pack is really clever. It's a compact wooden box that clips onto the tie-down points in the boot of a Jogger, Duster, or Bigster. On top of the box is a fold-out frame and a futon-style mattress that, when you have folded down the back seats (or the middle row of seats in the case of the Jogger; the Sleep Pack occupies the space left by the removable third row seats) extends out to the backs of the front seats and provides you with a (surprisingly comfortable) double bed. The Sleep Pack itself includes some luggage storage space, so you're not losing all of your boot, plus the lid folds out to make a handy small table.
So what's new?
Well, there's an upgraded Sleep Pack now - the Sleep Pack+, which comes with extra accessories depending on which vehicle you're driving. For a Jogger, you get blackout blinds, and a handy storage bag for the removable seats, but also a spacious tent that clips on to the rear of the car, dramatically expanding your living and sleeping space.
The Duster and the Jogger get the blinds and the tents, and also some extra lashing ring accessories.
Anything else?
Yes, there's also a handy new awning, which measures three metres by three metres when unfolded, and which clips onto the roof bars, so it's compatible with the smaller Dacia Sandero Stepway too. The awning is made up of 40 per cent recycled material, and it also comes with handy telescopic poles, which means you can pop it up quickly. Once up, it's great at keeping both sun and rain off (we've tried it).
Added to all of that, Dacia is also expanding the range of accessories it makes for its 'YouClip' system - the small square-shaped hooks dotted around the cabins and boots of all Dacia models now - and the new lineup includes a sunglasses holder and a neat folding shopping bag made from 100 per cent recycled material.