Vanlife T-Shirt
Description
The Vanlife T-Shirt is a soft, simple, everyday tee built for life on the road. A clean unisex van life shirt in six earthy colors — Black Heather, Burnt Orange, Forest, Military Green, Mustard and Toast — cut from combed and ring-spun cotton so it feels broken-in from the first wear. Wear it to the trailhead, the campground, the coffee stop, or the office. It's the kind of shirt that ends up in the rotation whether or not you actually own a van.
Why vanlifers keep coming back to this tee
- Soft combed cotton feel — ring-spun yarn for a smoother surface and a lighter, less bulky drape than a standard heavyweight tee.
- True-to-size unisex fit — a modern, straight cut in S through 2XL that works for men and women. See the size guide below before you order.
- Six road-tested colors — earthy, low-key tones that pair with denim, shorts, boots and everything already in your van drawer.
- Holds up to real use — machine wash cold, tumble dry low, and skip the iron on the print to keep the graphic sharp trip after trip.
- Printed only after you order — no overproduction, no warehouse full of unsold shirts.
- A great van life gift — for the road tripper, weekend camper, VW bus obsessive, or full-time nomad on your list.
Fabric composition
Black heather, Burnt Orange, & Forest Fabric Composition
• 90% combed and ring-spun cotton
• 10% polyester
Military Green, Mustard, Toast Fabric Composition
• 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
• 48% polyester
The cotton-rich blends give you breathability and a natural handfeel; the polyester content adds shape retention and that subtle heathered depth to the color.
How it fits
This is a unisex tee with a standard, straight body — not a slim athletic cut and not boxy. Most people find it true to size. If you prefer a looser, more relaxed drape, or you're between sizes, size up one. Lay a shirt you already love flat and compare it against the length, width and chest measurements in the size guide below for the most reliable read.
Styling your van life shirt
Layer it under a flannel or an unzipped hoodie for cold mornings at elevation, then strip down to just the tee by the afternoon. Black Heather and Forest go with almost anything; Burnt Orange, Mustard and Toast are the ones that photograph beautifully against desert rock and pine. It packs down small, which matters when your entire wardrobe lives in one cabinet.
Vanlife Shipping and Size Guide
At VanLife, we’re committed to sustainability. That’s why we produce each item only after you place your order. While this may take a little longer to deliver, it helps us reduce overproduction and minimize waste. Thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions and supporting eco-friendly practices! 🌱
We ship to anywhere in the United States and Canada. Our order creation and shipping time is 2 - 19 days.
On average we see orders arrive within 7 days.
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | CHEST (inches) | |
| S | 28 | 18 | 34-37 |
| M | 29 | 20 | 38-41 |
| L | 30 | 22 | 42-45 |
| XL | 31 | 24 | 46-49 |
Vanlife T-Shirt FAQs
Does the Vanlife T-Shirt run true to size?
Yes. It's a standard unisex fit — order your usual size, or go up one for a relaxed drape.
Is it a men's or women's shirt?
It's unisex, sized S–2XL. Women who want a closer fit often size down.
How should I wash it?
Machine wash cold, inside out, and tumble dry low. Avoid ironing directly over the print.
Where do you ship?
Anywhere in the United States and Canada. Orders are printed on demand, with most arriving within about 7 days.
Create Your Dream
Create Your Dream
In partnership with the Gabby Petito Foundation, we're proud to announce Gabby's Dream Van Build with Papago Vans — a fully custom van build worth up to $150,000 plus $20,000 in cash. All while helping us support the Gabby Petito Foundation and raise awareness around domestic violence and abuse.
Ends at 11:59pm PST August 12th 2026
Winner announcement on August 19th
The winner will be contacted directly