The Airstream name has existed for nearly a century, and when you look back to the beginning of the company, there’s something you notice. While there have been numerous advances in technology, construction, and style since 1931, we have maintained basically the same look when it comes to our trailers. It’s not because we’re stubborn – it’s because that design has stood the test of time, and helped us outlive most of our competition.

Airstream has long been concerned with protecting the environment – we emphasize efficiency in travel and longevity of use, with almost 70% of the Airstreams that have been built still on the road today. In part because of this nature-conscious philosophy, EcoTrek sought to partner with Airstream.

When people think about Airstream, one of the first things that come to mind is the iconic exterior design that creates a common thread through all of our models. The aluminum paneling that adorns every Airstream is as much a part of us as the name Airstream. But what happens when the aluminum comes inside.

If you’re an Airstream owner, or just the type of person who likes to read an Airstream blog, there’s a decent chance that you are a glamper. There’s an even greater chance that you don’t know what “glamping” even is, so it might be good to start there.

Airstream has a commitment to sustainability and managing our impact on the environment. In addition to providing owners with a unique blend of comfort, utility, and durability, Airstream is “Certified Green” by TRA. The status is highly coveted in the recreational vehicle industry and shows that vehicle owners can enjoy travel while limiting their adverse effect on the outdoors.

Most people don’t worry about style when they travel. If you’re camping, you’re outside being active – what does it matter how you look? Well, for them a beat-up truck and a ratty tent might do well, but Airstream thinks camping can be as stylish as a Hollywood premiere. That’s where the International Sterling comes in.

As part of Throwback Thursdays, we will be hearing from some contributors who are experts in the history of Airstream, and people who have participated in that history. Dale Schwamborn fits both categories, and has been a part of the Airstream story almost from birth.

The Land Yacht Concept isn’t just the work of one person or even one company. It’s the product of the collaboration between designers, planners, and artists, with the goal of creating a top-of-the-line vehicle that melds the best of marine travel with the quality and style you expect from Airstream.

There’s always been a close connection between Airstream and the ocean, and that connection was born from the very beginnings of our company. Wally Byam was an avid camper and hiker, and that’s part of what led him to build the first Airstream trailer – but his spirit of exploration and his self-sufficiency in the wilds were both conceived from his love of the ocean. 

March 19, 2013 | by Airstream, Inc.

Monica Bennett writes a travelogue based around her non-stop outdoor adventures and culinary discoveries in the Pacific Northwest all while traveling in her Airstream travel trailer. Her recent excursion went from the top of Mt. Constitution in the San Juan Islands to the high desert in stunning Oregon to some of the finest ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest. Her travelogue, Just 5 More Minutes (“J5MM”), keeps her busy traveling, photographing and writing about inspirational people, the great outdoors, and culinary adventures in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.