HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA
September 10-14, 2025
Giant Center

Freedom in a Can

David ‘Hutch’ Hutchison & Sheri Galiardi

Educators, Writers, and Adventurers

Freedom in a Can - MaineAs engaging professional speakers and life-long educators, David Hutchison and Shari Galiardi bring stories from their mid-life adventure to large industry travel shows, intimate college campuses, open “tiny houses” in REI parking lots, and a growing online audience.

Travelling with their vintage camper for more than nine years and 150K miles to 49 states, 8 Canadian provinces, more than 100 National Parks & Monuments, and countless other public lands, they have pursued what it means to live the good life and sustain it.

As presenters, they “are consummate story-tellers, skillfully weaving practical know-how, sustainability tips, stories and images… guaranteed to change the way you think about your everyday way of being in the world,” B. Beaulieu. The couple writes about all things camping and off-grid living for The Dyrt’s online magazine, Renogy Solar, and Northwest RVing.

Freedom in a Can – RV Lifestyle, RV Resources

 

Freedom in a can

Sessions


 

2:30 – 3:30 PM 

Wed., September 10 – Sat., September 13
Champions Club, Main Concourse

 

1 – 2 PM 

Sun., September 14
Champions Club, Main Concourse

RV Solar 101: How to Size a System for Your Rig

Interested in camping and boondocking with solar? Shari & Hutch have been doing just that since 2012 and sharing their experiences on how to do it on a budget with people all over the country. Join them to learn the 4 essential pieces of solar equipment you need, tools and resources for sizing your own system, and some simple strategies for making the most of your solar powered system. Get ready to take the plunge and go solar this year and be able to write it off your taxes!

4 – 5 PM 

Wed., September 10 – Sat., September 13
Champions Club, Main Concourse

 

2:30 – 3:30 PM 

Sun., September 14
Champions Club, Main Concourse

Working and Volunteering from the Road

Want to take a remote job on the road with you as you travel the country?  Ever dream of working in unique and beautiful places each season?  As road warriors, Shari & Hutch have been living and working from the road for over a decade.  They’ll share key resources, pros & cons of living and working from the road, as well as discuss paid work, work-trade, and volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill levels – from numerous seasonal opportunities to starting your own business.

Website: https://freedominacan.com/