Life on the road can be tricky. Body odors, changes of clothes, sleeping arrangements, diet, bathroom breaks, and personal space can all be affected and things can get ugly. Things can also get awesome. Road trips tend to bring about the funniest and most ridiculous situations. They also bring you a lot closer to whoever is embarking on the open road with you. Not always in a good way.

Rome Snowboards took the open road by storm for "The Shred Remains" video tour. One of their Am riders, Riley Nickerson, chats about some of the specifics of his experience with van life. Music playlists, driving skills, 13 pillows, and smart phones are all apparently necessities.