Tents

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Now You Can Sleep Inside A Giant Book

11:20AM December 7, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

I’m glad someone turned something as boring and utilitarian as camping tents into something beautiful like FieldCandy’s Fully Booked tent, which is designed to look like an open book. More »

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Would You Sleep In A Floating Tent Hanging Off A Tree?

4:40AM November 9, 2011 | Casey Chan

Can you imagine sleeping in a portaledge aka a floating freaking tent? It’s beyond scary. Look at it! You have to trust the tree branch, the rope attached to the tree branch, your weight and the material of the tent. More »

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A Tent For Your Hammock. Oh Hell Yes.

10:00AM August 26, 2011 | Brent Rose

I will brazenly declare my love for hammocks right now. In a perfect world, that’s all I’d sleep in when I camp, but they have problems, namely bugs and rain. This tent for hammock just answered my prayers. More »

Gadgets

Killer Tent Weighs Almost Nothing, Fits In Your Nalgene Bottle

11:20AM August 11, 2011 | Brent Rose

Nothing sucks more when you’re on a long trek than hauling around unnecessary weight and heft. Sea to Summit’s ridiculously light Specialist tents aim to dominate the ultralight category and not be uncomfortable pieces of crap in the process. More »

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This VW Tent Costs More Than An Actual VW Van

5:00AM May 17, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Hippies – it’s probably best you open the zip doors a crack when having a joint; you don’t want anyone thinking you’re doing yourself in by car exhaust fumes. Not that the windows will steam up on this van, mind. More »

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How To Sleep On The Roof Of Your Car

2:00AM February 9, 2011 | Joel Johnson

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If something is “popular in Europe”, would you take that as an indicator of refinement or of something overwrought? Because I’ve been sleeping like a hobo – a classy Italian hobo. More »

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This Tent Stands Up Without Poles

2:40AM January 12, 2011 | Sam Biddle

The worst part about camping, aside from the occasional bear maul? Having to deal with pain in the arse tent poles. Unless you’re using the Cave tent by Heimplant, which inflates its own rigid skeleton – no poles necessary. More »

Japan Took The Humble Poncho And Turned It Into A Wearable Tent

9:00PM November 9, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

The mind boggles as to the situations a wearable tent could be needed. If you suddenly became homeless? Went to a rave suspiciously lacking in mud? Needed both a costume and shelter for a Halloween party? [News4Vip via LikeCool]

I Want To Curl Up And Hide In The Tent Made From Airbags

12:40AM November 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

On sale for €10,000 ($14,000), these Dutch tents were created using inflatable airbags, all sewn together to make the perfect hideaway. They measure 8m by 6m, so you could even park your car in there too for “extra protection”. More »

A Tent For You, Your Friend, Your Motorcycle

12:33AM August 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Have you heard the one about the guys who rode into a campground with a Nomad tent? Oh, they just had a really good night’s sleep. The Nomad Tenere uses three poles, sleeps two and has one awesome motorcycle garage. More »