Adventure travelers often have to forgo comfort when stepping into the wilderness, but it doesn’t always have to be this way. Colorado-based Autonomous Tent Company lets you immerse yourself in nature without having to sacrifice the modern luxuries we have all grown used to. The Cocoon, in particular, is a spectacular semi-permanent structure that makes…
The possibility of a lightning strike is always rare. But when it does strike people the victims (over thousands per year) are found to be mostly (96 percent) in open-air grounds. Unfortunately for campers, most camping fields are also preferred along open-air grounds, while the lighting storms starting from late spring are unpredictable to say…
Previously, we have harped about the Tentsile Vista, an incredible above-the-ground tent with 'multi-storeyed' credentials. This time around, the resourceful designers are back with another outdoor conception in the form of Tentsile Flite. Bridging the gap between a hammock and a conventional tent, the Flite is envisioned as a lightweight counterpart to earlier Tentsile products.…
Back in February, we talked about the Dome Up, a grandiosely design treehouse/tent tailored to both backyards and camping trips. Well, this time around grand scale makes way for sheer luxury - courtesy of the Outback Deluxe from Australian makers Lotus Belle. The almost 17-ft diameter tent is crafted from a durable canvas material comprising of…
The story behind UK-based firm, Tentsile, goes back to 2010 when architect Alex Shirley-Smith created the first portable treehouse-cum-tent with the same name. Over the years, the company has specialized in designing some of the world's most versatile above-the-ground tents. Their latest brainchild is Vista, a highly flexible and portable treehouse, featuring a removable roof…
Is it just a hammock? Is it just a tent? Nope, the allegorically named Tensile is envisaged as a collection of 'portable treehouses' that is perfect for your weekend outings in the lap of nature. (more…)