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These eco-friendly pop-up shelters can be transported in a suitcase

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In some of the futuristic tv shows or movies that we watch, we see things that seem small but contain multitudes inside or that are actually big when unpacked. We’ve come to the point though that these are not just sci-fi things but actual, real-life products or at least prototypes. We’ve seen some literal pop-up things that can easily be packed, transported, and then unpacked and constructed, solving some problems we may have when it comes to portability and assembly.

Designer: Maawa

Maawa X is a waterproof and solar-powered pop-up housing solution that can be used for emergency or refugee situations or even for homeless camps that need sturdier housing. While it is still patent-pending, it is a very innovative kind of house that can fit into a suitcase when being transported and can fit 1-2 people when unfolded as it is able to expand to a 3.5 cubed meters house. You don’t even need tools or complicated kinds of assembly lines when putting it up as they say it’s basically like assembling a box.x

The entire house is constructed from cardboard but it is integrated with solar panels so it can protect you from weather conditions (although extreme weather may be too much of course) and give you power as well. It weighs only 13.7 kg so it can be transported through a suitcase to anywhere in the world where it is needed. It is also more eco-friendly than the plastic tents that are used in most settlement camps. The material is recyclable and biodegradable and can be re-used or turned into something else after it has been used.

The Maawa X also has a digital infrastructure so that the organizations can keep track of the units across various sites where they will use it. They are hoping that these eco-friendly shelters will be a solution for millions of people worldwide who may be in need of temporary housing. Hopefully these emergency shelters are sturdy enough to keep the people inside them safe and secure in the short time that they are in need of them.

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Expansion tent concept brings better habitability and improved durability

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If you go camping regularly, sometimes during different seasons and with different people, you probably have different kinds of tents that will suit the environment and the company. But what if you could have just one tent which you can adjust and change the shape to suit your needs and the number of people that can stay inside? Of course you would want to have that one instead of having several at your disposal (unless you plan to collect different kinds of tents of course).

Designer: Yeonguk Choi

The 2/3 home is a concept for a backpacking tent that can be expanded, folded, and changed depending on what you need, what season it is, and how many people will be staying inside. It’s a combination of tunnel-type tents and alpine tents but with supposedly much easier ways to assemble, pack, store. The designers experimented with different kinds of materials and types of tents until they were able to find and develop a concept that can hopefully become an actual multi-functional tent.

Using woodwork and nylon 15D fabric in the trial and error phase, they were able to come up with something that works using 20D fabric and Monolite lip-stop nylon mesh for the ventilation part. They also used various plastic subsidiary materials for the other parts and DAC press fit 8.7mm for its tent pole. Basically, the final product is “a backpacking tent that expands with you”. The Duo Mode, as its name states, is meant for two people with an alpine tent model while the Trio Mode is the expansion mode that can accommodate three people.

The Duo Mode is compact, easily installed with its one main pole and two ridge poles. Aside from its small size, it’s also built to withstand some strong weather conditions including strong winds with its bow-like bent tent. It’s also more “livable” than the normal alpine tent since the interior has a hexagonal shape. The Trio Mode is where you can add a separate tent extension to connect to the duo mode. Aside from being able to fit in three people, it’s more habitable because you get more space and is recommended for use during winter.

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These tiny tent-like pods transform your office into your personal camp ground

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After two years of working at home, some of us looked forward to going back to the office and interacting with other people. Well, some of us, not all. There are times now when I need to be productive but there are too many people around trying to distract you and get your attention. What I wouldn’t give to have a temporary tent that I can put up when I need to concentrate and then put back down when I want to socialize. Well, you can somehow do this with this freestanding pod and it’s pretty affordable.

Designer: Steelcase

While cubicles are the usual solution to create some sort of privacy in offices, not all workplaces can afford to have this. Sometimes there’s also not enough space to separate work areas through those modules. But the Pod Tent is something that’s a bit more flexible and also more affordable. Basically you get a tent-like pod (hence the name) that you can enclose your desk and chair in so you can get some semblance of privacy while you continue to work.

The aluminum frame gives it a more flexible and organic shape and is also pretty easy to assemble. It also gives a pretty different aesthetic to the workplace, like you’re somehow all on a camping trip while working. You can just leave your shells temporarily when you want to socialize or turn your chair around to talk to your officemates. It can also be used as a lounge or relaxation area if you already have cubicles in your office.

The Pod Tent comes with 3 options for fabrics (sheer, ascent, era) and can be in just one solid color or two color families. It does give off a more relaxed vibe and is not as stuffy looking as the normal cubicles or dividers we see in offices. If it’s sound proofing you need though, this doesn’t seem to be the answer. But if you’re looking for a different aesthetic and something that’s more affordable and flexible, then this is something you may want to try out for your workspaces.

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This outdoor tarp fits as many as 6 people and can fold down to the size of a duffle bag

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Designed to elevate your outdoor adventures, the rather aptly named Shelter gives you a nice, secure spot to lounge in on your camping and glamping trips. The Shelter fits inside a regular-sized duffle bag but opens up to create a sprawling tarp big enough to comfortably seat 4-6 people WITH furniture, protecting everyone from sun and rain!

The Shelter comes from the minds of the folks at Cinch Outdoors, known for their experience in making unique outdoor tents and camping accessories. While rather simple, it’s designed to be large, effective, easy to set up, and uses only the finest materials and technologies to bring this idea to life. Perfect for friends, families, or even teams on outdoor excursions, the Shelter is large, giving you the feeling of being indoors while outdoors. It cuts the sun during the day, breaks strong gusts on windy evenings, and is designed with water-repellent fabric to keep the rain at bay. Oh, and it even comes with its own repair kit just in case there’s a bit of an oopsie.

Designer: Cinch Outdoors

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The Shelter was designed following pretty much the same principles that led to the founding of Cinch Outdoors – camping should be fun, easy & affordable, and not suck away your time, money, and sanity. At just $239 for its early bird version, the Shelter makes for a compelling addition to your outdoor arsenal. When folded down to the size of a duffel, it weighs merely 7 kilograms or 15.4 lbs, but opens up into a sprawling outdoor tarp covering 12.5 feet x 9.3 feet, with a height of 6.5 feet at its highest point.

The shelter’s half-moon entrance gives it almost a cosy man-made cave-like appearance, and allows light and wind to make its way through in just the right amounts. The Shelter uses rugged poly-canvas with a waterproof rating of 3,000 HH (pretty standard for good tents), along with poles made from fiberglass for flexibility, and Grade A steel for durability. Installing the tent is intuitive and gets easier with time, while folding the tent back down  brings it back to its compact size, allowing you to carry it in your hand, or even chuck it in the back of your car.

The Shelter was designed to be the perfect gathering space for the outdoors. Camping trips, glamping trips, beach outings, backyard parties, Sunday afternoon tailgates and so much more – the Shelter is ready to elevate each and every adventure. Starting at $239 for early bird backers (although the MRP is $399), the Shelter begins shipping in January – just before spring when the weather is perfect to venture outdoors!

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This house-shaped inflatable tent sets up in a few minutes, amplifying your camping experience

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If choosing between spending time at the beach or going camping, I will always go with the former. But what if you could do both? Well I’d still prefer to spend my time at the beach at a hut or in a room but for those who are fans of camping, this new product from Air Architecture may be pretty appealing. What if you could bring with you anywhere a small, portable house, whether at the beach, in the forest, or in your backyard? Yes some would call it a tent but this one looks more like a house.

Designer: Air Architecture

This inflatable tent is designed after a “classic” house, meaning those that you drew on paper whenever you’re asked to draw a house. The simple design with the triangular roof and the rectangular body matches the white color of the structure and it can fit anywhere you want to bring a house to. It has an airframe with a TPU pipe with a diameter of 120mm, thickness of 0.3mm and covered with 210D Oxford polyester. Because it has a polyurethane coating on the fabric and seams, this can be used during any weather conditions including rainy weather. The polyester fabric also makes this fire-resistant, waterproof, and more importantly maintains the sharp form needed to keep it up.

Setting it up should be easy, at least on paper. After taking it out of its carry bag, make sure you have enough space to blow it up to its 2.4 and 2.2 m size. Open the valve, put in the nozzle, and then pump in air into it for around eight minutes. Once fully blown up, you’ll get a house that has a high ceiling, windows that can be opened, and enough space for you to move around and put some stuff in, unlike with a normal-sized tent. When you open the windows, you get to be one with nature, whether you’re in a forest, at the beach, or wherever you’re setting it up for your camping trip.

The white color also makes it stand out during the daytime and at night time, it glows in the dark when you turn on a white lamp inside. It’s designed to be “a piece of cloud” that can blend in whatever environment you put it in. While I’m still not a camping person, you might be able to persuade me to stay in this tent house at the beach, while listening to the waves lapping in the ocean.

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A Japanese portable tent designed with a wood burning stove is your sauna for the great outdoors

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There is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to enjoy a detoxing and rejuvenating sauna in the wilderness when you’re out hiking or camping! For moments when you want a portable sauna, Iam Sauna by a Japanese start-up is the go-to option for two primary reasons: it’s highly portable and convenient to set up!

Iam Sauna is a lovely tent-style sauna provided with a wood-burning stove that allows people to enjoy the outdoors even in the cold weather to regain the lost energy after a long day. A Japanese-style sauna tent is extremely portable; you can carry it along whether you’re biking it up or driving for a picnic with your family. In addition to portable design, the sauna tent is effortless to set up. A single person can install the tent in under a minute. One will be required to stretch out the pull tabs on all four sides and instantly, a stable and usable tent is ready.

Heat up the wood-burning stove and in minutes you have your personal sauna ready. Whether you’re tired after a hike or simply want to experience a sauna by the lake, Iam Sauna can let you do that. The interesting factor here is that this stylish sauna is not just for a single person. Up to six people can accommodate within the 200cm by 200cm tent. The sauna is made from triple layer 420 denier oxford woven tent fabric, which is insulated with heat-insulating cotton material. The stove is purposely designed to be compact and efficient so that the interiors of the tent can be nicely heated for a comforting sauna.

The metal stove with folding legs weighs 18kg – makes portability of the sauna tad difficult – and features heat resistant glass window and a guard plate on top that is removable and can be used to stack up the sauna stones. The chimney of the stove pierces out through the ceiling of the tent, which is made specially from flame-resistant fabric to reduce the risk of damage by sparks from the chimney.

Once you’re inside the Iam Sauna, you are not secluded from the world outside, as is the case with traditional saunas. Since you are in the great wilderness, you should be able to enjoy it to the fullest irrespective of the activity you’re involved in. For this, the sauna tent is provided with two entrances and five windows to enjoy the panorama outside even when the heat is relaxing your body and mind!

Designer: Iam Sauna

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Indoor Pop-Up Privacy Work Tent: Nothing to See Here

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With an increased number of employees working from home in spaces they may not have anticipated being their new office, what’s a person to do to ensure some privacy so they can focus and get their work done uninterrupted? Personally I lock myself in the bathroom. Alternatively, there’s the $120 Sanwa Home Privacy Tent available from the Japan Trend Shop.

Just like a fun sports car, the Home Privacy Tent includes a sunroof. It also features a side window, measures 35″ x 43″ x 59″, and folds up easily for transport in its included carrying case. It’s perfect for telecommuting, gaming, studying, use as a small photography studio, and more. Still, it’s not exactly what I had in mind when I imagined myself with a home office.

So, is a Home Privacy Tent going to be my new Fortress of Solitude? Given that my wife removed the lock from the bathroom door, I’m afraid I don’t have many other options. Are my cats going to constantly try to lay siege to the tent whenever I’m inside? I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to learn they’ve already built a catapult.

[via Japan Today]

This Wearable Anti-Insect Tent Is a Real Product That Exists

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The great outdoors: it comes with a lot of bugs. And what if you don’t like those bugs? Enter the WalkingPod Mesh personal anti-insect tent, a wearable fine-gauge mesh tent that prevents pesky bugs from getting too close. Plus it makes you look cool while you’re mowing the lawn or picnicking with your significant other.

Available from Under The Weather, the limited edition (act now!) $90 pod stays in place via backpack-style shoulder straps and an adjustable belt. It also has an elastic waistband to prevent bugs from entering from underneath, and two elastic holes to stick your arms through, making your exposed forearms an all-you-can-eat buffet for mosquitos.

So, did you already buy one? I bet you didn’t, because I already bought them all out of stock. Now I’m reselling them on eBay for twice the price like PS5s, although they’re not exactly selling like the hotcakes I expected them to be. As a matter of fact, I’ve actually had to take a loss on most of them. Also, there’s a 100% chance I forget I’m wearing my WalkingPod and smash a hotdog into the mesh.

[via CNet]

This Japanese indoor tent is the introvert-friendly social distancing we need in 2021!

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Being alone, and at home is not that bad – the pandemic has taught us all that bit at least. But if you are someone who is an introvert, then keeping away from human interaction could be your comfort zone redefined. That’s what this interesting Japanese product is all about. A secluding tent designed for anyone who craves the most comfortable “me space” away from civilization (well at least by the look of it) with all the accessories, snacks, and resting space cocooned into a compact personal haven.

Dubbed the House Naka Secret Base Tent, the contraption could be your reading space, solitary workspace for ultra-productive work regime, or simply a place to take a short nap on a stressful day. Having a well-ventilated airy feel, there are ample curtains and meshes to create a peaceful personal space indoors for those kinds of times when you need one. The self-supporting frame of the tent is designed to keep it sturdy over any surface and the fact that it has no base makes it ideal for keeping on the carpet or a soft fabric base anywhere you desire to. Use-case scenarios with the House Naka Secret Base Tent are endless and it all depends on how you want to make the most of it.

The only downside being – it is not available outside Japan, and only local orders are accepted for now. For someone who already wants one and happens to have a dear friend in the country, a tedious favor (buying it and then shipping it) is worth what you’ll get in the end!

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This isolated cabin-on-a-rock makes for the perfect getaway from civilization

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If ever there was a time to just pack your bags and live in isolation, this would probably be it. Imagine escaping society’s problems, traffic, unrest, the weather, the news, annoying neighbors, and just taking a break on something as idyllic as this Ocean Cabin. Designed by Sri Lanka-based Thilina Liyanage, the Ocean Cabin is a neat, A-frame cabin precariously built on a giant boulder facing the ocean.

The A-frame design gives the cabin a sharp, jagged appeal that matches the rocky beach below… but the interiors are exceptionally warm and inviting, with an all-wood design, and a bar-counter to greet you as soon as you enter! You’ll have to climb multiple flights of stairs before you make it in; although, on a sunny day, that should give you a spectacular view of the coast ahead of you as well as of the lush greenery behind you. The cabin sits on stilts, giving you the advantage of altitude during high tides, while the complete glass-facade on the front of the cabin ensures you always have a panoramic ocean-facing view during the day. When the sun sets, the slanted skylight on the back ensures you sleep under a blanket of stars. Airbnb, give this designer a medal!

Designer: Thilina Liyanage