Sleepless miniaturized teardrop is a micro-camping backpack for SUVs

Of the dozens of gear-hauler trailers we’ve looked at over the years – from low-riding exo-frames, to bolt-and-build cargo boxes, to fold-a-tent tubs, to tiny wagon-wheelers – none have struck us as immediately lovable as the Ushi. Designed and built i… Continue reading Sleepless miniaturized teardrop is a micro-camping backpack for SUVs

Honda CES EV concepts go full Lambo wedge and panorama-van

Honda has never been what we’d consider a pioneer in the electric vehicle space, but when it does go electric, it goes big. That was previously evidenced by the gorgeously retro Honda e, and it’s now being further evidenced by two very different concep… Continue reading Honda CES EV concepts go full Lambo wedge and panorama-van

LG hits CES with a cutting-edge, portable … camping trailer!?

When LG introduced the unique “Dukebox” ahead of CES 2024, it seemed a bit on the esoteric side but still within the brand’s usual consumer electronics sphere. But a teardrop trailer designed to serve as a personal space beyond the four walls of home? … Continue reading LG hits CES with a cutting-edge, portable … camping trailer!?

Wave 6-sleeper camper van marks Westfalia’s big return to US RV market

Instead of dragging us along with a drawn-out teaser campaign, Westfalia is returning to the North American market in a hurry. The company announced the return last year and immediately followed up by previewing the van to industry folks at the Elkhart… Continue reading Wave 6-sleeper camper van marks Westfalia’s big return to US RV market

Retro electro mini-camper brings new energy to a vintage Citroën 2CV face

Just a few months after Citroën officially pulled the trigger on its own classically inspired camper van, another magnificently retro Citroën camper van is being prepped for the street.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Citroen, elect… Continue reading Retro electro mini-camper brings new energy to a vintage Citroën 2CV face

Hypershell exoskeleton aims to liberate adventure from human limits

One of the most outlandish Kickstarter projects of 2023 is about to spawn a product series meant to create a new breed of superhuman outdoor adventurer. The Hypershell Omega motored onto Kickstarter last March as a real wild card, a wearable set of AI-… Continue reading Hypershell exoskeleton aims to liberate adventure from human limits

Anod Hybrid ebike doubles down with supercaps & pocket-sized battery

Every pedal-assist ebike is technically a hybrid, combining battery-driven motor power with good old-fashioned leg power. With that in mind, the new Anod Hybrid bike is technically more of a ‘tri-brid,’ adding supercapacitors to the equation to provide… Continue reading Anod Hybrid ebike doubles down with supercaps & pocket-sized battery

Top teardrops, tent-tops and tiny ebike camping trailers of 2023

In addition to numerous motorized tiny campers, 2023 brought to light many new towable micro-RVs, some so small they’re pulled by bicycle. Our top picks include a reshaped Airstream-style tiny (and shiny) camping cube, a teardrop-sized towable with sce… Continue reading Top teardrops, tent-tops and tiny ebike camping trailers of 2023

Pop-up SUVs to camp-on ebikes: Most impressive tiny campers of 2023

As basic costs of living continued to rise and constrain the lifestyles of even successful professionals, the idea of downsizing was more enticing than ever in 2023. And there are few products that exemplify the concept better than tiny camper vans and… Continue reading Pop-up SUVs to camp-on ebikes: Most impressive tiny campers of 2023

BeTriton decouples ebike camper into towable amphibious micro-RV

What once looked like it might be a wildly creative design project with questionable marketability has officially spawned a product family. The original Z-Triton amphibious etrike camper eventually launched and became the BeTriton in 2022. Realizing th… Continue reading BeTriton decouples ebike camper into towable amphibious micro-RV