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“World’s lightest” rooftop tent diets down to skin and bones

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Tentbox gives the new Go RTT plenty of adjustable light and ventilation by way of three large mesh windows, a skylight and a foot wall vent

The last we looked, the world’s lightest traditional rooftop tent came from California shop Inspired Overland (IO). With its all-new Go, British tentmaker Tentbox undercuts IO by several pounds, grabbing the market’s top spot for ultralight design. The skeletal softshell Tentbox Go isn’t the sleekest, fanciest car-top abode out there, but it sets up in under two minutes, sleeps two people, provides stormproof weather protection with plenty of ventilation, and is light enough to ride atop small cars. And it barely breaks the four-figure mark, offering one of the market’s more affordable roof camping options.

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Remote camper amplifies space via “cyber shower” & swivel sleeper seat

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Camper van specialist Remote Vans is growing its footprint with a brand-new production facility and three-model lineup of Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD campers. The builder steps beyond the ordinary, innovating much of its own hardware to reflect its found… Continue reading Remote camper amplifies space via “cyber shower” & swivel sleeper seat→

All-terrain teardrop micro-camper preps meals over Maxtrax boards

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A tailgate-free tear/squaredrop trailer built to escape city and suburb, the Dropy from Spain’s Drop Campers brings a unique and space-optimized layout. It has no lift-gate below which to house a kitchen so relies on a combination of fold-down rear tra… Continue reading All-terrain teardrop micro-camper preps meals over Maxtrax boards→

Bowlus’ rugged, tech-loaded Rivet camper reinvents “entry level”

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Known for some of the shiniest, most expensive camping trailers money can buy, Bowlus has been slowly moving downmarket the past couple years – from ultra-premium to premium, if you will. It started in early 2023 with the Heritage Edition and continues… Continue reading Bowlus’ rugged, tech-loaded Rivet camper reinvents “entry level”→

$45K micro-camp-ready Rivian R2 and cheaper R3 bite into e-SUV market

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Rivian came out swinging hard today. In addition to the smaller R2 SUV it had been teasing for several weeks, it also brought along the new R3 and R3X, laying down an SUV product plan for years to come. All three models share the automaker’s new midsiz… Continue reading $45K micro-camp-ready Rivian R2 and cheaper R3 bite into e-SUV market→

Ford camper van redefines flexibility with huge modular ecosystem

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“The most flexible vehicle in the world” and the “future of camping” – that’s how German camper shop Vanexxt envisions its newest creation, the Ford Tourneo Custom V710. It might seem like it’s overreaching, but the company has a clear plan on how to s… Continue reading Ford camper van redefines flexibility with huge modular ecosystem→

GOAT micro-camping exo trailer opens boundaries for off-road adventure

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Long before camping in desolate, off-grid extremes in a tiny trailer was a viral media sensation, SylvanSport formed to create what remains one of the market’s simplest, most unique tiny trailer options. The company turns 20 this year, and to give its … Continue reading GOAT micro-camping exo trailer opens boundaries for off-road adventure→

Oru streamlines base camp with multifunctional origami furniture

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After years of releasing one origami-inspired foldable kayak after another, Oru has really stepped out of its comfort zone of late and diversified. It reached out to a market of folks who might not be able to paddle as far as they’d like with its first… Continue reading Oru streamlines base camp with multifunctional origami furniture→

High-rise teardrop trailer makes standing-height base camp for four

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Oregonian small RV builder Bend Teardrop has always had a little fun with teardrop trailer size and form. Its 6 x 12-ft (1.8 x 3.7-m) trailer has long served as something of a stretched limo for the teardrop market, a supersized tear with sleeping spac… Continue reading High-rise teardrop trailer makes standing-height base camp for four→

Alpaca MPV camper brings a mini-camping spin to US Sprinter RV market

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The automotive market has left Caravan Outfitter with zero mini-camper van platforms, after discontinuing the Nissan NV200, Mercedes Metris and Ford Transit Connect. But the Washington company isn’t complaining, turning those extra-sour lemons into del… Continue reading Alpaca MPV camper brings a mini-camping spin to US Sprinter RV market→