Inflatable tent and zip-in inflatable mattress are made for each other

Inflatable tents are easy to set up, and inflatable camp mattresses are nice n’ comfy, so why not combine the two? That’s just what Canada’s Rise Outdoor has done with its AirNEST system, which consists of a tent and a wall-to-wall mattress along with … Continue reading Inflatable tent and zip-in inflatable mattress are made for each other

Porsche tent cube inflates trunk into glamp castle, for stupid money

We’re not entirely sure why, but Porsche really wants you to camp on, in and around its cars. The 911 isn’t even the first, second or third Porsche vehicle we’d wildly imagine driving on a camping trip, but it is the one that served as the exhibition p… Continue reading Porsche tent cube inflates trunk into glamp castle, for stupid money

Inflatable-frame tent and canopy pop into shape with an electric pump

If many of the camping-related Kickstarter projects are anything to go by, people really hate setting up tents. The Gouse Tent and Luli Canopy are the latest offerings that are claimed to make the process easier, with a little help from an electric pum… Continue reading Inflatable-frame tent and canopy pop into shape with an electric pump

Backcountry camping hot tub inflates in 2 minutes for scenic soaking

There’s nothing quite as ‘gram worthy as a hot spring set against an idyllic mountain or waterfall backdrop. Problem is, the average gorgeous backdrop doesn’t come with a perfectly placed hot spring. That no longer has to be the case thanks to the Jool… Continue reading Backcountry camping hot tub inflates in 2 minutes for scenic soaking

Inflatable house delivers quick comfort to your camping adventures

Inspired by the technology behind super-strong kite-surfing wings, French company Exod has developed the Air Station POD-01, a portable, inflatable housing solution. The capsule inflates in five minutes and has enough room for up to four people.Continu… Continue reading Inflatable house delivers quick comfort to your camping adventures

Inflatable hammock uses an insulated air gap to keep users warm

There are already inflatable-frame tents, so why not inflatable hammocks? That’s exactly what the Atmos is, and it’s claimed to keep users warm at night without adding to the bulk and weight they have to carry.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Lifest… Continue reading Inflatable hammock uses an insulated air gap to keep users warm

Micro-collapsible bike helmet packs flat, inflates in 30 seconds

Using a series of inflatable ribs, the all-new Ventete aH-1 bicycle helmet folds like an accordion when deflated to carry as easily as a laptop. When it’s time to saddle up, it inflates back into helmet form via an electric pocket pump in a matter of s… Continue reading Micro-collapsible bike helmet packs flat, inflates in 30 seconds

Thermos-sized survival beacon launches SOS balloon 150 feet overhead

Even with smartphones, RV-ready Starlink internet and personal rescue beacons, the wilderness can be a hostile, unstable place that leaves you incapacitated and stranded in an instant. It pays to have a backup plan and even a backup to the backup.Conti… Continue reading Thermos-sized survival beacon launches SOS balloon 150 feet overhead

Rolling tent hitches a ride and inflates into above-ground abode

The first time we saw the proposition of a hitch-mounted vehicle tent, it felt like an idea that was DOA. But perhaps it was just in need of some development and refinement. Tinkerers and companies, including global brand name Thule, keep resuscitating… Continue reading Rolling tent hitches a ride and inflates into above-ground abode