The tent is one of the oldest structures around, and pretty much from the time man ventured out of caves was creating semi-permanent tent-like structures that used concepts that have been in place for eons. And despite our high-tech age, or perhaps because of it, the tent remains around.
In fact, today’s tents have taken on new high-tech qualities. In the past week we’ve also heard about some innovative changes in materials, design and technology with tents. Here is a quick recap.
Ironically named the “Cave,” this waterproof version from Heimplanet (MSRP: $669) offers the promise of going up in just a minute and yet remaining completely stable even in inclement weather. The key here is that instead of rigid aluminum or wood poles, this tent utilizes an inflatable skeleton along with a geodesic shape to create a rigid structure that actually provides more space than traditional tents with sloping sides. While poles aren’t needed, spikes are used to keep the tent stable in harsh winds – but it still can go in no time!
Inside there is roughly 54 square feet of floor space, with room for three plus gear. There is even space between the inner and outer tent surface for additional storage. When deflated this one is still under 12 pounds, and just 20-inch by 12-inches by 8-inches.
Heimplanet Official Website
[Via Gizmag: The unique inflatable geodesic “Cave” tent provides stability and room to move]
If a true tent city is more your speed, the Japanese modular tent system by Logos will actually let you build a tent city, with smaller tents connected off a “hub” tent.
Logos Official Website
[Via BeSportier: Japanese Modular Tent System by Logos lets you build tent cities]
And finally, while the tents are more traditional we had to mention the new versions from FieldCandy, which offer clearly patterns on the outer shelter. If these are too much for you, but you like the basic design, the tent is also available in basic black too.
FieldCandy Official Website
[Via Gear Patrol: FieldCandy Tents –Ripping the tent out of tentative]