https://newatlas.com/automotive/buick-electra-l7/ 2026-08-15T19:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6131e73/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2095x1179+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F26%2F8d%2F86ba40e34d4fbddbd74d9457e454%2Fbuick-l7-ev-carscoops-ss-805-5.jpg The Electra L7 sedan has just launched in China for around US$25,000 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/45e81d5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2500x1406+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1d%2Fc1%2F20c764bf4f94ab347bb34afda03d%2Fbuick-l7-ev-carscoops-ss-805-2.jpg The Electra L7 can add 280 miles (450 km) of range in just 10 minutes 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unfortunately not make its way to the US https://newatlas.com/engineering/watch-epic-cliff-elevator-china/ 2026-08-16T19:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b18d3a1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1944x1444+0+0/resize/1440x1070!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fed%2Fe7e47f5544a2980849d6364763c1%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-10-at-2-52-11-am.png This is how China gets kids to school https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3f13d31/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1784x1146+0+0/resize/1440x925!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F05%2F3a%2F282d54ac4f1ba746b62a0ad1d1d2%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-10-at-3-00-15-am.png No more cliff-climbing for kids from this remote village https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/kookaburra-2-0-unplgd/ 2026-08-16T13:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7f22195/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1400x933+0+0/resize/1400x933!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fdb%2F48%2F8f60b10940a79fc8881018dc2e98%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house1.png The Kookaburra 2.0, by Unplgd Tiny Homes, is an extra-wide tiny house designed with family living in mind https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/642b32d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1400x933+0+0/resize/1400x933!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc3%2Fbc%2Fe257884b40159f62517df6e172d1%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house15.png The Kookaburra 2.0 is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 8.5 m (27.9 ft) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d726aee/2147483647/strip/false/crop/672x1000+0+0/resize/672x1000!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffe%2F63%2F2aba835e44a4be639e9ed75cb2b6%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house8.png The Kookaburra 2.0's additional width creates a more roomy and apartment-like living space compared to a standard tiny house https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2cf2396/2147483647/strip/false/crop/676x1000+0+0/resize/676x1000!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F14%2F3e%2F6fc7304d4672ace8b95bd114880d%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house2.png The Kookaburra 2.0's kitchen includes a breakfast bar for two https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2619a98/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1400x933+0+0/resize/1400x933!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fb8%2Fed%2F587d099f4778a2fc88a71bf247a8%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house14.png The Kookaburra 2.0's kitchen features a sink, an induction cooktop, and a fridge/freezer 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2.0's staircase significantly increases the amount of storage in the house https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/30e2857/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1400x925+0+0/resize/1400x925!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2Fbd%2F7b4c64924faea04251965a1ade86%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house6.png The Kookaburra 2.0's main bedroom includes a queen-size bed and some storage https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/94750cf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1400x906+0+0/resize/1400x906!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd3%2F16%2F280b59d64e46988c31da24689970%2Fkookaburra-2-0-tiny-house5.png The Kookaburra 2.0's main bedroom has ample headroom to stand upright, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house 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https://newatlas.com/automotive/telo-mt1-towing-capacity/ 2026-08-15T01:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3d88dbd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1500x750+0+0/resize/1440x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F38%2Fbd%2F65e99f4b4d06ad568233099c1e43%2Ftelo-truck-pulls-pebble-trailer.jpeg The Telo MT1 shown towing a Pebble trailer https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b646995/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1676x1117+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff1%2F42%2Fd7bd39144d56870c27194d1b1412%2Fintroduction2.jpg The MT1 can now tow as much as full-length pickups https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/babe7e9/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1434+0+0/resize/1440x807!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F03%2Fac%2Fe6d723f2444fad6ca830b402457c%2Ftelo-trucks-new-7.jpg The MT1 comes powered by a dual-motor producing 500 hp and 553 lb.ft of torque https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/cca4ca6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1707+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fe5%2Fdc%2F4eee218b4032867ab219d0bf98a0%2Fintroduction1.jpg Want to seat eight people? Simply add a third row in the bed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7da9be5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2418x1440+0+0/resize/1440x858!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F08%2Fd9%2F5a0866744504b28b49bdc0c0c26f%2Finterior2.jpg The MT1 will be positioned as compact electric truck https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7a88cd2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1524+0+0/resize/1440x857!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc2%2F3b%2Ff0a154134a8abbdd603b256b0acd%2Fperformance.jpg Production is set to start by the end of this year https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/treebox-officina82/ 2026-08-15T13:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dc7a131/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5474x3649+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fdc%2F6d%2F0076b0f64be5b2df583906a0a434%2Ftreebox-officina82-1.jpg The TreeBox tiny house, by Officina82, is a simple shelter that's inspired by traditional hay barns in Italy https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/63bb48a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5568x3712+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fac%2Fa2%2F28efa29e4b02bd8c23100a182abb%2Ftreebox-officina82-10.jpg The TreeBox is raised above the hillside on four wooden stilts https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6702b19/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5548x3699+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2F90%2F95f0badd49c5968da47b7d8bd79f%2Ftreebox-officina82-30.jpg A short bridge provides access to the TreeBox from the hillside https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4978b17/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5439x3626+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa2%2Ff2%2F8ca25a5e4256bb980f31970f9c3a%2Ftreebox-officina82-14.jpg The TreeBox's bridge hosts some seating and a coffee table https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/11dd7b2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3712x5568+0+0/resize/960x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2Fb3%2Fe617553749de934a0ba0622b8a0f%2Ftreebox-officina82-7.jpg The TreeBox's main living area is topped by a netted loft space that's reached by some wooden steps https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/97af691/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5568x3712+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2F82%2F2ab8047f453b9476b1038f895300%2Ftreebox-officina82-33.jpg The TreeBox's bed is positioned to make the most of the view https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e394c2f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3588x5382+0+0/resize/960x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F85%2Ffc%2F55f36fa7441ca1d35ba3af027cf6%2Ftreebox-officina82-37.jpg The TreeBox's netted loft includes a small operable window and a skylight https://newatlas.com/military/ghost-gives-rocket-launch-sites-flat-pack-treatment/ 2026-08-15T10:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4c9ff58/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x649+0+0/resize/1080x649!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2F82%2Fe0c69f3a4bc0a561e9e6c863d7d5%2Fhpywdm5xcaaomxu.jpeg Diagram of GHOST https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/17f4c59/2147483647/strip/false/crop/792x521+0+0/resize/792x521!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F80%2F4d%2F2e438a2b4e94abaf23eafc8964ae%2Fghost.png GHOST allows for rapid set up of launch sites https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5b7ce9d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2422x1368+0+0/resize/1440x813!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffd%2F70%2F9e5dd1084e07958f2084315ee6fa%2Fhpy8rqowiaas-se.jpeg The first GHOST site will be in Alaska https://newatlas.com/automotive/diesel-electric-heavy-duty-semis-edison-motors/ 2026-08-16T10:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fff2e65/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1620x1080+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F97%2F9e%2F0b10878946958aad02c8a7b26ee3%2Fcanadas-edison-motors-is-working-powerful-semis-with-mechanical-and-diesel-electric-powertrains-for-heavy-duty-jobs.jpg Canada's Edison Motors is working powerful semis with mechanical and diesel-electric powertrains for heavy duty jobs https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1dd7832/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x900+0+0/resize/1200x900!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F0c%2F90%2F340a8185414ba68058037536b13a%2Fa-diesel-electric-offers-instant-torque-quick-fueling-and-greater-efficiency-than-diesel-powertains.jpg A diesel-electric offers instant torque, quick fueling, and greater efficiency than regular diesel powertrains https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/19186c8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1547x1109+0+0/resize/1440x1032!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F80%2F92%2Fb82a5321466ba2f3b53cafd4cedc%2Fbeing-a-texas-bed-truck-the-tri-drive-bde-features-a-multi-functional-flatbed-for-pulling-trailers-and-hauling-heavy-equipment-on-its-deck.jpg Being a Texas Bed truck, the tri-drive BDE features a multi-functional flatbed for pulling trailers and hauling heavy equipment on its deck https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/afd92ef/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x900+0+0/resize/1200x900!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fcf%2F0d%2F61f05f9a4b468e3e070646e88349%2Fbeyond-building-semis-edison-will-soon-offer-diesel-electric-retrofitting-services-for-heavy-duty-pickups.jpg Beyond building semis, Edison will soon offer diesel-electric retrofitting services for heavy-duty pickups https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dd9d380/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1200+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1c%2Fdd%2F3a54513f4c04963bcf7344b806b7%2Fedison-says-its-vehicles-are-built-with-off-the-shelf-parts-and-easily-repairable-components-without-software-locking-things-down.jpg Edison says its vehicles are built with off-the-shelf parts and easily repairable components without software locking things down https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/db50f9f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1200+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc8%2F17%2F48dd81f74653a74a7e8ba3479ebd%2Fthe-bde-features-a-rugged-build-for-braving-unforgiving-terrain-and-the-front-is-designed-for-easy-maintenance-and-plenty-of-heat-dissipation.jpg The BDE features a rugged build for braving unforgiving terrain, and the front is designed for easy maintenance and plenty of heat dissipation https://newatlas.com/deals/get-word-excel-powerpoint-and-more-for-just-20/ 2026-08-16T19:00:00-04:00 https://newatlas.com/automotive/bmw-clemson-deep-orange-17-solar-car/ 2026-08-16T07:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5715dfc/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x801+0+0/resize/1200x801!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F5b%2F78005afb4f07b31b0df8c1149d8d%2Fhero.jpg Clemson University https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a1fa6f7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F43%2F9a%2F8addb24043aaa4ef7f7eb7703e4e%2Fp90652124-highres-clemson-university-u.jpeg The Deep Orange 17 project is hardly the ultimate driving machine… but it does create a power surplus unlike any existing BMW https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1382d1b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x675+0+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fe0%2F7c%2Fa358261f498aa6d3de36a3504935%2Fdrive.jpg "Assuming a daily commute of 12 miles (20 kilometers), the vehicle generated enough surplus solar energy to provide an average of 31 miles (50 kilometers) of additional driving range across all four locations" https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a7b968b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F93%2F96%2Fb27e7f194f189657c981862ac404%2Fp90652126-highres-clemson-university-u.jpeg The slab-sided solar South Carolina prototype can generate up to 5.7 kWh of energy per day https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/605398a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd7%2F0b%2F9c57644d40e385b32e098e5f6150%2Fp90652127-highres-clemson-university-u.jpeg The ultra-light solar car has a simple interior with a digital infotainment touchscreen https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/046e2fa/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x801+0+0/resize/1200x801!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F27%2Fab%2Fc843257f43b58101f5f2462fa29c%2Fpanels.jpg More than 1,700 photovoltaic cells are incorporated into Deep Orange 17's exterior https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2e5eee8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc8%2F26%2Fb79082304649ba26c4d28ed4dcab%2Fp90652125-highres-clemson-university-u.jpeg The solar car was the latest in a series of innovative vehicles produced by students at South Carolina’s Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research https://newatlas.com/tents/durston-worlds-lightest-x-dome-tent/ 2026-08-16T16:38:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bff7513/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1477x901+0+0/resize/1440x878!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2F3e%2Fb3686c1443259bd8893145f6e80c%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-2-52-55-pm.png More so than most other tents, the Durston X-Dome Pro 1+ is optimized for hiking to high peaks and distant corners and staying overnight in comfort https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/14324ba/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1409x874+0+0/resize/1409x874!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F98%2F36%2F59532d204a28ab7f0be0ffbe6cf5%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-2-55-28-pm.png Durston Gear launches what it's calling the lightest double-wall freestanding tent in the world, the X-Dome Pro 1+ https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b3b7397/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1207x710+0+0/resize/1207x710!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F52%2F49%2F295c6c7944e8b1b69447809d12b8%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-2-57-26-pm.png The Dyneema Composite Fabric is light, tough and totally waterproof https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ec3bfa7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1574x878+0+0/resize/1440x803!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff1%2F2c%2F1ec222fa47258a7211796886b005%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-2-58-40-pm.png The carbon fiber exo-frame allows for flexible setup https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/49b04c7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1404x895+0+0/resize/1404x895!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fb8%2Fa0%2F8cd6fc654e42ad0fe874b12e3559%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-00-28-pm.png In addition to carbon poles and Dyneema fabrics, the X-Dome Pro saves weight via its choice of light YKK inner zippers https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e36e385/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1348x858+0+0/resize/1348x858!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F47%2F73%2F0a4f7457433f98d98fcd2fe75e4c%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-01-44-pm.png It may be light, but the X-Dome Pro 1+ is built to handle rain and wind https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3c9da49/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1585x892+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F10%2Fc1%2F3cd6b35f46858ea1d37f63005c6a%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-02-04-pm.png The X-Dome Pro frame uses hubs at each side to split the single roof pole out into four corner poles https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ceb4799/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1364x837+0+0/resize/1364x837!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc4%2F9e%2F6b56551341e794613bab3e4a420f%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-02-16-pm.png The latest Easton carbon fiber pole design has both carbon outer poles and inserts to save even more weight versus carbon poles with metal inserts https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fd89c73/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1527x902+0+0/resize/1440x851!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fe5%2Faa%2Fe2689d274ca1a3a381aab239dcaa%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-03-09-pm.png The X-Dome Pro 1+ delivers the protection and space to give you a good night's sleep so you can enjoy gorgeous mornings like this one https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9fdf328/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1404x896+0+0/resize/1404x896!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F33%2F46%2F795e13f54b3ea8f2a0c0947c9b73%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-03-51-pm.png The sleeve near the outer door allows you to install a hiking pole for extra stability https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c133076/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1590x897+0+0/resize/1440x812!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F19%2F11%2Fd8b1ef22462bad76614c4a9a5d73%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-06-10-pm.png Durston tested the X-Dome Pro 1+ in simulated wind conditions over 62 mph https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6e430db/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1463x894+0+0/resize/1440x880!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fe2%2F37%2F3e001c4148fb9bf80dac11aefc8f%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-07-04-pm.png For the fastest sheltering in bad weather, pitch the fly first, then duck inside to install the inner tent https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/17a7a43/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1598x890+0+0/resize/1440x802!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F18%2Fe2%2F4ed452a946258cab44567841d665%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-09-58-pm.png The X-Dome Pro's trapezoidal floor is designed to sleep one person in full comfort, with or without their gear inside. It can even fit two people if they're willing to get cozy https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/809adfb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1438x853+0+0/resize/1438x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F78%2Ff1%2F18721e754b60a95b76f82e90fc47%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-10-13-pm.png Given its diagonal floor, campers can sleep straight down the 85-in length or sleep diagonally corner to corner for 90 inches of length https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/38b2114/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1523x890+0+0/resize/1440x841!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F80%2F79%2Ff3b4d23941b58ffcbe2ec04902e2%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-12-22-pm.png The 42-in interior peak offers plenty of headroom https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/52e3d4f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1500x877+0+0/resize/1440x842!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2F1a%2F4dc4d11a41229f1ca85d55d1a45c%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-14-55-pm.png Store your gear inside or in the covered vestibule area https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c61d62c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1502x894+0+0/resize/1440x857!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Fb8%2Fdf41584d4d6fa6f805d361282931%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-15-16-pm.png The X-Dome Pro 1+ is designed to do its job and be forgotten while you enjoy bigger things https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/96f897f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1535x899+0+0/resize/1440x843!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F00%2Fca%2F1cc5942c473d813c184da9b443dd%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-17-21-pm.png If it's sunny and clear, you can pitch the inner tent first and add the fly https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7763580/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1531x887+0+0/resize/1440x834!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F8b%2Fd2%2Fc39808a34ffd87a09607130980b2%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-14-at-3-17-33-pm.png The fly is designed to open up in multiple ways to provide full ventilation and views https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b50d705/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2000x913+0+0/resize/1440x657!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1f%2F54%2F190a29ef452e8f0bbbf5a1205143%2F1-durston-x-dome-pro-1-superlight-freestanding-tent-main-view-1.jpeg Open the long door flap and keep the vestibule or open both and invite in full airflow https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/49e0b8e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1000x908+0+0/resize/1000x908!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F12%2F3d%2F9171c4c24258bced9c3da7d2d562%2Fdurston-x-dome-pro-1-end-view-vertical.jpeg The X-Dome Pro 1+ uses a dual-hub Y-ended frame with single roof beam and lateral crossbar https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7b37cb0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1400x1050+0+0/resize/1400x1050!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1b%2F62%2F1c48d43340cf91e406d99d2f39ae%2F4-durston-x-dome-pro-1-superlight-freestanding-tent-interior-spacious-78e68e18-e54a-41e9-b285-40ff030f1eb8.jpeg The X-Dome Pro 1+ is designed sleep a single camper comfortably, leaving space for gear https://newatlas.com/around-the-home/dreame-d30-ultra-mop-vac-robovac-review/ 2026-08-15T11:14:42-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d5f5945/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x1848+0+0/resize/1440x665!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fff%2F4c%2F26d415004de49f41f32d53679917%2F20260616-202603.jpg I was ready to catch it if need be! But nope, on it's first run mapping out my second floor, it ran right up to the edge without throwing itself down the stairs. https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4fd2c71/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x1848+0+0/resize/1440x665!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4c%2F4a%2Fb95f530049c799a456028b57be90%2F20260814-091822.jpg After about 45 days of use, the base is getting a little unsightly. Easy clean up, but it's still ugly. https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5416cf1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2769x1846+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9d%2Fea%2Fab91f9f54a018a749568d9054e4d%2F20260814-091843.jpg Look at that cute little face! Reminds me of ol' Rodney Copperbottom. This picture was taken after roughtly 45 days of use and not once flipping it over to clean it. Only to remove socks. https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1e36215/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x1848+0+0/resize/1440x665!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F50%2Fb5%2F8b1c144f44cf85e30065eefcc1be%2F20260814-091852.jpg This is the extent of tangles after a month and a half of use. Not too shabby https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/76b2b27/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1848x3136+0+0/resize/849x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2F53%2Fee6e1dba4a1a9cb800567add418d%2F20260814-092023.jpg The dirty and clean water tanks. I can do two or three mop sessions between needing to fill it up with fresh water. Though, I'd recommend dumping the dirty water right after mopping, else it smells downright FOUL when you open it to dump it. https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3a4e7d4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2400x1350+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F64%2F32%2Fa67bf322462a9b3b5d655373b3d8%2Fd30-ultra-black-media-powerdock-2400x.jpg One of Dreame's images to show you what's happening under the hood, so to speak https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/912454d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2168x2268+0+0/resize/1377x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F01%2Fce%2Fe14e55b547658c7be1f79847cad9%2Fscreenshot-20260629-150933-dreamehome.jpg On the left, that's when the map went wonky and suddenly rooms made no sense. After remapping, on the right, I noticed it flipped my layout 180 degrees, but at least now I know which room is which.