Glamping

Bowlus travel trailers have never come cheap ... and they still don't. But Bowlus has launched the Heritage Edition, a more affordable base model that still has a week of off-grid lithium power and loads of glamping comfort.

If there were ever a product begging for improvement, the porta-potty would be it. Jupe looks to free the world of the old porta-potty with the Portal, a self-contained wilderness bathroom that aims for a glamping-grade experience when nature calls.

As well as offering a clean and quiet way to get from A to B, some electric vehicles can also power tools or equipment. Hyundai is demonstrating such vehicle-to-load abilities by opening an off-grid glamping experience powered by Ioniq 5 crossovers.

The all-new Snow Peak Zekka has launched as part base camp tent, part sun shelter and part wide-stretching observational lookout point. With windows all over, the Zekka brings the local scenery to life while still keeping the elements at bay.

Designed by Italian architects Officina82, GlamBOX is a fusion between traditional rustic architecture and innovative glamping. The unique retreat provides guests with the opportunity to sleep outdoors under the stars, without sacrificing comfort.

Rivian and Under Canvas have teamed up to offer Waypoints charging stations at two of the latter's safari-style glamping resorts. The resorts will expand Rivian's presence in Southern Utah, an always-popular off-road adventure destination.

Renault previously tipped plans to explore the distant RVing future with the Hippie Caviar concept camper van. Now it is bringing focus back to the present with the Trafic SpaceNomad, a classic pop-top camper van set to launch around Europe.

The growth of pandemic camping has seen first-timers flock to the RV lifestyle, and Renault looks to appeal directly to the subset of jet-setters-turned-RVers. The new Hippie Caviar Hotel arrives as part hippie bus and part high-end glamping service.

Japanese outdoor gear company Snow Peak has introduced a flexible new shelter with a modular design that could mean backcountry fun for the whole family, or perhaps just high comfort for an intimate group of campers.

One of the longest-running "glamper" manufacturers out there, Airstream has partnered with Pottery Barn to raise the bar on luxury. The duo create a glamorous special edition with outdoor cocktail bar and rustic-chic accents throughout.

Casa Ojalá defies easy classification, but is a definite departure from the shed-on-wheels design of most tiny houses. It features a flexible interior layout and space-saving furniture, as well as sliding walls that open it up to the outside.

While 2020 has given us serious cabin fever, it's also provided some antidotes. The new Jupe shows that sometimes the cure to cabin fever is ... a cabin, albeit one with a better view. The modern prefab shelter serves as an escape from city life.