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Otherworldly Romotow rotating caravan finds its way to this world

C.C. Weiss December 7, 2018

Six years ago, we looked at the wild Romotow caravan concept from New Zealand firm W2. At the time, even W2 wasn't sure if the swing-out trailer would move beyond concept, and we didn't expect to see it again. But fast-forward to late 2018 and W2 is deep in the works building the very first model.

Romotow owners will undoubtedly make full use of that deck on their journeys

Tiny Houses

A big year for small living: The best tiny houses of 2018

Adam Williams December 3, 2018

2018 has been a big year for small living and we've seen some firms trying to stand out in an increasingly crowded market by fitting their models with clever space-saving ideas and innovative tech. From raising roofs to motorized beds, here's our pick of the best tiny houses of the year.

The Orchid Tiny House, by New Frontier Tiny Homes, features in our coverage of this year's ...

Architecture

Remote off-grid Lochside House declared Britain's House of the Year

Adam Williams November 29, 2018

This year's winner of the prestigious RIBA House of the Year competition has been announced. Haysom Ward Miller Architects got the nod for its Lochside House, an energy-efficient off-grid home that takes its place very well indeed among the rugged landscape in Scotland's West Highlands.

Scotland's Lochside House, by Haysom Ward Miller Architects, has been declared the winner of RIBA's prestigious ...

Outdoors

Gallery: Minuscule to massive campers of the 2018 Sand-Water-RV Expo

C.C. Weiss November 20, 2018

New Atlas ventured to the 2018 Sand-Water-RV Expo last weekend in search of watercraft, off-roaders and campers. We'll look at the "sand and water" in our next gallery, but first, the very interesting range of RVs, from small off-road "squaredrops" to massive fifth wheel campers and toy haulers.

A Black Series Patron camping trailer and caravan nose to nose

Automotive

Nissan puts LEAF power and drone-launching in Sentinel rescue truck concept

C.C. Weiss November 8, 2018

Over at the São Paulo Motor Show, Nissan is showing how the Frontier can prove a potent force in search-and-rescue. The Frontier Sentinel concept has a raft of upgraded capabilities and components, including a drone-launching platform, portable power station and gear organization.

Nissan debuts the Frontier Sentinel concept at the 2018 São Paulo Motor Show

Outdoors

Bowlus elongates beauty with $185,000 aluminum-skinned off-grid camping trailer

C.C. Weiss November 6, 2018

The new Bowlus Road Chief 26 gives four campers extra room to stretch out and a small front porch for enjoying the sunrise. It also packs in heated floors, 4 kWh of lithium battery power, a mobile router with 3G/4G modem, and an interior inspired by the canyon country of the American Southwest.

Bowlus introduces a larger 26-foot Road Chief

Tiny Houses

Shipping container turned into compact tiny house for two

Adam Williams October 30, 2018

This attractive shipping container-based tiny house sleeps up to two people and seems best suited as a weekend getaway or guest house rather than full-time home. Named True Studio, it can be outfitted with optional extras, including full off-grid functionality and smart home tech.

Optional extras for the True Studio include off-grid functionality, a rainwater collection system and a radiant ...

Tiny Houses

Archer Tiny House raises family living to another level

Adam Williams October 29, 2018

New Zealand's Build Tiny recently completed its latest model, the Archer Tiny House. Featuring an atypical layout with the living room upstairs and a bedroom downstairs, the compact and off-grid capable dwelling is best suited to a small family.

The Archer Tiny House is available at multiple price points and can run on or off-the-grid

Outdoors

Solar-powered off-road caravan comfortably shelters a large family on outback adventures

C.C. Weiss October 26, 2018

The Avida Rock is one of the latest studies in Australian caravan toughness and luxury, built to survive the harshest slices of the Outback while still showering the family in comfort. With 300 watts of solar, space for up to seven, and even a washing machine, it's a very cozy rolling shelter.

Automotive

Lithium-powered camper van creates a solid foundation for American off-grid adventure

C.C. Weiss October 25, 2018

We've seen a slew of European camper vans lately, so it's about time we look at an all-new Class B motorhome from North America. One such camper van hitting American roads, the Tofino from Canada's Pleasure-Way, is a compact powerhouse with lithium battery bank and focus on electric appliances.

The Tofino features a dual-lithium battery set-up for plenty of power on the go