teardrop trailers

This year saw the introduction of some of the most compact, lightweight camping trailers we've seen in decades of covering new RV launches. Some were rugged off-roaders, and others were simpler road tourers. These are our favorites.

Polydrops made an immediate name for itself by reimagining the teardrop trailer as a polyhedron. Now, in an effort to offer a lighter, more aerodynamic drop-sized camper for EVs, it's deleted some of the "poly" to create the sleek, 640-lb P19 Shorty.

Snowboard manufacturer Never Summer has introduced the stylish little Skyview camping trailer, a teardrop that doesn't quite drop or tear. The distinctively rustic midcentury modern camper works as either a summer or midwinter mobile retreat.

Carbon Lite Trailers uses carbon fiber construction to create a simple utility/camping teardrop so lightweight it can be pulled by a motorcycle as well as an EV. Called the Rift, the trailer easily shifts between cargo hauling and camping.

Forma Campers has rolled out what we can only call an origami-drop, a uniquely creased small trailer set up like a teardrop. Its spacious interior and large gullwing door create a base camp that's ideal for dining, working remotely and enjoying a view.

Last year, Colorado Teardrops proposed a small trailer with a battery large enough to charge its electric tow vehicle and make up for range lost via towing. What was previously a series of (very rough) Boulder renderings is now a working prototype.

The Campinawe trailer arrives like a piece of geometric abstract art meant to live in. Its pop-open panoramic window reveals a flexible space with a light, portable equipment set that includes a toilet, Yeti cooler, battery pack and bathroom tent.

With the advent of ebikes, towable bike RVs are becoming a more attractive (and available) option. The latest is a solo teardrop made completely of aluminum and outfitted with an electrical command center, skylight, indoor/outdoor table and more.

Hotomobil has a deep lineup of bold campers, both motorized and towable. One that leaps off the pages of its photo gallery is the Mohican small trailer, a mini-camper with boxy shape, bright dual-tone paint and a space-optimizing slide-out kitchen.

One of the more aggressive-looking teardrops out there, the Stockman Rover is much friendlier than its sharp looks might lead you to believe. It's designed to be a nomad's most loyal friend, offering easy towing, fast setup and many comforts of home.

Combining elements of the fold-out tent camper, caravan with slide-out sidewall expansion and pop-top camper, the Badger series of caravans expands to give bush adventurers a big, comfy hard/soft hybrid base camp that tows like a chiseled teardrop.

Teardrop trailers are among the simplest RVs, but for some they're not quite simple enough. Kleox fits that category, and it's solved the issue by stripping its Shelter teardrop down to the simplest form, a sort of ultralight hard-wall tent on wheels.