Hammock or bed of rocks? It doesn't sound like a hard decision, which might be why tree tents have exploded in popularity. The latest to find its way across our desk is the Sky-Pod, a dangling, semi-rigid sleep chamber engineered to be as comfortable to sit or stand in as it is to lie in.
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Dyneema is a versatile synthetic fiber with a strength greater than steel, making it great for a variety of applications. Japanese outdoor company Locus Gear is now putting it to use among the frigid mountaintops, launching what it describes as the ultimate dome tent.
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Cinch has pitched the fourth generation of its solar-powered pop-up tents, refreshing the existing line with new features like integrated smart LED lighting, and introducing the Cinch Pod, a portable “living room” that can connect several tents together.
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When it comes to traipsing around the great outdoors, less is certainly more in terms of baggage. That's why we always see such an emphasis on making adventure gear as light as possible, something Kenny Flannery can certainly lay claim to with his ultralight BivyPack.
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Tentsile has grown from a single-product start-up to a global authority in tree camping. One thing missing in its lineup is a solo tree tent that can swing head to head with the numerous solo hammock shelters. It won't be missing for long, as Tentsile is preparing the UNA.
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High-flying tree tents and roofed hammocks are all the rage and tents are getting as social as the internet. The basic ground tent was nearly more the exception than the rule in 2017, as tents that dangle from trees and cliffs, float on water, and ride atop motor vehicles hoarded the spotlight.
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It seems to be human nature that if you're camping near a lake or pond, you pitch your tent right at the water's edge. Well, SmithFly's new Shoal Tent lets you take things a step further. Described as a floating raft with a tent topper, it allows you to actually sleep out on the water.
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The growth of stand-up paddleboarding has brought to market some interesting accessories, including a few paddleboard-top tents. But what if you want to sit? Utah's Traft is working on a packraft-tent for paddling through the days and snoring through the nights.
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If you're a regular camper, you may own a selection of tents for different situations: a lightweight tent for hiking, a larger tent for friends or family, and a winter tent too, for example. The Crua Clan is a flexible modular tent system that can serve each of those needs.
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Tree tents have proved pretty popular lately and the new Treble Hammock 2.0 looks like it may offer a more comfortable experience for those who want to use it to both lounge around and sleep. It also fits up to two people and can be kitted out with a bug screen and clamshell roof.
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