Tag Archives: tents

Review: The North Face Minibus 2-person tent [ultra-roomy]

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

Sleeping in a tent doesn’t have to feel claustrophobic at all. The North Face has a new 2-person tent called the Minibus 23, which is as comfy as a… minibus. With 35 square feet of floor area, it’s the size … Continue reading →

BBG on… Camping

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Steven Leckart

Bad things can happen when city slickers head out into the great outdoors and play with new and unfamiliar gear, gadgets and &mdash in John Candy’s case &mdash speedboats. Today on BBG, we’ll be reviewing sleeping bags, technical blankets, headlamps, … Continue reading →

MiniMotel makes airport campouts possible, still awkward

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Joel Johnson

The MiniMotel is a tiny, fold-up tent with everything you need to camp out in an airport or other transit station, including an inflatable air mattress, alarm clock, reading light, toothbrush and paste, and even earplugs. Everything folds up into … Continue reading →

Hennessy Hammocks

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Joel Johnson

Hennessy Hammock has been around for several years, but thanks to a tip from the comments and my absolute lack of desire to do anything online this morning, I spent the better part of an hour browsing the company’s website, … Continue reading →

Cocoon Tent Concept by John Moriarty

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Joel Johnson

The “Cocoon” outdoor emergency shelter was described by my online acquaintance “jinx” as being, “a pinata for bears.” I bet it would be hell on your knees. Design/Portfolio Page [Coroflot via Oh Gizmo! via ElectroPlankton via PreSurfer via Dump Trumpet … Continue reading →