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The Rise Of Glamping: Glamorous Camping

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Wanted: Kelty's LumaTwist Is Your Own Personal Satellite

All the strangeness of LED lights and space vehicles packed into a single, lonely companion.READ»

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Nokero Solar-Powered Lightbulb Uses 200 Times Less Energy Than a Kerosene Lamp

Nokero, a Hong Kong-based company, has debuted the world's first solar-powered LED lightbulb. Costing $15, the Nokero N100 has kerosene lamps in its sights but, at $15 a pop (although that drops to $10 if you buy 48 or more) it's ...READ»

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WANTED: The JakPak, a Jacket That Converts Into a Tent

Finally! Our wildest dreams for hobo-tech can now be had for $250.READ»

A Camper for Even the Fussiest Design Dweeb

Why leave the comforts of home, if you can camp in your very own Sydney Opera House?READ»

A Solar Tent for Glastonbury Campers Who Can't Live Without Creature Comforts

U.K. cell phone company Orange takes festival tent envy to new heights with its Solar Concept Tent, designed to celebrate the eleventh year of Orange's presence at the Glastonbury music festival. The concept tent, ...READ»

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Konarka's Roll-Up Solar Charger Is Rugged Enough for Camping

Konarka made headlines last year when it announced the creation of the world's largest roll-to-roll thin film solar manufacturing facility. Now the solar company has revealed plans to use its plastic thin film solar technology to ...READ»

A Portable, Rolling Home That Unfolds Like a Slinky

Like any desk jockey, we've got a keen interest in any innovation that makes hobo life possible. So we were impressed by the prototype WheelLY, a portable shelter designed by Zo-Loft Architecture. It puts your standard ...READ»

Would-be Hoboes: Your Dream House Has Arrived

Treehugger points us to this very clever design for a jacket with pouches in its lining that can be unfurled to reveal a personal tent. As the designer, Justin Gargasz, explains: Individuals feel the need to escape ...READ»

Would-be Hoboes: Your Dream House Has Arrived

Treehugger points us to this very clever design for a jacket with pouches in its lining that can be unfurled to reveal a personal tent. As the designer, Justin Gargasz, explains:     Individuals feel ...READ»