Already gearing up for camping season next year?
If you're looking to do some more adventurous camping in the future, check out this new tent design that will basically turn the world into your own waterbed.
The Shoal Tent is a new product from American outdoor gear manufacturer SmithFly Designs. The tent is on top of an inflatable raft so travellers can set up camp on their favourite pond or lake. It has no poles or rigid structure inside and users just use a pump to set it up and take it down easily.
According to SmithFly’s website, the 50 lb, 8 x 8 tent is able to withstand high winds, even without the poles traditional tents rely on. The tent, which can comfortably house people up to about 6 ft ‘3” tall has detachment cords in the event an emergency exit is needed.
However, the company does remind users they must adhere to all local rules and regulations for boating safety, which could include requiring life jackets, anchors, paddles or oars. The sides of the tent also come off entirely, so he says it’s easy to get out in a hurry if need be. There are also five separate air chambers that keep it afloat, so even if one is punctured, it should remain stable.
The tents are currently on pre-order with the first batch expected to be delivered in late December or early January. They’re retailing for approximately $1868 CAD.
