I’m not much for camping, a bad experience in Turkey was the final nail in the coffin, and I suppose I can thank my parents for not putting undue pressure on me as a kid. From putting up tents to ‘questionable shower facilities’, it’s not for everyone but I do have friends who love it. And while Coolfidence’s Brendan Jack doesn’t personally go camping this week, he does find something which could revolutionise the idea. It’s a bubble tent, and you really have to see the pics to get a real understanding of what the creator’s trying to achieve. It still won’t change my mind on camping but for those who enjoy it, it will definitely change your view of the stars. – Stuart Lowman
by Brendan Jack*
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, but what about people in clear bubble tents?
Just in time for the holiday season, here’s a retro-futuristic way to experience the outdoors. After all, tents have ruined our view of the sky for years – this way you get to experience nature’s splendour from the comfort of your protected sleeping bag. Stargaze without insects or mosquito bites ruining the experience.
Made from PVC material, bubble tents are waterproof, inflammable and take 5-15 minutes to set up. They come in various sizes, accommodating from two to eight people, and include a repair kit, glue, and blower to maintain cabin pressure. (Power supply not included – that’s for you to figure out.)
The blower draws very little energy, equivalent to a household appliance, and with the blower running the total volume of air is replaced 6-7 times per hour. The constant flow of air maintains a comfortable climate and no condensation forms.
The basic design can be customised with ‘solar LED lighting, optional inflatable furniture, shelving, portable restrooms, heating, extra windows or even a pet room can be added on.’ It can be easily installed for parties, in parks, amusement centres and backyards. Now you can really keep an eye on the kids in the garden.
For adults, unless you’re really off-grid, some people create a curtain system for privacy. Otherwise just stop sleeping in the nude.
‘An excellent travel accessory for camping and outdoor enthusiasts with a penchant for stargazing,’ but probably also great for eco-minded swingers or exhibitionist parties.
Next time you show up at a campsite with friends and family setting up their old army tent, you’ll really stand out from the crowd.
- Brendan Jack is one of the team members at Coolfidence. Filmmaking, comedy, marketing, writing, his fondness is for all of them. Stories seem to be his common thread, engaging people’s minds and eyeballs. Whether you’re a stranger or friend, stories and ideas connect. From the mundane to the fantastical, all ideas are welcome to be discussed at his corner table next to those old leather couches.
