Shiftpod: a futuristic, weather insulated pod-tent for extreme environments

Shift is an American spiritual organization, born from the ashes of one of the Burning Man festivals in the southwestern American deserts. The Shiftpod is their creation: an innovative pod-tent for camping and festivals (especially in arid environments). According to the manufacturer, it takes no more than five minutes to set up and doesn’t use any poles to stand in place. Thanks to its insulated nylon fabric, the Shiftpod is designed to reflect the sunlight (thus the heat). It will stay cold during the hot days, and warm during the nights (and will withstand the elements thanks to its weatherproof zippers).

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It can give shelter to 2 or 3 people. Thanks to its 2 holes on the side, it even supports air conditioning! No doubt this pod-tent is innovative, but we can safely say it won’t be for everyone. The Shiftpod is sturdy but weighs 64lb, excessive if you plan on carrying it on your back! Keeping that in mind, this tent designed for the burning man festival will probably find other uses, especially for camping in extreme environments.

Size: 12 x 12 x 6.5 ft (4 x 4 x 2 m)

Weight : 64lb (29 kg)

Price: $800 (£512, €724)

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