Skip to main content

This 1,000-square-foot luxury tent costs more than some houses

We all have those friends (or maybe we are those friends) who refuse to go camping unless there is, at the bare minimum, some sort of yurt situation. Be it the bugs or the cold, hard ground, communing with nature isn’t on their list of the top 10 ways to spend a weekend. The Autonomous Tent might be the answer to their glamping (that is, glamorous camping) demands.

Designed by Harry Gesner and Patricia DiMario, the structure is meant to be both luxurious and low-impact, meaning it doesn’t require a foundation and you can take the solar-powered tent with you when you leave the wilderness. That’s good, because it will set you back $100,000 for the smaller, 700-square-foot Cocoon version and $200,000 for the 1,000-square-foot Tipi. That’s more than a few nights in some five-star hotels, but the creators envision its wealthy clientele will be more intrepid and take the tent off the beaten (or paved) path.

Included in that six-digit price tag are steel or aluminum tubes or laminated beams and “high-tech, translucent fabric, which is mildew, rot, and pest resistant,” according to the company. It’s built to withstand 90-mile-per-hour winds and heavy snow. Both designs sit on raised decks.

With the solar panels, the tent can run LED lights, pumps, water filters, and a composting system. Either solar water heater panels or a propane water heater make showers a possibility, with a graywater system filtering the H2O for a greener experience.

If you can’t afford to buy one yourself, there are a few resorts that have them set up. For $495 a night, you can stay in a 500-square-foot version at the Treebones Resort in Big Sur, California, according to Dwell. Complete with a sink and shower, it also has a gas fireplace and comfy bed.

We can almost imagine Phyllis Nefler deigning to spend a night here. Almost.

Editors' Recommendations

Jenny McGrath
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Jenny McGrath is a senior writer at Digital Trends covering the intersection of tech and the arts and the environment. Before…
Get this Roomba robot vacuum for $160 instead of the usual $275
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum cleaning a foyer.

Crutchfield is currently selling an iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum for a fantastic discount. Usually costing $275, it’s down to just $160 for a very limited time only. One of the best robot vacuum deals around, the sale is only on until March 16 so you haven’t got long to snap one up. If you’re keen to streamline the cleaning process at home, check it out now before the sale ends.

Why you should buy the iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum
The Roomba range provides some of the best robot vacuums around meaning it’s the perfect brand to consider. With the iRobot Roomba 694, you get a 3-stage cleaning system with an edge-sweeping brush, dual roller brushes, and powerful suction. Alongside that, there are Dirt Detect sensors that inform it when it needs to give more attention to dirtier parts of your home.

Read more
The Blink Mini 2 features an updated design, support for outdoor use
The Blink Mini 2 placed on two books.

The original Blink Mini was one of the best indoor cameras thanks to its affordable price, 1080p resolution, and support for Alexa. Now, Amazon is making the gadget even more enticing with the new Blink Mini 2, which boasts a sleek new design and is capable of working both indoors and outside in the elements.

While it's still small and compact, the Blink Mini 2 looks slightly different from the old Blink Mini. Its corners are much softer, its entire chassis is white (instead of a white chassis and black faceplate), and its camera takes up a bit more space on the front of the device. The differences are apparent when the two gadgets are placed side by side -- and the minor changes add up to make the Blink Mini 2 look a bit more premium than its older sibling.

Read more
This 4-camera Lorex wireless video surveillence system is $200 off
A Lorex 2K Wireless camera mounted on an outside wall.

One of the best security camera deals today is over at Crutchfield with $200 off the Lorex 2K Wireless NVR System. Usually priced at $550, it’s down to a fantastic $350 until March 17. That means you don’t have very long to enjoy the significant discount. If you need to know more, we’re here to help with some insight about the security system below. Remember to buy it before March 17 if it sounds like the right setup for you.

Why you should buy the Lorex 2K Wireless NVR System
Sure to be one of the best home security camera systems for many people, the Lorex 2K Wireless NVR System is packed with features. It comes with an easy-to-use network video recorder along with four weather-resistant 2K cameras which are battery-powered and wireless. Any time the cameras notice motion, you’ll get a notification to your smartphone. You can then opt to view the live feed as well as talk to anyone on the other side. Its motion-based detection system does a great job of highlighting things only when there are people rather than objects, cutting down on false alarms.

Read more