The Nano 2 from Mollusc takes the familiar dome tent we know and love and turns it upside down. Unlike a typical dome tent with a side door entrance, the Mollusc Nano 2 tent opens and closes like the hood on a baby carriage. It is a one-of-a-kind shelter that is as suitable for a day at the beach as it is on the side of a mountain.
The Nano 2 is the world’s first tent to open and close like a clamshell. This design provides the user with the flexibility to adjust the shelter based on the current weather and location. You can leave the tent wide open for an afternoon at an outside concert and then close the cover when darkness falls and you want to go to sleep.
As the temperatures warm in the morning, owners can crack open the tent as much as they need to keep the interior temperature at a comfortable level. The design also has a low wind resistance allowing the tent to withstand the heavy winds of an exposed ridge. This design also uses a perimeter aluminium frame that conveniently sits on the ground. This frame can be physically weighted down using rocks when a rocky landscape prevents you from properly staking down the tent.
The idea for the Nano was conceived in 2011 after an overly warm stay in a yurt inspired the founders to rethink the way we sleep outside. The team used the next few years to sketch the design and explore the materials they could use in the tent. Starting in 2013, they began building their first prototype.
After a year of repeated failures, the team at Mollusc came up with a solid design and perfected this idea throughout 2015. By the end of 2015, they started a crowdfunding campaign to move beyond the development stage. They used Kickstarter to secure the funds to produce the first version of the Nano and started to work on the second version. What you see in the Nano 2 is the result of the feedback the team received from the original Nano owners.
The Nano 2 is available for pre-order via Kickstarter. Early bird prices start at 349 pounds ($432) plus shipping from China, which is estimated to cost approximately $40.
The limited-edition Current LTD comes loaded with premium upgrades, powerful motor assistance, and features designed for serious trail riding.
Aventon is taking things up a notch with its latest electric mountain bike. The new Current LTD is a full-suspension eMTB packed with high-end components, plenty of power, and some impressive technology. There's one catch, though. Only 99 are being made, and each comes with a $7,999 price tag.
INIU has launched the Rugged 10000, a $54.99 power bank with 45W fast charging and IP67 dust and water protection. Its 10,000mAh battery supplies power through two USB-C ports for phones and outdoor gear.
It’s the first product from the company’s new INIU Outdoor division. Weighing roughly 196g, the silicone-armored battery is designed for hikers who need backup power but want to keep their pack light.
Keeping devices charged and a campsite lit takes a little planning once wall outlets disappear. These four Amazon offers cover portable solar power, satellite communication, and two different approaches to camp lighting. The BigBlue, BioLite, and LuminAID prices require Prime membership.
BigBlue 28W solar charger - $50.97 (15% off)