It's the next big thing folks: a self-inflating tent that doubles as a raft. Their Kickstarter was funded and production is starting so act now and be the talk of the BW next year!




Some specs:
-A mere 25 pounds (including pump)
-Packs down to a manageable 76 L
-Silpoly to keep rain out and condensation in
-Large canopy for plenty of headroom and/or speedy travel while floating (downwind only)

Kidding aside though, I could see this being fun at a lake cabin and would be happy to check it out if someone else bought it and lugged it around

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1080745612/the-airnest-rugged-inflatable-shelter-by-rise-outdoor

Callin` Huck Finn, Huck???

Oooh! Best of all worlds! Rig up a fishing line with a floating lure, and a small electric motor with a propeller and the electronic steering of one of those robot vacuum cleaners. Sleep all night and troll the lake. Wake up with a fish on the line or a snapping turtle with a hook and a fish in it's mouth for breakfast!

Tom

That is so cool. I see in the 2nd pic that it zips up like a regular tent. Does make me wonder what people will do with it, mostly for goofing off but who knows. Got a nice floor to it.

quark2222: "Oooh! Best of all worlds! Rig up a fishing line with a floating lure, and a small electric motor with a propeller and the electronic steering of one of those robot vacuum cleaners. Sleep all night and troll the lake. Wake up with a fish on the line or a snapping turtle with a hook and a fish in it's mouth for breakfast!

Tom"

If only! They explicitly say not to sleep in it while floating -- could you imagine if it sprung a leak while you were asleep and all zipped up inside? Eek!

scat: "That is so cool. I see in the 2nd pic that it zips up like a regular tent. Does make me wonder what people will do with it, mostly for goofing off but who knows. Got a nice floor to it. "

Agreed! And I do like the idea of the entire floor being a mattress. It would be nice to never wake up half off your sleeping pad again. Though I can't imagine there's much thermal protection in their mattress so you'd probably have to have mats on top. Guess that would make it even cushier!

alpinebrule: "Callin` Huck Finn, Huck???"

Ha! I've got a fence I might let you whitewash ;)

I believe the Forest Service is looking to use these to replace campsites. Simply find a calm area of the lake, anchor, and sleep! Or for the more adventurous, simply float around the lake all night. They add a warning about getting up at night and using he latrine.

egknuti: "I believe the Forest Service is looking to use these to replace campsites. Simply find a calm area of the lake, anchor, and sleep! Or for the more adventurous, simply float around the lake all night. They add a warning about getting up at night and using he latrine. "

Lol "Camp Like a Loon" would be the perfect slogan for that

prettypaddle: "

alpinebrule: "Callin` Huck Finn, Huck???"

Ha! I've got a fence I might let you whitewash ;)"

Different book :)