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56 Cool Camping Shelters

Innovative Tents & Caravans, from RV Bikes to Steel Sanctuaries

— May 12, 2011 — Autos
With summer fast approaching and long weekends coming up, campsites will soon become filled with innovative tents and caravans.

Camping equipment companies have begun to design products that will make even the nature hater want to spend a night under the stars. With ideas such as solar-powered tents and luxurious motorhomes, a wide range of innovative tents and caravans is available that would accommodate any camper.

These innovative tents and caravans have proven to be camper-worthy and are guaranteed to make your campground neighbor seethe with jealousy. From quirky miniature huts to protective poncho shelters, the options for camping shelter is so far-reaching that it is definitely a difficult choice to pick out the one that would be perfect for your camping trip.
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Bamboo Biofilter Teepees
Bamboo Biofilter Teepees
West Coast Green's Pollution-Protecting Wooden Structures
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54
Intergalactic Doggie Homes
Intergalactic Doggie Homes
The Inflatable Air-Insulated Dog House is Great for Men Too
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53
Transparent Igloos
Transparent Igloos
Bubbletree Tents Connect You with Nature
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52
Steel Sanctuaries
Steel Sanctuaries
Aluminum Cottage Reinforces the Love of Camping
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51
Luxurious Pet RVs
Luxurious Pet RVs
Wannekes Portable Kennel Homes for Dogs Let Them Travel in Style
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50
Wigwam Win
Wigwam Win
Tee Pee Motel
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49
Dress Tents
Dress Tents
When Fashion Becomes Architecture
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48
N!ergy Tent
N!ergy Tent
Luxury Tent Comes With Power
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47
Massive Glowing Tents
Massive Glowing Tents
The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center of Kazakhstan is the World's Biggest Te
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46
Nomadic Homes With Legs
Nomadic Homes With Legs
The N55 Walking House
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45
Senior-Friendly Caravans
Senior-Friendly Caravans
The QTVan Can Be Towed via Electric Mobility Scooter
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44
Quirky Miniature Huts
Quirky Miniature Huts
Suzanne Husky Designs Environmental Dens
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43
Clown Fish Camp Gear
Clown Fish Camp Gear
The ‘Isopod' Will Swim Through Extreme Weather
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42
Tech Teepees
Tech Teepees
The Abilmo Solar Wifi Teepee Lets You Camp (and Surf the Internet) in Style
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41
Eco Poverty Camping
Eco Poverty Camping
Tents and Tarps Give Hope to the Homeless in Dignity Village
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40
Tubular Tent Attachments
Tubular Tent Attachments
Becky Greeenwood Brings Social Catalyst 'Abri Socio' to Camp Sites
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39
Puppy Teepees
Puppy Teepees
The Pup Tent by Slade Architecture Lets Your Dog Sleep in Comfort
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38
Insectified Caravans
Insectified Caravans
The Vanipiller is the Greatest Van Known to Humanity
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37
Fireproof House Tents
Fireproof House Tents
'SAFE Quick Cover' Automatically Protects Structures from Flames
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36
Solar-Powered Tents
Solar-Powered Tents
Daniel Thomas' 'Star Gazer' Tent Has Illuminated Interior
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35
DIY Super Structures
DIY Super Structures
The Concrete Canvas Shelter Can Withstand Any Camping Trip
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34
Hammock Tents
Hammock Tents
The Nyamuk
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33
Camping Rafts
Camping Rafts
Floating Cabins
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32
Chopper RVs
Chopper RVs
BadAss Camping Gear
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31
Contemporary Caravans
Contemporary Caravans
'Opera' by Axel Enthoven is a 21st Century Canvas for the Luxury Traveller
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30
Vacation Teepees
Vacation Teepees
The Pre-Fabricated Peak Series by Visiondivision
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29
Inflatable Pole-Less Tents
Inflatable Pole-Less Tents
The Cave Tent by Heimplant is Super Easy and Convenient
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28
Air Conditioned Tents
Air Conditioned Tents
a DIY That Turns a Basic Tent to a Cooled Haven
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27
Hybrid Kayak Shelters
Hybrid Kayak Shelters
Kahuna Adventure Tent Kayak Makes Camping Sleek
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26
Pop-Up Campgrounds
Pop-Up Campgrounds
Import.Export's Skyscraper-Like 'Urban Camping' Structure
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25
Shelter-in-a-Box
Shelter-in-a-Box
Instant Tent Is The Best Innovations for Lazy Outdoor Enthusiasts
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24
Luxury Travel Trailers
Luxury Travel Trailers
The 2011 Airstream 3500 Interstate is Constructed on a Mercedes
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23
Protective Poncho Shelters
Protective Poncho Shelters
Wearable Tent Provides Quick Refuge in Emergency Situations
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22
Rustic Wheeled Getaways
Rustic Wheeled Getaways
'Rolling Huts' are Modern Alternative Camping in the Pacific Northwest
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21
Canine Caravans
Canine Caravans
The Pet Camper is Trailer Comfort for your Pooch
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20
Custom Caravans
Custom Caravans
The Mehrzeller RV
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19
RVs with Carports
RVs with Carports
The Volkner RV Garage Lets You Stow Your Car
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18
Camping Bike Shelters
Camping Bike Shelters
The Nomad Motorcycle Tent Protects Both Rider and Ride
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17
Luxury Compact Caravans
Luxury Compact Caravans
The Averso Plus Caravan Fits the Whole Nine Yards into a Mini-Mobile
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16
Tent Labyrinths
Tent Labyrinths
The Gigwam by Dustin Toland Makes Community Camping Cozy
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15
Glowing Tents
Glowing Tents
The Orange Solar Tent Communicates With Other Campers
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14
Tents on Wheels
Tents on Wheels
Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailers Offer Tow-Behind Shelter
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13
See-Through Luxury Marquees
See-Through Luxury Marquees
The Transparent Bubble Tent by Pierre Stephane Dumas
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12
Circus Tent Guesthouses
Circus Tent Guesthouses
These Groovy Yurts Let Your Company Feel Like Nomads
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11
Cork Camping Cabins
Cork Camping Cabins
The Dideia Tree House Puts a Stopper in Traditional Tent Design
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10
Living in Small Places
Living in Small Places
Pod Caravans
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9
Luxurious Motorhomes
Luxurious Motorhomes
The Vario Alkoven 950 is the Ultimate Home on Wheels
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8
Five-Star Caravans
Five-Star Caravans
The Stealth Defiant is Your Mobile Home Away from Home
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7
Spa-Like Caravans
Spa-Like Caravans
The Futuria Motorhome is Described as a "Yacht on Wheels"
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6
RV Bikes
RV Bikes
Kevin Cyr's Hybrid Travel Companion for Very Eco-Friendly Camping
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5
Cool Caravans
Cool Caravans
The Inhalt Lets you Design Your Own Mobile Home
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4
Chic Modern Campers
Chic Modern Campers
Deseo Caravan For the Uber-Trendy
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3
Dewdrop Tents
Dewdrop Tents
Treetents are Ideal for Environmentalists
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2
Floating Mobile Tents
Floating Mobile Tents
The Nautic Sleeper Concept by Ruben Oya is Convenient
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1
Deluxe Caravans
Deluxe Caravans
The Mercedes A-Cero Caravan is a Mansion on Wheels
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