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Disposable Campfires

'Kinderlite' for 2050 Retrospective Exhibition

— August 17, 2008 — Eco
Imagine you’re enjoying a few days off from work in the summer of the year 2050. You’re feeling a little nostalgic for the ‘good old days’, back in say 2010, so you decide to do a little camping. You know, with the old nylon tent and sleeping bags. Just one problem, you “lack any basic survival skills” due to your high tech lifestyle in 2050, and the thought of having to start a campfire is utterly out of the question.

As a project for the Museum of Modern Britain’s (MOMB) 2050 retrospective exhibition that looks back on the years 2008 – 2038 Philip John Luscombe from the Northumbria University’s School of Design, has created the ‘Kinderlite’ disposable campfire.

It looks like the invention would make building a campfire an almost instant process. Just prop a few nice straight sticks into the central ‘spoke’ part, hang the cardboard carton, which likely contains kindling and other flammable fire starting substances, and light what looks to me to be a ‘fuse’. Ta-da campfire on the spot.


Although designed for the future, I think there would be a good market for his concept now though.
Trend Themes
1. Disposable Campfires for Instant Campfires - The concept of disposable campfires is an innovative way to provide people of all skill levels the chance to enjoy an instant campfire.
2. Sustainable Camping Products - The Kinderlite disposable campfire is an example of how sustainable camping products should be a priority for manufacturers.
3. The Future of Outdoor Recreation - The Kinderlite campfire highlights how the future of outdoor recreation will be shaped by technology and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry should explore the use of cutting-edge technology to create eco-friendly camping products.
2. Sustainability - The sustainable manufacturing industry should focus on products that prioritize sustainability and eco-friendliness such as the Kinderlite disposable campfire.
3. Design - The Kinderlite disposable campfire is an excellent example of how design can revolutionize the way we experience outdoor recreation.
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