This expansive two-room tent doubles as a base camp and a surreal observational lookout shelter
for the explorer who loves a view.
It’s the Zekka from Snow Peak, and it brings a whole new meaning to sleeping under the stars.
And forget to stick around until the end of the video for a look at our honorable mentions.
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You don’t normally associate panoramic views with tent-living. Still, the engineers
at Snow Peak have decided that everyone deserves a window into the great outdoors.
The Japanese company has been creating outdoor products since 1958.
However, its core mission has always remained the same:
to develop refreshing experiences in nature through heirloom-quality gear and apparel.
They’ve certainly made good on that mission with their latest offering, the Zekka camp shelter.
The design begins with the main Zekka shell, a floorless tent design with a massive,
inverted trapezoid used as an entry door. This entry is flanked by large triangular window panels
that can be rolled away along with the door flap to create a large shade awning.
There are smaller entry window panels towards the rear. While a hard transparent
panel built into the ceiling provides an unobstructed view of the heavens.
If severe weather threatens to ruin your weekend,
all the windows and doors come with waterproof and mesh panels that can be closed securely.
Once the outer shell is pitched, the Zekka measures 28.9 feet across
with a front-to-rear depth of 13.8 feet and a vertical clearance of 7.2 feet.
Step inside the Zekka, and there’s room for up to two “inner rooms,”
a fancy way of saying “tent within a tent.” These tub-floored
inner rooms are basically standalone tents with window panels that conveniently line
up to the large window panels of the outer shell. So you don’t miss out on the view.
When the wind and rainclouds roll in, the outer shell can be battened
down while the inner rooms are free to breathe away any condensation.
Up to two of these inner rooms can be pitched inside either end of the Zekka. The main, central
foyer area is left completely empty or reserved for cots, dining, food prep, or cooking stations.
In fact, there’s enough room in the Zekka to set up a complete base station for up to six people,
gear included.
The best part about Snow Peak’s Zekka tent has to be the view.
A little forward thinking is needed when planning which way, the front door faces,
but waking up with a gorgeous sunrise panorama is a feeling that can’t be put into words.
After launching the Zekka in early 2022, the tent supply has been sold out since the second week.
Nevertheless, when production catches up to demand, customers can expect to pay around
$2,210 for the Zekka with a single inner room. Additional rooms can be purchased for $380.
Do you like the idea of a base camp that’s so exposed to the elements? Would you like
to sleep under the stars, or do you value your privacy? Let us know in the comments below.
And stick around for our honorable mentions. Right after this.
Tentsile's Trilogy Camping Stack connects three 2-person tree tents
into a 6-person treetop complex.
Suspend it between three trees for sag-free four-season hammock camping.
Separate sleeping bags, underfloor storage nets,
and storage pockets mean there's plenty of room for your gear.
The CARSULE Pop-Up Cabin is a tent capsule that seals to your vehicle's open tailgate.
You can use it for sleeping, but it's also tall enough to be a living/dining room.
CARSULE is fast and easy to install. Most SUVs and hatchbacks can support the pop-up cabin
but reading through their product description will tell you if your car is compatible.
Crua Modus Deluxe tent is a genuine all-in-one camping kit for one.
However, it can connect to another Modus tent if you're traveling with a buddy.
This single-person tent contains a built-in air mattress, sleeping bag, and bug mesh.
Its patented design insulates you against both temperature and noise.
The rain fly even doubles as a hammock
or picnic blanket if you don't feel like setting up the whole tent.
Making it perfect for a last-second weekend getaway,
the 2 Seconds Easy tent sets up and tears down in minutes.
To set up, open the carry case and pull the ripcord.
The tent pitches itself and folds back up with the push of a button—all you have to do is stake it.
This tent is durable, heat-resistant, waterproof, and even blocks out sunlight.
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