Tree-hanging tent provides above-ground shelter

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This strange looking tree shelter was created by a team of British designers, to provide portable habitation for campers while also minimizing material usage. Dubbed Tentsile, the shelter is a dangling tent that offers similar comfort to a hammock and can be used in a number of environments. The portable shelter employs tension forces to provide a suspended habitat that is protected from wildlife, including insects and snakes, while at the same time providing a secure shelter from the elements. The tent is easy to assemble and can be suspended up high in the tree tops or slightly hovering over ground level... Continue Reading Tree-hanging tent provides above-ground shelter

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Camping, Forest, Shelter, Tent, Treehouse

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