Floating hammock lets a dozen people lounge in sun-soaked waters

A hammock that lets a dozen or so people chill out and relax ... on cool, crystal-clear water? Count us in. It's the new Bote Hangout Water Hammock 15, and it brings a few innovations that make a day on the water even more enjoyable.

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Affordable tiny house for two is arranged on one floor

With its understated exterior and simple open layout for two, this recently completed tiny house doesn't offer some of the bells and whistles of larger and more luxurious models, but does come in at a reasonable price of just $61,250.

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Portable drying device is a hydration pack bladder’s biggest fan

What's one of the hardest things about using a hydration pack? Keeping its bladder clean, dry and mold-free between uses! That's where the DRYE device comes in, as it's a battery-powered fan designed specifically to dry hydration pack bladders.

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“World’s slimmest” hard rooftop tent slices through air like a blade

Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent, the Mars Aeroblade looks to minimize impact on fuel economy while offering robust protection at camp. It measures over 1 inch thinner than the previous thinnest hardshell RTT we covered.

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Coffee campfire starter repurposes bean waste into fragrant flame

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. With that popularity comes literal tons of waste each year. Morii Outdoors puts some of that waste to good use in an all-natural firestarter for camping and survival.

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Adaptable case-padding system gives you a custom fit every time

It's nice to have a protective case with custom foam cutouts for your bits of gear, but that sliced foam isn't gonna be much good for protecting anything else. That's where Pelican's Re-Set padding system comes in, as it can be altered for each use.

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2-lb ultralight tent costs as much as it weighs … in grams

Hyperlite Mountain Gear becomes the latest ultralight gear maker to add a freestanding tent to its ultralight backpacking shelter lineup. The all-new Crosspeak 2 stands tall amongst the brand's offerings as a dome tent that hovers near an even 2 lb.

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Climbing wall tiny house is small in size, but big on fun

Though it looks unassuming from the outside, the aptly named Funhouse, by Konpak Tiny Homes, has a playful interior design, including a climbing wall section that provides access to a neat netted hangout area.

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Move over, Ikea: Robot-knit furniture transforms from 2D to 3D

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a way to produce flat-pack furniture using a robotic quilting machine, which folds from lightweight cloth-covered panels into functional pieces for your home.

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