Papa Tom

Deep down, I am a minimalist. Someday, I hope to live in one of those "tiny houses" that are about the size of a shed and run on all renewable energy. Until then, I wish I had one of these.

Concept - Wide Path Camper

Before you visit the site, understand that it's just a fantasy and that I can see all the obvious faults and weaknesses. But imagine if it was perfect?

fietsbob

Utopia? realistically needs a Motor assist to get Up Hills and some serious Brakes if headed down the other side , but

It looks better than living out of a shopping Cart, To bad the vagrancy laws would come down like a Ton Of Bricks.

and the Police would confiscate it.

plodderslusk

This might be an OK idea in it's homeland Denmark,very flat country, bad bad idea almost everywhere else.

veganbikes

I have been pondering a set up like that but try and cut down the weight considerably using lighter weight materials and maybe a little less luxury. No couches that turn into beds and fancy tables just a plank with a sleeping pad on top, some storage space underneath and one window. Maybe a lightweight table or counter for cooking. No carpets or wood unless it would be lighter than other materials for the strength and none of that fold out stuff unless weight saving or practical.

Though it may not be super practical for anywhere but flat areas and it would probably cost several arms and legs. True Temper S3, maybe a carbon fiber/fiberglass shell and stuff like that wouldn't be cheap.

stevepusser

Maybe in the future when it's made with superstrength yet superlight materials, such as carbon nanotubes or something, to get its weight down to something reasonable. I'd also like it to fold up like an origami to a reasonable size to get the wind factor down to something non-horrible.

Plus if you had a collection of bike tourists using these, they would attract tornadoes.

nun

Yes I can imagine touring with it, and the thought frightens me.

rifraf

Maybe suitable for anywhere with no wind but I've not found where that is yet.
Its a no from me!

mrv 

I've only done three, short overnighters with my touring bike and backpacking gear.
I can honestly say - the idea is not perfect in anyway. yea... no - just can't imagine taking "it" with me when I'm trying to get away from "it". Whatever it is....

Papa Tom

My initial concern was "How would I see what's behind me?" Second was "How the heck would I get this thing up a hill, and how would I stop on the way down?"

I think they need to think pop-up camper, the type that not only folds together, but also folds down for a lower center of gravity and less wind resistance.

Anyway, as I said in the original post, I'd never buy one as-is. But having a bucket list that includes doing a tour that involves camping (I've only done hotel tours), the idea of traveling with everything I need for an impromptu overnight stay somewhere is quite enticing.

saddlesores

wow, this thing must be sooper light, even fully loaded with
"Over 300 L of storage space for the necessary baggage."

judging by the superathletemodel they hired for the photo
shoot, that camper must come with antigravity cells and
zero-point energy pods!

bradtx

Papa Tom, I like it, even with all of it's warts.

Brad

indyfabz

Cyclelicious » Pop up camper bike trailer

$900. 45 lbs. No thanks.

fietsbob

Given that DK is a leader in Wind powered electric generating Towers because It is a Windy Place , makes it even a questionable thing there.

note how much more population is on the east leeward shore than facing into the west.

Papa Tom

Nah...that's a tent, and it looks even more awkward to pull around. I liked the idea of the hardshell walls and the big window on the first contraption. These made it feel more like a real camper.

Anyway, this thread is getting silly now.

dwmckee

I like the idea of having it there when I got there but even empty at 40 kilos I'd have a hard time towing it.  I'd also struggle with the width on many of the roads I ride.  

staehpj1

Isn't that a bit like saying "imagine if everything about it was different".

indyfabz

Imagine how hot and stagnant it could get inside. I will stick with a tent.

manapua_man

I can imagine how horrible dragging that thing up and down the mountains and narrow streets here would be, if that counts.

Papa Tom

>>>>Isn't that a bit like saying "imagine if everything about it was different".<<<<<

Or that famous line about relationships: "I love you. You're perfect. Now CHANGE!!"

alan s 

Does it come with a wide screen TV and a cooler full of beer? If so, I could relax in the back while someone else does all the work.

LuckySailor

Uh, no. I can't see how you can claim to be a minimalist if you desire one of these. this is just another example of consumerism really. What's wrong with a tent for the minimalist?

EvilWeasel

No thanx. I have a bunch of light weight camping gear from my motorcycle camping days. Mostly in the infield of the local race tracks. My one man tent and other gear is all purposed to be easily carried by on guy on two wheels... at up to 120 mph.

That trailer thing is just silly. I wouldn't even use that here in flat Florida. Besides it's to wide for bike paths and lanes. You would be gunned down by an angry motorist in no time.

RatMudd

No. I couldn't primitive camp by most rivers with that thing. For something like RAGBRAI or paved roads and wide open spaces (with no wind), sure, depending on its durability. Almost like hauling a Surly Bill trailer, versus something like a single-wheeled BOB trailer.

Wind would be the kicker. Anything on a Surly trailer Bill would be placed at low center of gravity, one reason being wind.

If you're too lazy to take 5 minutes to setup a tent but yet ride up to 200 miles, something is very wrong.

Yeah but NO, absolutely not.

spinnaker

And windless days in Denmark to boot. I would not want to be towing that think in a high wind.

prathmann

On my last bike tour I spent some time deciding whether to take my 2.5 lb tent vs. my roomier 3.5 lb one. Usually I opt for the lighter one but on this trip decided to carry the extra pound since the mileage was fairly short and the evenings might include more tent time. But I can't see that I'd ever choose to tote over 80 extra pounds just for a bit more interior space.