Tentsile Suspended Tent

Tentsile II

Going camping can be fun, till the next morning when you are aching from that little pebble you couldn’t get off. Suspending your tent is the obvious solution, but there aren’t very many tents that can be suspended. Until the Tensile tent, this tent claims to be the world’s most versatile tent.

It combines the versatility of a hammock with the comfort and security of a tent, allowing your camping trip to take place in the canopy.

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Net Installation By Numen

In Belgian gallery Z33 last summer, visitors could get back to their childhood by clambering onto and exploring a net installation by Numen. The nets were layered one on top of the other and connected to each other at points, forming a landscape that could be used as a communal hammock.

*The Net by Numen/ For Use was at the Z33 gallery from the 2nd July till the 2nd October 2011. You can see what Z33 is showing this year by visiting their website

Outdoor Trampoline Hammock Hack

With this hack its almost worth going out searching for an old trampoline. I found it on Emily Summer‘s Design and Nonsense and it is an old trampoline that has been converted into a teepee.

It looks so comfortable and perfect for lazing outside after a day at the pool.

*Design & Nonsense has more information on the trampoline teepee