The 'Duffy Shelter' Serves as a Home Base for Wilderness Explorers
Joey Haar — October 13, 2016 — Art & Design
References: duffylondon & yankodesign
The Duffy Shelter is a versatile, multi-use structure that provides solid protection from the ravages of the outdoors. The sheet metal tent is far stronger than a nylon tent, yet still light enough to be transported via a trailer set up.
Though the Duffy Shelter is too heavy to be carried on one's back like a nylon tent, its design still makes it flexible enough to be able to handle almost any environment. The structure is raised on a stilt-like base, meaning that ground conditions like uncomfortable rocks or wet turf will not prevent campers from spending the night.
Aside from being towed in its trailer configuration, the Duffy Shelter can also be assembled and dissembled with relative ease for flat-packing, allowing it to be carried in the bed of a truck as well.
Though the Duffy Shelter is too heavy to be carried on one's back like a nylon tent, its design still makes it flexible enough to be able to handle almost any environment. The structure is raised on a stilt-like base, meaning that ground conditions like uncomfortable rocks or wet turf will not prevent campers from spending the night.
Aside from being towed in its trailer configuration, the Duffy Shelter can also be assembled and dissembled with relative ease for flat-packing, allowing it to be carried in the bed of a truck as well.
Trend Themes
1. Permanent Shelter Structures - Opportunity to explore the creation of structurally sound, portable dwellings for outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Metal Tents - Innovate tent designs by using materials like metal sheeting for durability in extreme outdoor conditions.
3. Flexible Base Structures - Investigate methods for creating a stable foundation for structures in challenging locations using stilts or other means.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The development of multi-use, permanent outdoor shelters will provide new opportunities for fishing, hunting, and camping companies.
2. Construction - The use of metal sheeting for tent structures provides opportunities for expansion of metal fabrication companies into new markets.
3. Transportation - Innovation around packing and transporting sturdy outdoor structures could lead to opportunities for companies specializing in trailers, trucks, and shipping.
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