Icelandic outerwear brand 66ºNorth has teamed up with innovative German tent maker Heimplanet to release a limited-edition colorway of the brand's instantly recognizable Cave Tent. Designed to withstand Iceland’s relentless weather, the new four-season Cave XL inflatable tent stands out among the terrain (and it's competitors) with an easy-to-pitch design and bright orange color inspired by Icelandic storm shelters.
The Cave XL inflatable tent relies on a geodesic dome design with ten crossing points and an all-weather rip-stop nylon build to withstand rain, wind, and snow. The inflatable tubes replace traditional poles, reducing points of failure and time needed to pitch. Once rolled out, the Cave tent is reportedly capable of being pitched (err, pumped up) in under 30 seconds.
Ever curious of the innovative designs native to Heimplanet, we recently took the 66 North collaboration Cave XL for a test trip in the California desert.