Opera Folding Camper

First there was glamping, then caravanning got cool with the Airstream and now the humble folding camper has been thrust into the 21st century with the Opera.

Long associated with types who wear socks and sandals, the folding camper has been stunningly redesigned by Axel Enthoven. Inspired by the Sydney Opera House the overlapping domed tent quickly folds out to expose a luxury living space with two beds, a toilet, hot and cold water, LED lighting and a mobile hob.

The Opera

The Opera is being marketed as “your suite in nature” and with a espresso bar and wine cabinet it beats most hotel rooms. Each Opera is handmade with hardwood, stainless steel and leather and will launch in 2010 with a small number available.

The Opera will be showcased at the Design at Work trade fair in Kortrijk in December.

Further Information: www.yoursuiteinnature.com

2 Responses to “Opera Folding Camper”

James Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 3:27 pm

I’m torn. I kind of like this, and I don’t.

You do have to appreciate the design aesthetics; but something makes me feel like I would be mocked if I rolled that out at a camp-site

It’s kind of the ‘Poodle’ of the trailer tent world; Poodles are easy to appreciate on paper, strong, athletic dogs with a high intelligence useful for hunting. But, walking down the street, a Poodle nonetheless.

I feel the same about this folding camper.

Emma Says:
August 14th, 2011 at 7:10 am

I love it, I’ve been looking for the last couple of years for an interesting (not dome, not dull grey/blue/maroon/green, like everything else) 4/6 man tent or trailer.

I’ve seen the bell tents but they’re not cheap and still normally come in plain cream.

I’m hoping that we’re starting to see more interesting tents/trailers being produced and this is quite beautiful, I think, but too small for me and probably hellishly expensive.