Inflatable bubble-shaped camping tent designed by Pierre Stephane Dumas.
CristalBubble allows campers to spend a night under the stars without sacrificing all the comforts of a bedroom suite. [more info]
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Tim
It’s a giant hamster ball.
Nov 20th, 2010
Alysha
Doesn’t seem like you’d be able to get any fresh air inside there. and how are you supposed to pack it all up for a camping trip. other than those, it’s beautiful. i’d love to use it.
Nov 20th, 2010
gunneos
i like the idea of it, but it does somehow take away from the whole experience of camping.
Nov 20th, 2010
The Quick Brown Fox did something?
Would be great for stargazing before bed :P
Nov 20th, 2010
alien
lookin cool
can’t sleep in, on a rainy day though
Nov 21st, 2010
DZRTJUL
Rain?!? What about sunshine in the AM? Cool idea though.
Nov 21st, 2010
steven
wat if youre changing?????????
Nov 21st, 2010
Raw-lina
well, I think its lovely:) and I would love to make love in this tent.. :D:D:D
Nov 21st, 2010
Doof-fisch
I want to know how they got that Christmas tree inside their tent!
Nov 21st, 2010
Khaled
transparency .. OK, but to this level!!
Nov 21st, 2010
Robert
Nights would be ok, though it would probably steam up with condensation…. The midday sun would be killer - 180 degrees inside? Maybe with air-conditioning and an air handler, but then when I go camping I’m there for the fresh air. Other than the harsh realities of bubble camping, it’s a lovely idea. Try sleeping under the stars sometime sans bubble.
Nov 21st, 2010
Art of Concept
scratching head….why is this thing as tall as a tree?
Nov 21st, 2010
just a dream
how are u going to move the furniture inside to the place u want ?? the idea is fantastic though…. can enjoy the scenic view outside without being there.
Nov 21st, 2010
Dreaming
i question how they get any air circulation in there, not only that, but how in hell your going to set it up and take it down again.
though truly beautiful for spending nights under the stars <3
Nov 21st, 2010
MrWorf
The pics reminds me of a couple of old movies that I saw as a kid. The movies were made in the 1960s. One was about a young woman living in one. The second was about a prince or rich guy that lived in one. Does this ring a bell to anyone?
Nov 21st, 2010
Mapache
Looks too hot. I wouldn’t sleep in a plastic bag.
But is pretty.
Nov 21st, 2010
Jchamb2010
Does this remind you of the boy in the bubble by chance?
Perhaps this tent was designed for entire families with the same immune system disorder that the kid in the bubble had…
Nov 22nd, 2010
Pete
If you have beanbag chars and a coffee table inside your tent, it’s not camping :)
Interesting, but:
- Must be HOT inside
- Only good if camping duo, not with a group. Otherwise, all the fun inside-tent stuff is visible to everyone
- Did I mention it must get HOT inside?
- No sleeping in. You’re up with the sun
Still, pretty cool. You get the “under the stars” effect (depending on condensation) without bugs/rain/wind etc.
Oh, how does it stay inflated? Do you need to keep a pump running to have higher pressure inside? That would be pretty annoying.
Nov 22nd, 2010
Everett
Hmmm. Hot and steamy and how do bad smells get out? Can you imagine the funky smells in there after a few days!
Nov 22nd, 2010
Kirvi
I think it could have it’s uses. I can see people using it more in spring and fall than in the middle of winter or summer. I am sure they have some way for you to hang something so you can change in privacy. Also, this seems more like something you would set up on private property and leave up, sort of like a gazebo more so than an actual camping tent. I think being able to sleep in it is just one of the perks.
As for the inflation and ventilation, it is most likely a double layer of the plastic that you are able to blow up with “holes” for ventilation in the actual structure itself.
Nov 22nd, 2010
Lola
Soooo…
Does anyone watch spongebob?! Yeah, Sandy’s house??
Maybe I’m a 22 year old who watches cartoons.
:]
Nov 22nd, 2010
Pete
It completely looks like Sandy’s house!!
Great place to fall asleep…it just looks like a very bad place to wake up. with the sunlight, the heat and all the people looking inside.
Nov 22nd, 2010
Glenn Contreras
It would be perfect against mosquitoes!!!
Nov 23rd, 2010
Aja
Talk about greenhouse effect. Really cool, though. I would hang out in there at night, for sure.
Nov 23rd, 2010
The Guy
I <3 spongebob, and I’m 28, nothing wrong with that. Also, to the people who said negative things, yeah, it’s a novelty. Thanks to Toxel for showing us it.
Nov 23rd, 2010
the dude
I want this for 2012 lol
Nov 24th, 2010
RInta
it reminds me about Sandy’s house in Spongebob Squarepants cartoon . Ha!
Dec 22nd, 2010
Bryan
I think it would be awesome in the backyard as a greenhouse you can put up and then take down when the weather is more stable.
It would also be pretty awesome for small special events.
Apr 23rd, 2011
Catzrule
I think its a lovely idea and i would love to have that tent in my back yard looking at the stars thinking about things like my life and my friends and have some time to myself also it would be fun to play with my friends out camping and have some fun who ever made this is very smart and i would like to meet him or her some day!!!!
Jan 2nd, 2012
donna
whats the price on this thing anyone know?
Jan 13th, 2012
Richelle
Where can I purchase one of these and how much do they cost???
Jan 27th, 2012