Polish company 123Labs has come up with a plan to make van life truly borderless. Its new MiniB Camping Kit is a slimmer, simpler, more versatile style camper-in-a-box kit designed to fit into a convenient carry case designed for airplane check-in.
After landing, travelers can convert a range of hatchback-equipped vehicles into functional microcampers, allowing globetrotters to enjoy van life to the fullest while avoiding expensive RV rentals. increase.
123Labs brings back an idea we last saw in 2014. That’s when the seemingly defunct camper innovator Swiss Roombox introduced his airline-friendly FreeTech kit. The MiniB lacks FreeTech’s sleek, wheeled design, but weighs him 2.2 pounds (1 kg) less and has an even more versatile indoor/outdoor camping gear set.
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The MiniB kit measures 43 x 26 x 10 inches (110 x 65 x 25 cm) and weighs 62 pounds (28 kg) in the included carrying case. This is probably over his 50 lb (23 kg) limit to which the average coach flyer is accustomed, but he’s more of a 70 lb (32 kg) weight distribution common in business and first class. Within range. I’m not sure many first class passengers would be interested in hauling their camper kit from airport to airport to save on RV rental fees.
Another way the kit is reminiscent of Swiss Loombox products is in its puzzle-like design. The waterproof plywood kit is packaged as a main box and a series of neatly packed nesting components. Upon arrival at camp, the pieces are twisted and connected like a 3D puzzle to assemble several types of camping furniture.
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The main component of the MiniB kit is a bed platform built using a series of frame supports, top panel and legs. At 76 inches (195 cm) long, this bed fits over your vehicle’s tailgate floor and folded back seats and can support up to 420 pounds (190 kg) in combination with the included 3-piece mattress create a double bed. The bed is 45 inches (115 cm) wide at the top and narrows to 37 inches (93 cm) around the legs.
The included sliding kitchen platform pulls out from the tailgate to create a full-width countertop for placing the stove and preparing meals. The kit doesn’t come with cooking hardware, but 123Labs says the carry bag is big enough to pack a small single-burner stove, a collapsible bladder-style water container, and some cooking utensils. It’s size. Travelers should monitor the total weight of their packages, taking care not to exceed airline limits, but be able to carry the gear they need, receive fuel on arrival, and travel for cross-country or international travel. functional micro RV camping setup. adventure.
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Beds and kitchen tops are already pretty functional go-anywhere camper kits, but 123Labs is so much more. The bed’s platform is also designed to slope upwards, creating an in-car sofa for reading, sipping a drink, and lounging in the car.
This kit also allows you to build a height-adjustable outdoor dining table and two stools. There are also soft covers for the stools to create a more comfortable surface. The outdoor loveseat repurposes the mattress cushions into her two-person outdoor lounge.
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123Labs says the MiniB kit is compatible with a wide range of SUVs, minivans and estates, including any hatchback or rear loader “larger than a Ford Ka or Fiat 500.” Suitable for use in rented or rented vehicles as it is installed using a set of ratchet straps and requires no tools or modifications to the vehicle. Vehicle must have enough flat load space to support a 69 x 37 inch (176 x 93 cm) bed frame.
The MiniB Camper Kit is currently in a Kickstarter campaign with a minimum pledge level of €878 (approximately US$930). That’s a 35% discount off the planned retail price of €1,350 ($1,475). 123Labs nearly doubled their goal, with over three weeks left in the campaign. If all goes according to plan, we will start production in May and from June he will ship the first backer units in July. Shipping to Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand has an estimated price of €100-350 ($110-383).
The following video provides an overview of the functionality.
miniB: My First Flying & Driving Camp Kit
Source: 123Labs
