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The Micro “Airstream” Bicycle Camper That’s Fully Loaded

This bicycle camper doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s small and light, weighing in at under 45 lbs. And on the inside, it’s pretty impressive!

The Micro "Airstream" Bicycle Camper

Inside the camper is fairly spacious. It’s insulated to help moderate the temperature inside. There’s a micro kitchen and plenty of storage space for food, water and cooking utensils. The “day fridge” consists of a ziploc bag with ice in it.

Inside the Micro Airstream

There’s quite a few nifty details, including a skylight on top of the front dome, which can be replaced with an open air bug screened porthole to aid the airflow.

The cabinetry is arranged so that the heavy items are stored low down, while lighter items are stored higher up. This helps stabilize the camper.

The tow bar is made from 1/2″ electrical conduit and a swiveling ball joint, which allows the bike to be laid down on the ground. 

The whole camper cost about $150 to make, because Elkin built most of it, such as the shell, base and cabinets, from old campaign signs.

Here’s how he did it…

How to Build a Bicycle Camper for Less Than $200

You can find out more about the Micro Airstream at ElkinsDIY.com and download the plans.

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New Cycling Gear, News

Bicycle Camper

Cycling and camping go together like peanut butter and jelly. Typically this means loading up the car with a tent or camper, and hauling the bicycles along.

Or for the more adventurous… touring on the bike while pulling a trailer loaded with gear, including a tent.

Fold it up when you're ready to move
The Wide Path Camper folds down or up in minutes, roughly halving its size.

Now there’s another option. Just you and your bike… and the Wide Path Camper, a lightweight bike-friendly camper designed specifically for cyclists.

The hard shell camper provides protection for your gear, a poor weather refuge when need to cook or just want to get out of the elements, and a bed that sleeps two.

Inside the camper there is a table and seating for 3.
Inside the camper there is a fold down table and a seating area.
A bed for 2
The camper includes a fold out bed that sleeps 2.

The Specs

When collapsed, the camper measures 3ft 3in x 4ft 3in. Fully open for camping it measures 3ft 3in wide by 8.5 ft. Inside you have a height of 4ft 3 in, you won’t be walking around in there, but adequate for sitting at the table and sleeping.

Bicycle Camper
The Wide Path Camper folded up and ready to roll.

The camper includes a table and seating inside, a bed that sleeps two, with fairly generous under bed storage (10.5 cubic ft / 300 liters).

The Wide Path bicycle camper
The Wide Path bicycle camper is ideally suited for two campers, and comes with optional outside chairs, outside table, and ethanol cooker.

The Wide Path comes with additional options, including a solar package with a battery and USB ports; an ethanol cooker; and custom color options.

Learn more about the Wide Path Camper and pre-order:

http://www.widepathcamper.com/

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