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Comments on: Orange unveils solar concept tent at Glastonbury

Photovoltaic concept camping tent would power portable devices, "Glo-cation" technology, and radiant floor heating.

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by Niwich June 24, 2009 8:29 AM PDT
In other news, a rash of tent thefts has swept over Britain.
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by carlhage June 24, 2009 9:53 AM PDT
It certainly looks nice, but not a very efficient configuration for the solar photovoltaics. I would expect a lean-to triangular shape (at least the roof) that can be aimed at the sun. But if you only use the tent once in a while for camping or a music festival, the energy created from the solar panels will never pay back the energy used to create them. A normal roof panel might need a year of everyday use to pay back the energy of manufacture (then it's positive). This is the fallacy with solar clothing, maybe even solar car roofs-- they might offer convenience like charging a cell phone while camping (assuming you get coverage), or cooling your car while parked, but they aren't better for the environment because they never produce as much as they consumed since they aren't in the sun every day all day.
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by dge111 June 26, 2009 1:44 AM PDT
smart dude!
by StoshNick June 24, 2009 10:57 AM PDT
So... The emperor is naked AND homeless...
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by myrddinstarhawk1 June 25, 2009 3:10 AM PDT
i like the idea and would like to find out where to get one of thies tents. i want to see if its able to power or charge a laptop. how big is the battery for power storage. could it be used to recharge a 12 volt wheelchair battery so i can use my electric scooter longer while camping. myrddinstarhawk@gmail.com
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by phunksta June 25, 2009 8:11 AM PDT
Could the electical system provide lighting for a sign saying 'Please Steal Me?'
Alternatively, it could be channeled to a system that delivers a shock to anyone who attempts to casually urinate on the tent?

Joking aside - some great ideas here; especially the phone charger thing which is always a problem a the fest.
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by HeavyJim June 25, 2009 8:23 PM PDT
Nice, until some drunk falls over and tears you expensive "look at me, look what I've got" new gadget.
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by dge111 June 26, 2009 1:43 AM PDT
how to sleep in it?

What do you need internet for when you go camping?
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by tdhn June 26, 2009 9:11 PM PDT
That is the coolest tent, where can I get one?
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by willdryden June 27, 2009 3:14 PM PDT
When I go camping, the cell phone stays home. The last thing I want is to have a ringing phone disturb the wildlife around me.

Go Go Gadget tent!
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by jjbarr77 December 9, 2009 8:49 AM PST
Is this tent beer resistant?
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