snow peak's sky nest tent wins g-mark japan GOOD DESIGN award

japan good design award 2016: designboom has attended the award ceremony held during tokyo design week where snow peak’s ‘sky tent’ has been honored.

japanese society demands that ‘good design’ projects should contain elements suitable for a mature society. the japan good design award program’s jury scrutinized entries not only for their beauty and aesthetic appeal but mainly for their social impact. different from previous years — from the perspective of safety and security — quite a few entries this year aim to help prepare for emergencies.

dimensions: 7.2 ft. x 4.25 ft. x 3.6 ft.

about the snow peak ‘sky nest’ tent: the snow peak ‘sky nest’ takes the japanese firm’s tent and suspends it from trees, up off the ground. this tent can provide a comfortable feeling of being surrounded by nature, and campers can wake up amongst the trees. the japanese tent apparel company has maximized on comfort, while establishing a safe and easy to set-up structure using it’s expertise in tent designing.

body material: 150D polyester taffeta

measuring approximately four feet by seven feet, with an inner liner to help protect campers from wetness and condensation; a ventilator at the top to help keep cool; plus a secret shoe pocket hidden beneath the floor to keep them dry, even during the rain. for added stability and comfort it features padded sheets to help protect the bark of the trees, with the addition of ropes to help secure it in the breeze.

bottom material: 600D polyester

bottom sheet material: 420D ripstop nylon 

made in: japan