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Written by Katja 26 April 2011 29 Comments

If you’ve been going through life thinking that camping was boring, you probably have never heard of tree camping.

Wait, what? A tent in a tree? Yup, that’s right. This up and coming way to enjoy the outdoors is not for everyone, certainly not for people with a fear of heights, but quite possibly great for those with a fear of bears (while bears can climb trunks of trees, they are not likely to sneak into your tent that’s hanging from a branch).

This unusual way of camping is mostly found on offer by adventure holiday providers, as a childfriendly, not too far from the ground version. Provided by by this Dutch and this German company for example.

Depending on your front lawn, this might also work as a fantastic alternative to a tree house:

Probably our favorite tree tent is the one designed by Dutch designer Dré Warpenaar whose initial idea was to create a habitat for activists fighting to preserve trees and forests. However, the invention caught on fast with camping lovers the world over, who enjoy being swayed to sleep.

Another alternative, seeming a bit less scary to me is the treepee. Also a tent hanging from a tree, but which is additionally secured to the ground, if you don’t like the swaying. The makers of this treepee do not recommend hanging it higher than 50cm above ground, though.

And what’s the best part of tree camping? The view….

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Tags: camping, outdoor activities, tree camping, tree tent

29 Comments »

Lorna - the roamantics said:

that’s incredible! the last photo especially- unreal! i’ve always wanted a treehouse and these days think i could probably even live in one, so staying in one like this while on the road? now on my list! great post

# 26 April 2011 at 10:05 pm

Katja (author) said:

lorna – i’ve already started talking about a communal tree-camping trip this summer, maybe you can join?!

# 27 April 2011 at 2:12 am

Sophie said:

wow! the tree camping sounds great! unless you need to pee in the middle of the night…

# 28 April 2011 at 5:28 pm

mary said:

i would SOOOO be down for a tree camping trip!!

# 4 May 2011 at 11:53 pm

Iain Mallory said:

That looks like great fun & love that last image, that really looks awesome, thanks.

# 11 May 2011 at 6:50 am

ayngelina said:

The last photo is amazing.

# 11 May 2011 at 7:56 am

Chloe said:

Such a great idea It looks like so much fun!

# 11 May 2011 at 3:55 pm

Cailin said:

I would soooo fall out of that thing!!!
Looks awesome though, especially the last photo

# 11 May 2011 at 4:20 pm

Seattle Dredge said:

Ohhh wow, the last one looks amazing!

# 11 May 2011 at 9:15 pm

Cornelius Aesop said:

Why do you think we monkeys hang out in trees so much. Finally some of you are catching on.

# 12 May 2011 at 6:57 am

Don Faust said:

We want to stay in one of these. There is actually a place on Vancouver Island, Canada, north of Victoria with these spheres. We plan to go there this summer. http://www.freespiritspheres.com/

# 12 May 2011 at 10:27 am

Andrea said:

These are very cool – if not a little scary because of the heights

# 12 May 2011 at 11:44 am

Lucas said:

I would love to try this.
It seems so cool, didn’t even know it existed tbh.
That last picture just looks stunning.

Better than staying in a gelert horizon 8 (it’s a tent) all spring.
Ill have to do this next year at some point.

# 15 May 2011 at 4:57 am

Jeremy Branham said:

Wow, that is definitely unique! That will help keep the bears away or either put you in a REALLY bad position if they find you!

# 20 May 2011 at 11:55 am

Angela said:

That looks like a nice experience to make, I probably won’t be able to sleep from fear my tent can fall down the tree, but I would do it

# 21 May 2011 at 7:07 pm

Donna Hull said:

I’m a travel princess but I could definitely camp in trees, as long as they bring me my morning coffee .

# 25 May 2011 at 6:22 pm

Cam @ Traveling Canucks said:

That is so cool! I’ve never even heard of these before. Looks fun!

# 30 May 2011 at 8:08 pm

Michael said:

Interesting. I’d stay in one of those.

# 3 June 2011 at 9:13 pm

Red said:

Yes please for tree camping. I’ve looked up tree house camping / hotels on various travels and was surprised how many are out there, but have yet to stay in one. Also want to sleep up in the canopy of the jungle somewhere too…great pics and fun story.

# 4 June 2011 at 12:49 pm

Karrin said:

tree camping LOL! I dunno sounds ify? but looks cool:)

# 6 June 2011 at 4:50 pm

Ken Kaminesky said:

That looks like fun!

# 10 June 2011 at 9:06 pm

Christina said:

That looks like it’s right up my alley. I love camping. I’d love to stay in the tree tent in the 2nd picture! How very cool.

# 22 July 2011 at 2:18 pm

Nate said:

would love to do this at some stage
Camping like this…Haven’t seen anything like it really..
one word – Epic!

Nate Skyler
I hate my job but
i make hybrid bike reviews lol

# 25 July 2011 at 8:10 am

batangas townhouses said:

Tree camping sounds cool. That night picture with hanging tent was amazing. The view must be really relaxing. I would love to try sleeping in one of those tents.

# 3 August 2011 at 11:40 pm