Portal Outdoors has introduced the Nomis One, an innovative inflatable rooftop tent that folds compactly to fit in your vehicle's trunk and inflates on-site in under 10 minutes. Combining fuel-efficient driving dynamics with above-ground comfort, the design brings fresh convenience to outdoor adventures.
- Inflatable design packs flat for trunk storage
- Inflates and mounts on roof or ground in about 10 minutes
- Supports two to three campers with lightweight, durable materials
What happened
Portal Outdoors, a Hong Kong-based company established in 2011, has launched the Nomis One inflatable rooftop tent via Kickstarter, quickly surpassing its funding goals. This new tent showcases an inflatable air-beam frame covered by waterproof 300D Oxford fabric, allowing the tent to be deflated and packed into a duffel bag for easy transport inside a vehicle trunk, rather than permanently mounted on the roof.
The tent base inflates first and secures to the AeroDeck roof rack system, after which the tent body inflates and snaps into place using durable plastic mounting brackets. This entire process takes around 10 minutes with the help of an optional electric pump. The tent’s lightweight design balances practical camping needs with maintaining good vehicle aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency on the road.
Why it feels good
This design sidesteps some challenges of traditional rooftop tents, such as bulkiness and the strain on fuel economy from carrying a fixed roof load while driving. By being able to pack the tent inside the trunk during transit, drivers can enjoy improved aerodynamics and reduced drag, making long journeys less costly and more eco-friendly.
Campers also benefit from a comfortable above-ground sleeping setup without the hassle of complex awning installations. The inflatable tent includes built-in door awnings and weatherproof window panels, eliminating extra assembly steps while providing protection and ventilation. Additionally, the option to add a cotton interior insulator enhances warmth during colder conditions.
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The Nomis One is designed to accommodate two to three people with an interior floor space of 80 by 52 inches and a maximum supported weight of 550 pounds on the AeroDeck. It can also be set up on the ground or a pickup truck bed, offering flexible camping locations. While the setup is slightly slower than some hard-shell rooftop tents, it promises less cumbersome breakdown and packing procedures, appealing to both casual and serious outdoor enthusiasts.
As shipment and user reviews start to surface, it will be interesting to see how the Nomis One performs in real-world conditions and whether its inflatable design sets a new trend in rooftop camping gear. Camping lovers seeking a blend of portability, comfort, and fuel-conscious travel will want to keep an eye on this unique product’s progress.