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Bizarre Shoes Let You Carry Portable Shelter Everywhere

Posted: 31 Jul 2013 10:00 AM PDT

walking shelter shoes

Imagine carrying your shelter with you at all times, like a snail or a turtle. How comforting would it be to simply retreat into your own little habitat when life gets rough? SIBLING, an Australian design collective, has created a pair of shoes that can make that happen.

walking shelter women's shoes

tent concealed in shoes

The Walking Shelter shoes, designed for women’s retailer Gorman, are ordinary sneakers with one huge difference: they hold an entire tent. The nets on the back of the shoes hold a compact shelter that unfolds to encompass the entire body.

walking shelter tent

private walking shelter tent

When removed from the nets, the tent expands and uses the human body as a frame. It can be used in a number of ways and in a number of situations. We would love to see these shoes (or something similar) donated to homeless people as a way to give at least a little shelter for the nights they spend on the street.

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Upside-Down Shower: Ground-Up Design for Decks & Yards

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 04:00 PM PDT

outdoor shower

For in-house and off-grid use alike, a traditional top-down shower still probably makes the most sense – in the first case, there is no reason not to, and in the second case, gravity makes a strong reason to stick to convention.

outdoor upside down shower

That said, the portability of this bottom-up variant – the ViteoShower – makes it a great idea for backyards, decks and other temporary outdoor situations where water (with pressure) is readily available.

outdoor yard shower

The pressure-activated design is easy to setup and attach, and turns on when you step onto the platform – no fuss, no muss, and little by way of moving parts or breakable elements making it a robust design that is simple to deploy.

outdoor deck showqer

Ultimately, it may not provide the same full experience as a normal shower, but could be a great way to let people rinse off in partial attire after a beach volleyball game or dip in the ocean.