If tents and sleeping directly under the stars is not your thing, a new portable house offering an “unmatched dwelling experience” called Ecocapsule, might be worth more investigation.
The Ecocapsule has been designed to fit inside a standard shipping container to keep shipping costs low to make it easy to transport around the world.
Ecocapsule is expected to be available to pre-order before the end of this year, with shipping commencing sometime in 2016.
The dimensions of Ecocapsule are ( H x L x W ) 2.55 × 4.45 × 2.25m/4.5m with extended pole and its installed power output is 750Wfor wind and 600W for solar with a 9744Wh battery in place to make sure you always have enough juice to charge your devices.
“Ecocapsule is a low-energy house packed into a compact form. It merges an energy efficient shape, compact volume and off-grid capabilities with the luxuries of a warm bed, running water and a hot meal.
Even though small in size, each Ecocapsule comfortably houses two adults. Its efficient spatial layout allows you to enjoy convenience of household facilities in off-grid conditions. Built-in kitchenette with running water, flushing toilet and hot shower are luxuries of a hotel room that are now also available in wilderness. Plenty of storage space also fits all your sport or research equipment.
Ecocapsule is powered by a built-in wind turbine complemented with an array of solar cells. Dual power system and a high-capacity battery ensures that you will have enough power during periods of reduced solar or wind activity.”
For more information on the new Ecocapsule portable house jump over to the official website for details and to register your interest, although no final price has been announced as yet.
Source: Ecocapsule : Gizmag
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