Built-in lanterns, light-up stakes, solar power, and a modular add-on design combine to make “roughing it” a lot less rough.
Flickering firelight, twinkling stars, and a blanket of pitch dark everywhere in between – don’t you just hate that?
For all those who want to dabble in the outdoors without all the hardship, the Cinch (starting at $299) claims to be a tech-forward, easy-to-operate living space that adds comfort to the campsite.
Initially launched in 2014 as a roomier, hands-off alternative to traditional tents, the Cinch roared back onto Indiegogo this month. It has raised nearly a quarter-million dollars already with the promise of power – solar power.
So much power, in fact, that the Cinch claims 3,500-lumen lanterns that pair with smartphones for dimmable (and color) control.
That seems like a lot, lot, of light from a solar charged tent. For context, a car headlamp pumps out about 1,200 lumens. So you will probably be using that dimming feature (or blinding wildlife) if the number is accurate.