This Massive Modular Camping Shelter Is Made by an Unexpected Brand

Bringing a new level of luxury to the luxury camping space.

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Think of the most iconic camping brands that dominate the campsite. Patagonia. The North Face. Coleman. Porsche?

Don’t look now, but the maker of the world’s most iconic sports car has recently begun making waves on the campsite. The buzz began back in 2022 when the brand launched a rooftop tent.

The luxe two-person tent encased in a hard case was definitely unexpected, but since it only worked in conjunction with a handful of Porsche’s larger models, it remained more of a niche curiosity than a sign of a larger strategy.

But now, the brand is making a much bigger inroads into camping with its new canopy tent. And this time, you don’t need to own a Porsche to use it.

Porsche Performance in the Great Outdoors

Porsche’s new tent is called the Pavilion, and it’s massive enough to live up to its epic name. The tent โ€” which is more outdoor camping shelter than traditional tent โ€” boasts a floorspace of 2.3 x 2.3m. That’s 5.29 square meters, or about 17 square feet when using the good ol’ president’s math.

Porsche hasn’t disclosed the height of the tent once set up, but judging from the images, it appears to at least be as tall as it is wide, making it somewhere in the neighborhood of 7.5 feet tall. It’s easily tall enough for an adult male, or even an NBA center, to stand comfortably inside.

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With over 17 square feet of floor space, the Porsche Pavilion is decidedly roomy.
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When packed, the tent measures just 31.5 x 16.5 x 15.4 inches and weighs 26.5 lbs. According to Porsche, the inflatable shelter sets up in minutes anywhere with the help of the included hand pump and convenient central valve and clamping system. And while it is free-standing, the shelter is equipped with storm-resistant fastening tie-downs for added stability in the elements.

The size and convenience alone make the Pavilion appealing, but the shelter’s true standout feature is its modularity. Porsche sells a number of accessories for the canopy tent, all of which conveniently zip onto the main frame.

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The Pavilion’s modular design allows for heightened customization, such as adding an additional connected tent.
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These include an add-on tent that can be used as a private bedroom, a more rugged and water-resistant groundsheet, additional side walls with various window setups, and a weatherproof vehicle tunnel that connects to the back of your car (this one is dependent on owning a specific Porsche model). You can even connect two Pavilions together if you feel like setting up your own makeshift mansion in the great outdoors.

Cayenne Camping

The Pavilion is certainly the most tempting and impressive piece of camping equipment Porsche has offered to date, but it’s far from the first.

In addition to the aforementioned rooftop tent โ€” which Porsche unsurprisingly encourages buyers to use in conjunction with the Pavilion โ€” the brand offers a number of outdoor-focused accessories through its lifestyle brand, Porsche Design.

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Porsche is hoping some campers will use the Pavilion in conjunction with its rooftop tent. What a life.
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These include the PDS20 Outdoor Speaker and the waterproof Active 2.0 rolltop backpack. I don’t think Porsche is going to take down Snow Peak as the top purveyor of luxury camping goods any time soon, but the German brand is starting to put together a pretty compelling catalog.

The Pavilion is available to order from Porsche dealers and starts at $1,680 for the tent alone without any add-ons.

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Porsche Pavilion Tent

Specs

Width 2.3m
Length 2.3m
Weight 26.5 lbs.
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