
We Tried This Space-Age Tent Made for Next-Level Glamping
The Space Acacia promises to be the ultimate basecamp anywhere you set it up. Here's what we think of the new tent.
Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in all things outdoors. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie, and Shape. Whether it's tuning us into the joys of hiking and camping, or rigorously testing head-to-toe outdoor apparel, she leaves no stone unturned (though she always Leaves No Trace).
The Space Acacia promises to be the ultimate basecamp anywhere you set it up. Here's what we think of the new tent.
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