Kauri Pod Tent Backpack
Fast-Deploy Survival Shelter — Engineered for Real-World Protection
A portable emergency shelter with full insulation, 3000mm waterproof protection and integrated solar power. Built for New Zealand conditions.
Fast-Deploy Survival Shelter — Engineered for Real-World Protection
A portable emergency shelter with full insulation, 3000mm waterproof protection and integrated solar power. Built for New Zealand conditions.
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Deployed at Sunset
Carry Anywhere
Side Elevation
Plan View
Front View
Rear View
Construction Cutaway
Founders Presale — Limited to 500 Units
Manufacturing July 2026. Delivery within 4 weeks of production.
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Engineered thermal barrier keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Year-round comfort in any NZ climate.
Withstands torrential rain, snow and coastal weather extremes. Built for serious conditions.
Integrated solar panel charges devices and powers interior lighting. Off-grid ready when you need it most.
Outer Shell
1000D Cordura Nylon
Double TPU coating
Waterproof Rating
3000mm HH
Hydrostatic head min.
Base / Floor
Bathtub Floor
Reinforced, 5000mm HH
Insulated Liner
Thermal-Reflective
Inner layer
Seams
Fully Taped
Sealed waterproof
Pole Frame
Quick-Deploy Hub
Shock-corded aluminium
Deploy Method
Partial Fast-Deploy
Single-pull at entrance
Guy Lines
6-Point Anchoring
Reflective cord
Solar Panel
Integrated Flexible
Roof-mounted, weatherproof
Overall Length
2100mm
Width at Entrance
1100mm
Width at Foot End
900mm (tapered)
Peak Height (entrance)
800mm
Peak Height (foot end)
450mm
Door Header Clearance
300mm
Capacity
1 Person + Gear
Kauri Pod was created to respond to the growing need for safe, dignified sleeping solutions for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping across Aotearoa New Zealand. Inspired by the strength and protection of the Kauri tree, the concept reflects resilience, shelter, and care for people and community.
The Kauri Pod Tent Backpack extends this kaupapa into a portable, fast-deploy form. Designed to carry like a backpack and pitch in minutes, it provides an immediate, dignified shelter option for emergency and crisis situations — including scenarios where homelessness escalates beyond the capacity of fixed accommodation, such as natural disasters, sudden housing shortages, or civil emergencies. Its solar-powered lighting and USB charging keep users connected to support services even when off-grid.
Kauri Pod is a harm-reduction initiative that offers stability and dignity while supporting pathways toward longer-term solutions, whether through our fixed sleeping pods or this portable emergency shelter format.
Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and inclusive of all New Zealanders, Kauri Pod aims to reduce harm, improve wellbeing, and deliver positive community benefits through practical, compassionate design.
Compact backpack transport — 900mm × 420mm × 320mm. Light enough to take anywhere.
7001-T6 aluminium poles tension the shell into a structured sleeping capsule.
Multi-point anchoring stabilises the capsule in outdoor conditions for a secure night's rest.