Modern Yurts: The Nomad

The traditional yurt -- first used in the nomadic cultures of Central Asia -- is being modernized and marketed towards the rich glampers of today. Leading this trend is the Nomad (above) yurt by Ecoshack. For a cool $6,800 USD you get a kit containing everything you need to construct the most advanced yurt currently available -- complete with a "beautifully sealed and sanded platform floor surface." An extra $1,500 will get you a WeatherMax cover to keep the rain out.
Cool, but expensive. If you're looking to build your own yurt, there are plenty of resources online to make a cheaper version of the Nomad. Start with Dan Kuehn's Mongolian Cloud Houses: How to Make a Yurt and Live Comfortably. [via]
Cool, but expensive. If you're looking to build your own yurt, there are plenty of resources online to make a cheaper version of the Nomad. Start with Dan Kuehn's Mongolian Cloud Houses: How to Make a Yurt and Live Comfortably. [via]
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May 25th 2007 @ 8:17PM
Willy said...
Q. Do you have to wear those sissy socks to live in a Yurt?
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May 26th 2007 @ 9:39AM
ems said...
yurt ( "yurt" is a turkish name and meaning; "home" or "homeland" ) most important part of the turkish culture... the other name is otai or otag ( i coldnt write couse i have to use special character of turkish alphabet's) otağ :) the original yurts must built with carpets,etc...
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May 27th 2007 @ 3:58AM
Bill Thompson said...
$8300! That is an insane amount of money for what you get. It does look cool, but there are a lot more reasonable options out there if you want to have your own yurt...these guys for example:
http://www.GoYurt.com
From what I can see it looks stronger and is half the weight...oh yeah, it is half the price too!
Here is a great site if you want to find out more about yurts in general...
http://www.yurtinfo.org
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Jun 6th 2008 @ 6:08AM
xeniaGM said...
Cool Glamping or glamour camping in Spain, Costa Brava at Camping Sant Pol & Bungalow Park. I recommend it to glampers visiting SPpain for cool bungalows within nature and 350m from the beach: http://www.campingsantpol.cat
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