I was wondering for some months if a tent could be created based on the principles of an expanding toy ball I once saw about ten years ago. Unfortunately i didnt know the name of the ball and couldnt find one anywhere. After some googling I learned it was called a Hoberman Sphere, and unfortunately after googling further it seems that Hoberman himself has abandoned his toy making and been contracted to design tents I guess I can at least congratulate myself on having a good idea, proof being the inventor himself figured out a tent would be more practical than a toy for the brilliance of the geometry.
Anyway, Here is Hoberman and his amazing collapsible designs (though not the tent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsD6p7OXfA8 I can see his origami style designs could have some uses in designing other bushcraft items. such as storage containers and tarps. perhaps people can watch this video and think of other uses. thought you all might like it anyway.
Anyway, Here is Hoberman and his amazing collapsible designs (though not the tent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsD6p7OXfA8 I can see his origami style designs could have some uses in designing other bushcraft items. such as storage containers and tarps. perhaps people can watch this video and think of other uses. thought you all might like it anyway.