White walls enhance natural light. Local materials such as stone, wood, and tent fabrics reflect the Bedouin heritage. The design also incorporates handmade patterns and decorations inspired by ...

You could choose between a lightweight design and a livable one. Very few brands were building shelters that ticked both boxes—that is, until REI decided to reinvent the tent back in 1979.

The concept of the "tent" comes in many forms around the world: the North American teepee, the Central Asian yurt, the Bedouin "bayt ... vary widely in quality, design, and price, but the cheapest ...