Best Camping Innovation

Since arriving on these shores from New Zealand more than a decade ago, Zempire has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality family tents.

But with the Shapeshifter series, the brand has taken a leap into new territory. This revolutionary modular air tent system is unlike anything else on the market, earning it the top spot in our Camping Innovation category.

At its core, the Shapeshifter concept is simple but offers complete flexibility. Campers start with a base sleeping module and can expand their set-up using a range of additional modules, including extra bedrooms, living areas and awnings.

Each module connects seamlessly, allowing you to design a tent configuration that perfectly suits your group size, campsite and style of camping. The flagship set-up, the Shapeshifter 6 SLAS, showcases the system at its most impressive.

By combining multiple sleeping, living and awning modules (hence the name), it creates a vast, open-plan camping space capable of accommodating up to 12 people.

Full head-height throughout, generous proportions and clever features – such as a removable partition wall – make it unlike any traditional tent. Despite its size, the system remains practical.

Oversized air tubes enable quick pitching and provide excellent stability in varied weather conditions, while the modular design means it can be scaled down just as easily.

Whether you’re camping as a large family, splitting into smaller groups, or adapting to tighter pitches, the Shapeshifter evolves with your needs. Designed for experienced campers who value adaptability and premium performance, this is innovation in its truest sense – putting control firmly in the hands of the user.