Head out to the blue waters with this green yet versatile boat this summer. It’s not that we haven’t come across any eco boats, but what makes the Kahuna more exceptional is its ability to transform into a tent for resting time. Shaped by Mario Weiss, it targets all those who care to leave the terrestrial shores for some peaceful isolated recreation. Powered by pedaling, the main drive of the Kahuna is the Mirage Drive, a pedal/crank mechanism designed by Hobie Kayaks. An ordinary paddle assists in maneuvering the boat. Once you reach your destination or are simply onshore it’s irresistible—just hit the ground to set a tent over this boat.


For camping, a screen cloth can be mounted between the outriggers to serve as a base for the tent and as a camp bed. Keeping you off the ground, it will ensure the most comforting sleep. No worries about the shore or river bed being wet or even creepy-crawlies getting in!

It even houses a detachable, folding seat for better comfort and for resistance against the leg movement needed by the Mirage Drive.

Crafted out of natural-fiber composite materials, it is light, and with the right resin it can even be biodegradable, when reduced to small pieces.