Make Your Tent a Haven,
Not an Oven.
Not an Oven.
Addressing Summer's Heat: The Missing Piece in Overlanding Gear
Overlanding takes you to the most remote corners of the earth, from the sun-drenched trails of Moab to the rugged expanses of the Australian Outback. While winter journeys have the cozy warmth of heaters and fuel stoves, summer brings a relentless heat that can turn your adventure vehicle or tent into an oven.
At ZB, we enhance outdoor comfort with groundbreaking gear designed to overcome these challenges. Our latest innovation, the world’s first air conditioner built for the outdoors, operates off-grid.
It efficiently uses limited energy resources to cool your RTT, tent, or vehicle interior quickly, ensuring you rest well and wake up invigorated for another day of adventure.
Nightfall in the wilderness brings its own set of challenges, especially when temperatures that felt comfortable by day transform your tent into a stifling trap by night. Overcoming the heat during sleep is crucial for your next day's adventures.
Why It Matters:
Even slight overheating can disrupt your sleep, degrade its quality, and reduce your recovery rate, impacting both your physical and mental performance the following day.
Proper sleep setup can prevent the fatigue and cognitive deficits that come with sleep disturbances, ensuring you are ready for whatever the trail throws at you.
Overlanding is more than just a way to travel; it's a pursuit of freedom and adventure. This group of passionate explorers often drives their four-wheel vehicles deep into forests, climbs to the tops of mountains, and ventures into challenging, less-traveled places.
In these remote areas, being self-sufficient is not just a choice but a necessity.
However, in such environments, conventional comforts are often hard to achieve, especially during the hot summer months. How can one ensure effective cooling while maintaining portability and saving space? This is where the Mark 2 AC proves its worth:
Designed for low power consumption, the Mark 2 AC operates on just 240W and delivers 2300 BTU of cooling power, optimized specifically for Overlanding needs. Its efficient energy use ensures continuous cooling even in environments with limited power supply.
Unlike traditional air conditioners that need heavy power sources or complex setups, Mark 2 AC can be charged with a simple connection to your vehicle's cigarette lighter. Just 7 hours of charging while you drive is enough to power your AC through the night, making it ideal for energy-limited environments.
Mark 2 AC revolutionizes outdoor air conditioning with its manageable 16.5 lbs design, making it as easy to carry as your camping essentials. Compact yet effective.
Just place the Mark 2 AC next to your RTT or tent, route the ducts inside, and turn it on. Enjoy immediate cooling without any installations, electrical modifications, or power setups.
Baum's test of the ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 portable air conditioner in an insulated tent dramatically lowered temperatures from a high starting point during the day to a much more comfortable level, demonstrating its cooling efficacy in hot conditions.
Usage Recommendations:
While this test was conducted in an insulated tent, the Mark 2 AC is also suitable for various non-insulated tents and rooftop tents, especially effective during nighttime use to provide the necessary cooling.
Although the air conditioner was placed inside the tent for this test, it is recommended to externalize the unit when using RTTs or other outdoor tents to save space and simplify the drainage process.
Solution Type | Advantages | Disadvantages | Advantages of Mark 2 AC |
Fans | Low energy consumption | Cannot actually reduce temperature, ineffective in high humidity | Provides real cooling effect, suitable for all environments |
DIY Air Conditioners | Low initial cost | Maintenance-intensive, frequent ice replacement, unstable cooling | Simple operation, no frequent maintenance, consistent cooling |
Evaporative Coolers | Better than fans in dry regions | Ineffective in humid regions, limited actual cooling | Effective cooling in all climate conditions |
Traditional Portable AC | Good cooling effect | Bulky, heavy, requires stable power source, not easily movable | Lightweight, portable, independent of external power sources |
Window AC Units | Low cost, effective in homes | Not suitable for moving, requires fixed installation, outdoor use demands additional power arrangements | Simple setup, no car circuit alteration needed, can be powered by portable sources |
Innovation Highlight: The Mark 2 Portable AC
At ZERO BREEZE, our mission has always been to deliver the optimal outdoor air conditioning experience. We understand that when you’re embracing the wild, the size, weight, and portability of your gear are just as crucial as its performance.
That’s why the Mark 2 was engineered with the adventurer in mind.
Compact Power:
ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 features a custom-designed 24V micro inverter dual-cylinder compressor. Its compact size delivers robust cooling power perfect for the great outdoors without weighing you down.
Efficient Cooling:
Equipped with a specialized centrifugal fan, the Mark 2 efficiently manages airflow to maximize cooling efficiency and speed. This system is engineered to perform in outdoor environments, ensuring rapid heat expulsion and effective temperature regulation.
Designed for Adventure:
These pioneering features ensure that the Mark 2 is not just portable, but a highly efficient cooling solution tailored for outdoor enthusiasts. Experience comfort wherever adventure takes you, all in a package that’s easy to carry and set up.
Wherever your adventures take you, the Mark 2 AC is your essential companion for cooling. Whether you're upgrading your vehicle, taking a break from sports, or lounging under a beach umbrella, the Mark 2 AC delivers refreshing, crisp air to enhance your outdoor experiences.
It ensures a comfortable sleep at night and provides soothing relief during the day, keeping you cool and comfortable in any outdoor setting.
It can be connected to a car's cigarette lighter or any other 12V power source to charge the battery. when connected to a power source providing at least 300W of output, it can also directly power the Mark 2 AC.
Designed to extend the functionality and flexibility of your Mark 2 AC, this accessory allows you to place the AC unit outside your tent, RV, or camper, optimizing space and minimizing noise while maintaining high-efficiency cooling.
The Mark 2 battery supports MPPT solar charging, enabling you to effortlessly charge it outdoors using just a solar panel. Harness the power of the sun to keep your Mark 2 battery topped up wherever your adventures take you!