Tiny homes and A cabins have been around for almost a decade, and their popularity has increased considerably in the past couple of years. It peaked in 2020, when the desire to travel to remote locations comfortably, the need to work from home, and the continued trend of downsizing came together to create the digital nomad.
The digital nomad or the modern nomad is the person who doesn’t like to sacrifice either his work or his love of traveling for the sake of one another. Consequently, he or she must have the means to travel comfortably, which will also allow him to continue working. In keeping with the trend of downsizing, said means of travel has to be a permanent home as well.
Photo: Bivvi Camp
Tiny homes are perfect for the digital nomad but, even today, their price is prohibitive, to say the least. A cabins are another, sometimes more affordable option, but, of course, the cut in price comes with a cut in creature comforts. The Bivvi Cabin, created by Oregon-based Bivvi Camp, is one such affordable, basic alternative.
According to the makers, speaking with DesignBoom in March this year, this cute A Cabin came to be by accident, as they were working on another project. They then realized there was a gap in the market, one that they could easily fill in.
“What started as plans to build a wilderness hut for friends slowly turned into a business idea,” they say. “When Bivvi started in 2019, the market was flooded with options for tents, yurts, and trailers. What lacked was a simple, well-designed cabin structure that was comfortable all year round and didn’t involve long and expensive on site assembly. Combining years of working as architects and fabricators, the founders of Bivvi set out to build their very own cabin to serve today’s outdoor enthusiasts.”
Photo: Bivvi Camp
Designed to be robust and fuss-free, the Bivvi also had to be an all-year solution and bear the smallest impact on the environment. On that last count, the makers note that it’s built using responsibly sourced materials, while the possibility of buying it on a trailer considerably lessens the impact it has on the environment the owner visits. That said, if the owner desires it, it can be propped on a solid platform as well.
In other words, Bivvi is easily transportable on a trailer, or it can become a tiny permanent cabin. To keep the whole process as fuss-free as possible, Bivvi Camp can ship the Cabin already assembled, already on the trailer. It will cost you extra money, of course, but then again, you can only get so many free things in life.
The Cabin measures 11.6x8.6 feet (3.5x2.6 meters) and 10.6 feet (3.2 meters) at its highest point, and comprises a single room (on the plus size, you can order it with a generously-sized deck). The room can be fitted with a queen-size or double beds with an optional office, and comes with natural ventilation and plenty of natural light, thanks to the oversize windows. It has “robust insulation” and a metal roof and a wood-clad interior.
Photo: Bivvi Camp
Bivvi Camp offers two packages for the Cabin: an on-grid one and an off-grid package that includes AC outlets, solar panels and battery, and interior LED lighting. The off-grid package will also cost you extra.
Going back to how A Cabins are the more affordable distant cousins from out of town of tiny homes, but they are so at the cost of a few amenities, the Bivvi Cabin has no kitchen and no bathroom. It’s probably best for a weekend getaway or as part of a glamping Airbnb, with separate buildings for restrooms and diner/restaurant.
The Bivvi Cabin starts at $19,880 if you’re all in for downsizing as much as you can without having to rough it out in a tent, and you're not into building or assembling your own A Cabin.
Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends. Full profile
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