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Jupe makes flat packed housing that is 30x cheaper to build and 15x cheaper to transport than the standard room.

Disclosure: I joined the team after being an advisor.

Looks interesting. It appears to be missing bear bags for food. Are customers taught how to survive in the woods or is it expected they already have camping/hiking experience? Will there be a version for cold weather and high altitudes, maybe with a thicker or different material? Have you also thought about accessories like thermal water bags that could be suspended above the Jupe to provide a shower or drinking water with some pass-through interface? It looks easier to set up than a Yurt but more heavy duty than a WWII style military tent. Is there a time lapse video of people setting one up from start to finish without video cuts/edits?

I just bought approximately 70 empty parcels in a small town in Arkansas. If the city will allow them, I'd love to put a few there.

To me that is the main obstacle. Not land, not money, it's zoning.

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