There are a few camping trailers, as apt at exploring the roughest terrains in the remotest parts of Australia as the Escape from Victoria-based Goldfields Campers. The all-new 2026 Escape, designed after the original camper, is no less, in fact, the petite solution, the Escape Pod. Which reimagines the existing model, is “built for those who want to disappear off-grid without giving up comfort.”
Positioned as being more powerful, more comfortable, and starkly different in appearance, the 2026 Escape Pod is believed to be the most feature-packed camper trailer in its class. It features the same ethos as the OG but comes in a brand-new body comprising aluminum and XPS foam on the outside and fiberglass on the inside. It’s configured to remain livable off-the-grid and stocked up to take you on tours beyond the paved roads.
Designer: Goldfields Campers
Unlike the bigger models we have seen in the past, the Escape Pod is essentially compact. It comes in a 5.1m long, 2.2m wide, 2.2m high form factor with a tare weight of 1,330 kg (2,932 lb). Ditching the angular-bodied design of the Escape for a more livability-focused form factor, the Escape Pod isn’t just about its improved interior; it’s also about the exterior of this squared-off body.
Structured in a way with amenities to multiply its footprint from a compact rig at camp, the Escape Pod comes with a big kitchen layout in the back. It comprises a two-burner stove, a large deep-dish sink, a cutlery tray, a prep bench, and a fold-down bench. Moving onto the side, you get a slide-out fridge tray and a long storage box above the fridge box. It can be topped with roof rails to carry up to two mountain bikes on your adventure. Presumably, the swappable section should be able to allow you to carry other gear as well.
The most interesting and distinguishing aspect of the otherwise square-bodied camper is its slanting front, which comprises the solar panels. Besides, the camper comes onboard with a 300Ah lithium battery and a 2000W inverter. There is provision for a diesel heater to keep warm, and store up to two 20L jerry cans and a pair of 4kg diesel tanks.
The cabin space, accessed by a side entry, is provided with a queen-size double bed and a complete entertainment system comprising a 21-in smart TV, Bluetooth radio, and stereo speakers. The TV is removable and can be used outside on an integrated mounting bracket. When outside, you can enjoy a shower and spend time under the Darche Gen 3 180-degree awning with lights. With storage for 200L total fresh water, folding tables, and all-terrain tires, the Escape Pod is definitely worth the off-grid adventures. If you’re interested, the camper starts for AUD 38,990 (approximately $27,700).
