ANTISHANTY was founded with a simple vision: to build a rugged, adaptable trailer for any outdoor enthusiast. ANTISHANTY’s founders come from the amusement industry, with 30+ years of experience designing and manufacturing complex trailers and products. The founders are avid adventurers—sharing hobbies including mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling, motorbiking, and camping. Experiencing firsthand the limitations of traditional trailers, they found themselves modifying cargo and camp trailers, attempting to create trailers that could meet the demands of their multiple passions. From this need, ANTISHANTY was born.
ANTI: one that is opposed to; SHANTY: a small crudely built dwelling or shelter, typically constructed of wood. The name itself defined the mission of the company: to create lightweight, off-road, modular, hard-sided dwellings constructed of sustainable materials that do not rot or mold over time, no canvas, and no wood. ANTISHANTY set out to design a versatile, adaptable trailer that could seamlessly support any outdoor hobby in any season.
AS-1 Trailer A-Frame Pop-Up Trailer
The AS-1 is the first trailer concept ANTISHANTY created. It’s a hard-sided, quick deploying, A-frame pop-up trailer with modular queen bunks. The modular bed system sleeps four adults, converts into a picnic table, or clears space for outdoor toys like motorcycles and mountain bikes while maintaining a lofted queen bed up in the A-frame.
The first full-scale AS-1 was built entirely from wood in an employee’s garage – a testament to the hands-on, driven spirit of the team. This rough prototype captured the size and shape of what ANTISHANTY wanted to achieve. The design was translated into CAD, allowing them to construct a refined model with a laser-cut aluminum exo/endo skeleton and insulated aluminum composite panels. The one-piece insulated composite panels reduce waste and provide a seamless, four-season dwelling designed to handle rain, snow, wind, or sun. Lightweight and towable behind almost any vehicle, the AS-1 was built for off-road terrain, equipped with BFGoodrich KO2s and Timbren Off-Road suspension to handle rugged conditions.
RR-1 Rigid Roof Trailer
Today, ANTISHANTY is much more than trailers. The same foundational vision—fully hard-sided, lightweight, modular, and all-aluminum—has grown into an entire lineup of off-road adventure dwellings. All ANTISHANTY products, manufactured at the company’s facility in Logan, Utah, are built from aircraft-grade aluminum, with no wood to rot and no canvas to flap in the wind, ensuring durability and longevity.
In addition to the AS-1, ANTISHANTY now offers the RR-1: the Rigid Roof Trailer that requires no setup and is ready for instant adventure; the RTD (Roof Top Dwelling): a hard-sided alternative to traditional rooftop tents that provide a secure, insulated sleeping space; the DWELL SHELL: a truck shell camper with a passthrough to the hard-sided RTD, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor experience; and the 4XD: an ultralight off-road trailer featuring the RTD on top, is designed for travelers needing lightweight yet durable storage and sleeping space.
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Each ANTISHANTY product is designed with flexibility and functionality in mind. Modular bed systems, like those in the AS-1 and RR-1, offer adjustable sleeping arrangements and easy conversions for gear storage, picnic tables, or hauling equipment. MOLLE Panels and lockable storage on the DWELL SHELL and 4XD allow users to mount and secure gear or tools, making them adaptable for both work and play.
Dwell Different
This innovative, functionality-based approach is what sets ANTISHANTY apart. Rooted in the original AS-1 concept, the brand continuously expands its lineup, pushing boundaries of what’s possible in outdoor living. ANTISHANTY’s motto, ‘DWELL DIFFERENT,’ reflects this ethos: each product is built to adapt, endure, and enhance the outdoor experience. From the ultralight 4XD to the fully-equipped RR-1, ANTISHANTY enhances any outdoor lifestyle. DWELL DIFFERENT and enjoy the outdoors to the fullest with ANTISHANTY.
