Frankfurt (Oder) — VanSky 79 (Comfortable)

Rescuers used a helicopter on Thursday morning to evacuate a 20-year-old man who had been illegally camping in the Langfigtal nature reserve in Altenahr. He fell ill and was too weak to walk the 1.5 km to an ambulance due to the terrain, which had been heavily damaged by the 2021 flood. A rescue helicopter with a winch arrived 45 minutes later, lowered a doctor, and then flew the man to a hospital. The local administration warned that wild camping in protected areas is prohibited and carries significant risks.

The nomadiQ Gas BBQ 3.0, tested by IMTEST, features a folding mechanism and two separately adjustable grilling zones. Grill surface 50×27 cm, one burner with 3.2 kW, weight 6.4 kg, price €319. It runs on gas cartridges or bottles, has piezo ignition and enamel-coated grates. Folded, it can be carried by handle or shoulder strap, suitable for car, motorhome or bicycle trips.

Airstream has introduced a special edition of its 534 caravan to mark 20 years of official presence in Europe. The 20 Jahre Europa Edition is based on the standard 6800 mm Airstream 534 and includes options such as an awning, maneuvering system, air conditioning, and a lithium iron phosphate battery. The price in Germany is €112,850, which is €13,375 less than a similarly configured individual unit.

The Zündapp Z120 folding e-bike is available at Otto for €869, down from €1,749. It features a 74.4 Wh battery with a range of up to 90 km, 7 gears, and 20-inch wheels. Suitable for riders 150–185 cm tall, it folds to 78×68×40 cm.

IMTEST tested five camping chair models. The test winner is the Campwerk Campingstuhl, and the best value for money is the Horntools Explorer.

Forster has announced a 2027 model year update for its Coupé range of low-profile motorhomes. For an extra €1,000 over the previous year's model, buyers get a completely redesigned interior with stone-look worktops, light wood decor, and a new taupe/grey colour scheme. Three floorplans are offered: 5.99 m (TC 599 HB), 6.36 m (639 LF), and 6.69 m (669 EBN), all with a 3.5-tonne maximum weight and a diesel heater as standard. Four option packages are available: Travelline (165 hp, reversing camera, Isofix), Comfort-Line (awning, bike rack), Driver Assistance Pack (adaptive cruise control, navigation), and Silver Dust Edition (silver cab, 16-inch black alloys). Base price starts at €55,900.