While they're small, light and efficient behind your vehicle, teardrops can feel a bit tiny and cramped at camp. The Australian-made Gidget Retro Teardrop Camper packs more livable space by borrowing the idea of a slide-out living module from larger campers like the Bett Mobil and DoubleBack.

Gidget cites a recent resurgence of the teardrop camper driven by the move toward smaller, more efficient four-cylinder automobiles. It's a trend that we've noticed in the camper market, not just in terms of teardrops, but in small, lightweight camper designs of all different shapes and styles. In the past few months alone, we've covered new designs like the ScarabRV, Freespirit Spitfire XT and Mogo Freedom trailers. 

Unlike those other small trailers, the Gidget Retro Teardrop isn't designed for all-out weight savings. Instead, it's a sort of rolling compromise, combining the iconic looks and advantages of the teardrop trailer with a larger, more versatile living space. At as little as 1,213 lb (550 kg) dry, the trailer is still light enough for towing with smaller vehicles, but the internal slide-out obviously adds weight, with the goal of increasing comfort and usability.