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It is available in the gear shop for $1,400.

https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/travel-kitchen
I dig it! I hear ya on the price, but the clean design integration with the case, drawer, cutting surface and lights are worth it in my opinion. For the function-only crowd a two burner portable induction is all you need. But I suspect we all purchased these vehicles for more than function.

The vid is also on point. I am a generation older than the folks in the ad and it resonated with me. Good job Rivian!
 

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I really enjoyed the video. The kitchen has some thoughtful touches (like the handle/towel holder) that I might steal for my own setup.

I'm not sure why everyone is so hung up about the price. If it's too high for you, maybe you're not the target market (I include myself in this). For some, design, aesthetics, cachet, etc. are worth it.
 

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Surprisingly, this looks like a very "meh" offering from Rivian. Compared to the "vaporwared" Gear Tunnel kitchen, this design is uninspiring and anemic.

If I'm ever in the market for something like this, I'll be looking at 3rd party options like: https://www.thunderboltadventuresupply.com
 
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I bought it for multiple reasons, not least of which is what these site sponsors do around it. Will someone make a counter-height folding table with this specific setup in mind with maybe a little extra counter space, a hole for a fold flat sink, maybe an under table shelf to hold pots and pans and a water tank for a faucet? I would very quickly be sold on that. I’ve looked at other options for a camp table to put it on, but I know the Rivian enthusiast crowd can do better.

For the record I LOVED the original camp kitchen idea for my R1T and I have been very close to getting the Thunderbolt kitchen multiple times, but this design has a silver lining that intrigues me… I can move this setup closer to my tent (with an extension cord) and can cook under a bug screened canopy if the mosquitos are out in full force (or under a canopy to protect from the rain or the sun’s heat). I can cook on my truck’s tailgate if I want, but this (or a simple induction burner setup) with an extension cord gives me flexibility.
 
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Surprisingly, this looks like a very "meh" offering from Rivian. Compared to the "vaporwared" Gear Tunnel kitchen, this design is inspiring and anemic.

If I'm ever in the market for something like this, I'll be looking at 3rd party options like: https://www.thunderboltadventuresupply.com
Indeed, I expect the buzz around Rivian's new offering will simply land more sales for Thunderbolt :p

 
 








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