Tentsile creates a hammock tent, which is a cross between a hammock and a tree fort.
The tent is suspended via three cables that attach to can be attached to nearby trees. Features include a drop-down ladder, quick assembly, floor hatch and side door.
Tentsile had a tent featured on Trend Hunter a while back, but this latest one is the new and improved version. What separates it from its older counterpart is that it's more compact and has a better ability to be mass-marketed.
The title of the hammock tent is very appropriate as the design resembles that of a stingray. It also floats similar to the species, except this one does so in the air.
Both the UN and Australian military are interested in the tent and it is thought to be a convenient way to create temporary housing during severe floods.
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Trend Themes
1. Suspended Camping - Opportunity for outdoor recreation and tourism industries to market innovative camping experiences.
2. Hybrid Designs - Opportunity for the outdoor gear industry to create products with multi-functional designs.
3. Versatile Shelters - Opportunity for emergency response organizations to adopt lightweight and easy to assemble temporary shelter options.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The suspended camping trend can be leveraged by outdoor recreation companies to create new and unique camping experiences for their customers.
2. Outdoor Gear - The hybrid design trend can be leveraged by companies in the outdoor gear industry to create innovative and multi-functional products.
3. Emergency Response - Versatile shelter options like the Tentsile hammock tent can be adopted by emergency response organizations to quickly provide temporary housing during extreme weather conditions.