Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 481,101 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,297 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 103,703 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,297 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 103,703 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,233 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 481,101 cutting edge ideas.

Pedal-Powered Four-Person Kayaks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Hobie Mirage iTrek Fiesta Has an Inflatable Design

— January 19, 2021 — Lifestyle
The Hobie Mirage iTrek Fiesta is an inflatable four-person kayak that will offer avid outdoor enthusiasts with a way to explore on their own terms in small groups to highlight a more social experience. The watercraft features an expansive design that is wide enough and long enough to comfortably accommodate up to four passengers, while will being capable of traversing the aquatic environment with ease. The kayak makes use of the MirageDrive system that will have each passenger pedal to move them forward instead of requiring them to use conventional paddles.

The Hobie Mirage iTrek Fiesta features a 1,000 pound capacity and weighs in at just 105 pounds, which will make it suitable for carrying both passengers and gear, depending on needs.
Trend Themes
1. Inflatable Kayaks - The popularity of inflatable kayaks is on the rise, providing space-saving and portable options for kayakers.
2. Social Kayaking - Kayaking is becoming a more social activity as larger, multi-person kayaks gain popularity for group outings and events.
3. Pedal-powered Watercraft - Pedal-powered watercraft are a growing trend, providing eco-friendly and efficient alternatives to traditionally powered boats.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the rise of inflatable kayaks, offering a wider range of portable and space-saving options for consumers.
2. Event Planning - The event planning industry can take advantage of the trend in social kayaking by incorporating group kayaking activities into team building or other events.
3. Boating - The boating industry can innovate by developing more efficient and eco-friendly pedal-powered watercraft to meet the rising demand for sustainable alternatives.
6.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness