Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailers Offer Tow-Behind Shelter
Katie Cordrey — December 4, 2009 — Eco
References: tonystrailers & homelessnation.org
Tony Hoar is the designer behind the Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailer. Located in British Columbia, Canada, Tony’s Trailers offer a compact traveling tent mounted in a trailer that easily tows behind a bicycle.
The tent assembles easily and lies flat in transit, leaving room for other items to ride along in the trailer. Hoar, a Victoria inventor and cyclist who once took part in the Tour de France, envisions the Journeyman Mobile Shelter as a sort of personal caravan that can hold personal possessions as well as shelter for the homeless or others with modest needs.
The tent assembles easily and lies flat in transit, leaving room for other items to ride along in the trailer. Hoar, a Victoria inventor and cyclist who once took part in the Tour de France, envisions the Journeyman Mobile Shelter as a sort of personal caravan that can hold personal possessions as well as shelter for the homeless or others with modest needs.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Traveling Tents - Opportunity for companies to create innovative and lightweight tents that can be easily transported for various purposes.
2. Bicycle Trailers - Potential for businesses to develop bike trailers that can tow different types of cargo, not just shelters.
3. Multifunctional Shelters - Room for disruptive innovation in the design of versatile shelters that can serve both personal and societal needs.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - Opportunity for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to develop new products and services related to portable shelters.
2. Sustainable Transportation - Potential for businesses focusing on sustainable transportation solutions to incorporate bike trailers for various purposes, such as carrying equipment or supplies.
3. Homelessness Support - Opportunity for organizations and companies to create innovative solutions that provide portable shelters and support for homeless individuals.
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