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Retractable Tent Awnings

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Sheltapod Offers Peripheral Protection and Overheard Shelter

— September 2, 2016 — Art & Design
The SheltaPod is an innovatively designed tent awning solution, currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Kickstarter, that is designed to make it easier than ever for campers to enjoy a widespread array of protection-based features rather than have to settle for a one-size-fits-all solution that doesn't carry out any functions optimally.

This product is essentially a tent and awning hybrid that can be attached to the side of a vehicle. It offers a roof outside the vehicle door, while the dome attachment offers more wholesome coverage.

The SheltaPod tent awning and pod will appeal to glamping enthusiasts who want to be able to dine outside their camper vehicle and relax outdoors regardless of the weather conditions.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Tent-awning Solutions - The market for hybrid tent-awning solutions tailored to the unique needs of campers, glampers, and outdoor enthusiasts is growing rapidly, with ample opportunities for innovation and disruption.
2. Protection-based Features for Outdoor Shelters - There is a clear demand for protection-based features that can be integrated into outdoor shelters such as tents and awnings, with potential for creative and novel solutions.
3. Vehicle Attachment Functionality for Outdoor Shelters - The use of vehicle attachment functionality in outdoor shelter design has huge potential for development, with a need for lighter, more versatile and durable solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry needs to invest in more innovative and sustainable solutions to cater to the diverse needs of modern campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Automotive - The automotive industry has an opportunity to leverage the growing market for vehicle-based outdoor shelter solutions by developing purpose-built vehicles that integrate with the latest tent-awning innovations.
3. Crowdfunding - Platforms such as Kickstarter are offering new opportunities for innovative startups to break into the growing tent-awning market with disruptive designs and multi-functional features.
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