# Festival Navigation Apps The BC Tent Finder App Helps Festivalgoers Make It Back to Their Camp By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-tent-finder References: [pastemagazine](http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/04/10-essental-apps-for-music-festivals.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/bc-tent-finder/id586319744?mt=8) The BC Tent Finder app is a clever tool that helps festivalgoers keep track of the location of their camp. For individuals camping at a [summer musical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ckord), it can be a daunting task to navigate a way out of the chaotic crowds, especially in the dark after a long day of dancing and very likely, drinking. The BC Tent Finder app is free and allows users to take a photo of and drop a pin at the precise [location of their tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/location-bookmarking). The location can also be shared with friends by text message or email. The unique app is surely a lifesaver for making one's way back to their tent, but it can also be a great tool for [meeting up with friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentitos-app) who are spread out among the campgrounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Festival Navigation:** Festival attendees are looking for essential mobile apps that simplify navigation and enhance their festival experience - **Geolocation and Mapping Technology:** Developments in geolocation and mapping technology will continue to revolutionize the way festivalgoers navigate festivals - **Social Sharing Functionality:** Adding social sharing functions to festival navigation apps will be a game-changer for attendees looking to stay connected with friends and enhance their festival experience ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Technology:** Companies that specialize in developing event technology can capitalize on the need for mobile festival navigation apps - **Mapping and Navigation:** Mapping and navigation companies can create innovative solutions for festivalgoers and capture the growing market trend for festival navigation apps - **Social Media:** Social media companies can develop social sharing functions for festival navigation apps, capturing the market trend for festivals becoming social experiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Event Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/place-to-be.md) - [App-Based Cleaning Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okanagan-forest-task-force.md) - [Festival Friend Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-festival-friend.md) - [Sustainable Music Festival Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-tent-left-behind.md) - [Hiking Trail Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-trail.md) - [Nature Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-atlas.md) - [Innovative Activity-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-outside.md) - [Festival-Friendly Hydration Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivalfriendly-hydration-pack.md) - [Brand-Specific Trail-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-trail-app.md)