# Self-Built Campers The Birch Sprig is a Camper Kit That People Can Put Together Themselves By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-08-08 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birch-sprig References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1243638939/birch-sprig-a-camper-built-by-you?ref=category_recommended) The Birch Sprig offers an endearing design and easy set up for those seeking a [small camper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specops-crashpad-camper) that is relatively easy to travel with. Whether simply camping or traveling around via car, transportable campers can be particularly useful for those who often seek adventure. The Birch Sprig is a [small, teardrop-shaped camper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-camper-stubby) that can be easily put together by those who purchase it. The camper is small in size but offers a highly functional design, with the end product having a small kitchen, a pull-out table, drawer space and electricity. The Birch Sprig is well-suited for those seeking to enhance the various trips they take, or for those who choose [mobile living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy) over staying in one spot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-built Campers:** The trend towards self-built campers presents disruptive opportunities in the DIY and outdoor recreation industries. - **Teardrop-shaped Campers:** The popularity of teardrop-shaped campers suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the travel and hospitality industries. - **Functional Camper Designs:** The demand for functional camper designs poses disruptive opportunities for companies in the automotive and home goods industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **DIY:** The self-built camper trend presents opportunities for DIY companies to provide kit solutions that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The demand for transportable and functional campers presents opportunities for outdoor recreation companies to offer unique travel experiences. - **Automotive:** The trend towards functional camper designs presents opportunities for automotive companies to develop new products that cater to the mobile living lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rental-Compatible Camper Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-kits.md) - [Minimalist Modular Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedar-ridge-campers-deneb.md) - [Pop-Up Cubic Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovrlnd-bivy.md) - [Flatpack Wooden Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knotty-pine-cabins.md) - [DIY Portable Electric Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-nerd.md) - [Masterfully Modular Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camping-trailer.md) - [Diminutive Micro Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-camper.md) - [Family-Friendly Concept Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-campers.md) - [Foldout Kitchen Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-campers-dropy.md)