# Lightweight Elastic Tents These Brooks-Range Tents Reduce Reliance on Complicated Pole Setups By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooksrange References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/brookes-range-tension-tents/31681/) & [brooks-range](https://brooks-range.com/Tents/) Outdoor equipment manufacturer Brooks-Range developed the 'Tension' tent, a tent that does away with the classic multi-pole system for an integrated elastic cord design that is lighter and easier to set up. The Brooks-Range Tension tents haven't completely eliminated hard poles, but have lessened the reliance on them with its internal cord system. Instead of the elaborate X and Y pole systems common on most tents, the Tension tent uses a [single, central carbon pole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durston-xmid-2) and two small cross poles that are way easier to set up. There are two Tension tents, a [two-person 30-square-foot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdome-2) Tension 30 and the three-person Tension 40, which cost $420 and $460, respectively. These tents are aimed at [backpackers, mountaineers and other campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-crosspeak-2-tent) looking for a hassle-free tent that minimizes the weight they need to haul around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Camping Gear:** Opportunity for developing lightweight camping gear with integrated elastic cord designs. - **Simplified Outdoor Shelter Construction:** Opportunity for simplifying outdoor shelter construction with internal cord systems. - **Efficient Camping Setup:** Opportunity for developing efficient camping setup with a single central pole and small cross poles. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for outdoor equipment manufacturers to create innovative tent designs for backpackers, mountaineers and campers looking for hassle-free setups. - **Backpacking Gear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for backpacking gear manufacturers to create lightweight and easy-to-set-up tents to meet the needs of backpackers. - **Camping Equipment Retail:** Opportunity for camping equipment retailers to market innovative tent designs that reduce weight and simplify setup for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Lightweight Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alto-tr1.md) - [Featherlight Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-mountain-gear-mid-1-tent.md) - [Ultralight Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-dome-1-plus.md) - [Hyper-Quick Setup Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-second-easy-3p.md) - [Ultralight Four-Season Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmr-elite2.md) - [Off-Grid Backpacker Tent Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durston-xdome-2.md) - [Inflatable Geodesic Adventure Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-aerotent-series.md) - [Ultra-Packable Cyclist Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikepacking-tent.md) - [Lightweight Backpacking Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor.md)