# Burning Man Transportation The Dogsled By Alex Covert | Published 2008-08-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burning-man-transportation-the-dogsled References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/monster_handbuilt_quadcycle_10856.asp#more) & [thirstybeachlandscaping](http://www.thirstybeachlandscaping.com/quadbike/index.html) This hand-built, [pedal-powered, four-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid) was built by a father/son team as part of the Burning Man Festival - a festival described by its organizers as an experiment in community, radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance. Yeah: that sounds about right. It's called the Dogsled. Not sure why. It doesn't have anything pulling it and it [seats four](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go). **Implications** - You definitely wouldn't go unnoticed cruising down the street in this sizzlin' automobile, and traffic would definitely part to let you through. This uniquely hot vehicle will inspire car fanatics and crafty engineers to create their own unusual automobiles. Check out this hot auto and get inspired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Vehicles:** Hand-built, pedal-powered, four-wheeled vehicles continue to pop up as a way for individuals to express their art and preferences. - **Community Experiments:** Events like the Burning Man festival continue to inspire people to experiment with new ways of living and interacting with others. - **Radical Self-reliance:** More people are exploring ways to become more self-reliant, including transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could explore producing eco-friendly, customizable, and pedal-powered vehicles like the Dogsled. - **Crafts:** The crafts industry could tap into the trend of creating unique and expressive vehicles like the Dogsled. - **Event Planning:** Event planners could draw inspiration from the Burning Man festival to create new and unconventional experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Single-Seater Bicycle Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv.md) - [Luminated Transparent Custom Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-3-ev.md) - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Post-Colonization Mars Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-fusion-concept.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Cargo Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-allterrain-wagon.md)