# Miniature Camping Blankets The Matador Pocket Blanket Features a Water-Resistant Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-blanket References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/matador-water-resistant-pocket-blanket/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/21fIfyR) Keeping a camping blanket on hand is no easy task, so the Matador Pocket Blanket is designed to offer a flexible aesthetic that can be stashed almost anywhere. Small enough to be carried in a [backpack or pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack) with ease, the Matador Pocket Blanket features a number of features to make it ready for the outdoors. Aside from the puncture-resistant material, the camping blanket is water-resistant and outfitted with [tent stake loops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor) for keeping it in place. Ideal for camping, going to the beach, music festivals and more, the Matador Pocket Blanket is surely one of the easiest ways to keep a blanket on hand. The rugged, lightweight design makes it product that will prevent you from having to sit on the bare ground for years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Outdoor Gear:** There is an opportunity to create more portable and lightweight outdoor gear that can be easily carried or stashed away like the Matador Pocket Blanket. - **Water-resistant Products:** The rise of water-resistant products like the Matador Pocket Blanket is a trend that could be applied to other types of products for added functionality and durability. - **Multipurpose Accessories:** The Matador Pocket Blanket's versatility as a camping blanket, beach mat, or picnic sheet shows the disruptive potential of designing multipurpose accessories that meet the needs of various consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from creating more innovative and portable products that cater to the needs of adventure-seekers who value versatility and convenience, like the Matador Pocket Blanket. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry could explore incorporating water-resistant and durable materials, like those used in the Matador Pocket Blanket, to create stylish and functional products for daily use in various weather conditions. - **Emergency Preparedness:** The Matador Pocket Blanket's compact size and durable design could inspire the emergency preparedness industry to create products that are easy to carry and store in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Ultralight Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultralight-mat.md) - [Fire-Resistant Campsite Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/updated-nanoloft-takibi-blanket.md) - [Safety-Focused Camper Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoloft-flame-puffy-blanket.md) - [Upcycled Outdoor Down Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebird-down-blanket.md) - [Outdoor Adventure Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffle-zero.md) - [Collaboration Camper Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-x-snow-peak-nanoloft-takibi-blanket.md) - [Inclusively Designed Camping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exped-backpacking-line.md) - [Multifunctional Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruck-river-camping-table.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-camping-shelters.md)