# Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs The 'Chair – A' Works as a Seating Solution and a Carrying Tool By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/09/28/this-camping-chair-doubles-as-a-carrying-tool-inspired-by-a-traditional-korean-jigae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-camping-chair-doubles-as-a-carrying-tool-inspired-by-a-traditional-korean-jigae)  The 'Chair – A' camping chair is a multifunctional piece of furniture for the modern explorer to use as a solution to take a rest during their travels and also help with carrying heavy items. The chair maintains a structured forms thanks to its metallic frame, which enables it to [fold flat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) when not in use and expanded to offer a substantial seating solution. The chair can also be shifted into a frame carrier to support large or heavy loads being carried to keep it as functional as possible for the modern adventurer. The 'Chair – A' camping chair is the design work of Sangeun Park, Minseo Kang, Junsang Park and Do hoon Kim, and resembles the traditional Korean jigae carrying tool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create multifunctional furniture that serves multiple purposes like carrying heavy loads and seating. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** There is a trend towards creating more versatile outdoor adventure gear that caters to the needs of modern explorers. - **Traditional-inspired Designs:** There is a growing interest in designs that are inspired by traditional tools, but have been modernized to meet the needs of the modern world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the design and production of multifunctional furniture that serves a range of purposes beyond just seating. - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** Outdoor gear and apparel companies can explore the creation of versatile products that cater to the needs of modern outdoor adventurers. - **Heritage and Cultural Design:** Heritage and cultural design companies can explore the modernization of traditional designs to meet the needs of the modern world while preserving their cultural significance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable One-Piece Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-camping-chair.md) - [Flatpack Adventure-Ready Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-chair.md) - [Featherweight Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-chair.md) - [Compact Foldable Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-lander.md) - [Inflatable Tote-Style Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-sofa.md) - [Tactical Camp Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bott-x-helinox.md) - [Pocket-Sized Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-sized-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Beach Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumruk.md) - [Tactical Camping Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pknk-lightweight.md)