# Solar-Powered Tents Daniel Thomas' 'Star Gazer' Tent Has Illuminated Interior By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-thomas-star-gazer-tent References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/solar-powered-leds-light-up-the-star-gazer-tent-at-night/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=1201162&individual_id=187204) The 'Star Gazer' tent design by Daniel Thomas has an eco-friendly creature comfort that most tents don't: an interior that's lit by solar-powered LED lights. The 'Star Gazer' tent also features a covered canopy outside the tent for a miniature mobile patio. There is even a clear skytop panel on the roof of the tent to allow you to stargaze from within the tent. **Implications** - The tent provides an eco-friendly vacation and is a great option for people who are conscious about global warming and their carbon footprint. The 'Star Gazer' tent is big and will fit a whole family comfortably inside. The tent has not gone into production yet, but if it does it will cost around $500 US. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Tents:** Solar-powered tents are disrupting the camping industry by providing an eco-friendly way for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the wilderness. - **Eco-friendly Camping Gear:** The rise in solar-powered tents signals a trend towards eco-friendly camping gear and an opportunity for companies to innovate with sustainable products. - **Smart Camping Tents:** Tents with built-in technology, such as solar-powered lighting, create new opportunities for smart camping tents to enhance the outdoor experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Camping Equipment:** Camping equipment companies can disrupt the market by producing eco-friendly products like solar-powered tents. - **Sustainable Tourism:** The rise of solar-powered tents can drive innovation and growth in the sustainable tourism industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of renewable energy in solar-powered tents presents an opportunity for companies in the renewable energy industry to collaborate with camping equipment manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nightsky-Observing Clear-Top Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-view-tent.md) - [Lunar Lander-Inspired Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kudhva-kanvas-ktent.md) - [Expansive Multipurpose Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-tents.md) - [Solar Panel-Paired Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-solar-generator-for-rooftop-tent.md) - [Inflatable Stormproof Geodesic Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-kirra.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Camper Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoperson-backpacking-tent.md) - [Inflatable Geodesic Adventure Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-aerotent-series.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md) - [Eco-Friendly Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-to-summit-ikos-tents.md)