# Compact Eight-Person Homes The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' is a Portable Large Family Home By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-11-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-traveler References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/381820/Tiny-Home-Sleeps-Up-To-Eight-Is-A-Luxury-Cabin-With-Full-Sized-Conveniences/) & [wernerpr](http://www.wernerpr.com/) The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' is a unique [portable home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivia-summit) that is big enough to fit eight people, yet small enough to remain a traveling abode. This compact house on wheels makes traveling with a large family incredibly easy. The interior of this home accumulates 319 square feet of space, which comfortably fits all necessary appliances -- in their full sizes. There is a sleeping loft, [fully wooden interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450) from floors to the ceiling and ample windows to allow natural light to fully engulf the whole home. The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' also includes a "full-size kitchen, living area, fireplace and a large screen television." The home is also eco-friendly and fully equipped with [solar-powered energy converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) and composting toilets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Compact Living:** The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' highlights the trend of compact living, offering a portable solution for large families. - **Tiny House Movement:** The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' aligns with the growing trend of the tiny house movement, providing a mobile alternative for sustainable living. - **Functional Small Spaces:** The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' showcases the trend of maximizing functionality in small spaces, offering a well-equipped home with full-sized amenities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Construction:** The compact home trend presents opportunities for home construction companies to innovate and provide customizable and transportable housing solutions. - **Eco-friendly Technologies:** The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' incorporates eco-friendly features like solar-powered energy converters, presenting opportunities for companies in the eco-friendly technology industry to develop and market sustainable energy solutions for portable homes. - **Travel and Tourism:** The 'ESCAPE Traveler XL' caters to the travel and tourism industry, allowing travelers to experience a comfortable and full-sized accommodation on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spacious Compact Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-xxl.md) - [Compact Six-People Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-ruby-edition.md) - [Spacious Portable Compact Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denali-xl.md) - [Portable Wooden Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450.md) - [Capacious Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capacious-camping-trailer.md) - [Compact Portable Spacious Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivia-summit.md) - [Luxe Home-Like Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-hd24.md) - [Haute Home-on-Wheels Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exodus-rigs-capax.md) - [Fully Expandable Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berg-offroad-cx6.md)