# Rugged Expandable Rooftop Tents The 'TEDPoP' Expandable Rooftop Tent Has a Hardshell Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandable-rooftop-tent References: [werd](https://www.werd.com/58309/tedpop-is-the-worlds-first-dual-expandable-pop-up-rtt/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1686773623/tedpop-worlds-first-pop-up-dual-expandable-rooftop-tent?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=a019a2ae) The 'TEDPoP' expandable rooftop tent is a rugged piece of equipment for adventurers looking to get off the beaten path and enjoy a local or long-distance excursion without the need to set up a tent on the ground. The tent is characterized by its hardshell roof that will maintain enhanced rigidity when closed, while a series of dual-opening wings will offer ample space on the interior for rest. A series of gas-strut lifts will help to lift the tent with minimal effort to reduce the need for physical alterations. The 'TEDPoP' expandable rooftop tent features a heavy duty canvas for the soft-sided tent components and boasts 360-degree windows that will put a focus on the surrounding landscape for campers to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rooftop Camping:** The trend towards using rooftop tents for camping provides opportunities for innovation in tent designs and related gear such as racks and storage systems. - **Hardshell Tents:** The rise in popularity of hardshell rooftop tents creates opportunities for new manufacturing techniques and materials, as well as improved insulation and ventilation systems. - **Efficient Tent Setup:** The demand for tents that can be easily and quickly set up, such as those equipped with gas-strut lifts, presents opportunities for innovative design solutions and technology integration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** As rooftop camping becomes increasingly popular, the outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on opportunities to create innovative gear, tents, and accessory products that cater to this market. - **Automotive:** The trend towards rooftop camping creates opportunities for the automotive industry to create specialized roof racks and storage solutions to accommodate rooftop tents and outdoor gear. - **Manufacturing:** The popularity of rooftop camping and hardshell tents creates demand for manufacturers to create new processes and materials that cater to these types of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack SUV Roof Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardsider-hardtent.md) - [Hardtop Roof Rack Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-desperado-rooftop-tent.md) - [Vehicular Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicular-rooftop-tent.md) - [Structured Aluminum Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardshell-rooftop-tent.md) - [Off-Road-Ready Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arb-altitude-rooftop-tent.md) - [Panoramic View Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-space-4.md) - [Slender Tool-Free Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-aeroblade.md) - [Lightweight Collapsible Vehicle Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentbox-go.md) - [Ventilated Clamshell Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-3-evo.md)