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# Floating Car Rooftop Tents
The GentleTent 'GT Roof' Tent Serves Multiple Purposes When Camping

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-26 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-roof
References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/inflatable-rooftop-tent-lets-you-float-over-water/102168/) & [gentletent](https://gentletent.com/shop/gt-roof/#toggle-id-11)

The GentleTent 'GT Roof' tent is a multifunctional piece of equipment for avid outdoor enthusiast consumers who are looking for a comfortable way to stay prepared when heading out on an excursion. The tent comes in three color options, boasts an [inflatable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-cave-xl) that is simple to set up and can be affixed onto any [vehicle rooftop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-space-4) when paired with a compatible mounting kit. The tent is crafted from Tencate material that is all-weather-resistant to ensure it's suitable for use throughout multiple seasons to provide optimal protection from the elements.

The GentleTent 'GT Roof' tent is also capable of being used on water like a boat to let users enjoy time floating or to tug their gear along with them as they kayak.

Image Credit: GentleTent

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Multifunctional Outdoor Equipment:** The rise of multifunctional outdoor equipment presents an opportunity for companies to offer versatile, space-saving, and easy-to-use products.
- **Inflatable Gear:** Companies can explore inflatable designs for their products, which offer easy portability and setup, while also being space-saving.
- **All-weather-resistant Gear:** There is a growing demand for outdoor gear that can perform in various weather conditions and provide optimal protection from the elements.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Outdoor Equipment:** The outdoor equipment industry can benefit from creating versatile and adaptable camping gear to meet the needs of avid outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Automotive:** Automotive companies can explore partnerships with outdoor equipment companies to offer car rooftop tents as part of their vehicles' accessories or build them in-house.
- **Kayaking and Boating:** As the popularity of kayaking and boating grows, companies in this industry can consider offering inflatable rooftop tents as add-ons or creating their own tent-gear hybrids to cater to this growing consumer market.

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