# Streamlined Suspended Tents (UPDATE) This Hammock Tent by Tentsile is Like a Comfy Tree Fort By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hammock-tent References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/tentsile-stingray-suspended-tent/26086/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1937626598/tentsile-suspend-your-disbelief) Tentsile creates a hammock tent, which is a cross between a hammock and a tree fort. The tent is suspended via three cables that attach to can be attached to nearby trees. Features include a drop-down ladder, [quick assembly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvascamp-mouflon-tent), floor hatch and side door. Tentsile had a [tent](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile-tent1) featured on Trend Hunter a while back, but this latest one is the new and improved version. What separates it from its older counterpart is that it's more compact and has a better ability to be mass-marketed. The title of the hammock tent is very appropriate as the design resembles that of a stingray. It also floats similar to the species, except this one does so in the air. Both the [UN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-meat) and Australian military are interested in the tent and it is thought to be a convenient way to create temporary housing during severe floods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Suspended Camping:** Opportunity for outdoor recreation and tourism industries to market innovative camping experiences. - **Hybrid Designs:** Opportunity for the outdoor gear industry to create products with multi-functional designs. - **Versatile Shelters:** Opportunity for emergency response organizations to adopt lightweight and easy to assemble temporary shelter options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The suspended camping trend can be leveraged by outdoor recreation companies to create new and unique camping experiences for their customers. - **Outdoor Gear:** The hybrid design trend can be leveraged by companies in the outdoor gear industry to create innovative and multi-functional products. - **Emergency Response:** Versatile shelter options like the Tentsile hammock tent can be adopted by emergency response organizations to quickly provide temporary housing during extreme weather conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Suspended Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-tents.md) - [Ergonomic Suspended Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switra-swisstrail.md) - [Exo-Frame Hammock Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anymaka-hammock-tent.md) - [Frontcountry Hammock Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontcountry-hammock-tent.md) - [Family-Friendly Suspended Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile-stingray.md) - [Omni-Position Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-tent.md) - [Featherlight Lay-Flat Camping Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-spectre-tent.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hammock Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-hammock-tent.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md)