# Inflatable Vehicle Roof Racks The Utilix 'TAIR' Inflatable Car Rack Can be Installed without Tools By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-car-rack References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ultix-tair-inflatable-car-rack-18-02-2019/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/590628991/tair-revolutionary-inflatable-car-roof-rack-make-1) Roof racks for vehicles are typically designed to be permanently installed onto the top section of a car, but the Utilix 'TAIR' inflatable car rack has been created to change this. Featuring an inflatable design that can be installed in just five minutes or less, the rack is intended to be stored in your trunk until it's needed for [transporting your choice of gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-camping-accessories). The portable design of the rack allows it to be used with any vehicle you choose to make it a multipurpose accessory that can also be lent out to friends or family for [weekend excursions or road trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hammock). The Utilix 'TAIR' inflatable car rack speaks to the increased popularity of vehicular travel as consumers seek to explore on their own terms and timelines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Inflatable Roof Racks:** Innovative inflatable roof racks that can be easily installed and stored in the trunk of a vehicle. - **Portable Car Accessories:** The rise of multipurpose car accessories that can be used with any vehicle and easily borrowed or shared with others. - **On-demand Adventure Gear:** The growing trend of consumers seeking adventure and flexibility, with portable gear options for spontaneous road trips and excursions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to develop and market inflatable roof racks and other portable car accessories. - **Car Rental and Sharing:** Disruptive opportunity for car rental and sharing companies to offer inflatable roof racks and portable gear rentals. - **Outdoor Gear and Travel:** Potential for outdoor gear and travel companies to cater to the demand for portable adventure gear and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Truck Camping Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flated-air-topper.md) - [Rollable Rooftop Cargo Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-cargo-rack.md) - [Powered Suction Car Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fovno-esh1b.md) - [Level-Access Car Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-racks.md) - [Magnetic Universal Car Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-adventure-roof-rack.md) - [Self-Assembling Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinch-air-cruiser.md) - [Lateral Rooftop Cargo Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-cargo-racks.md) - [Inflatable Vehicular Kitchen Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuff-bubble.md) - [Modular Vehicle Organization Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokhu-rack.md)