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# Inflatable Clear-Bottom Rafts
The AQUAVUE Voyager Inflatable Rafts Enable Underwater Exploration

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-19 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rafts
References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/watersports/clear-bottom-inflatable-raft.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B00TGTFOAC/?tag=duiwath-20)

The AQUAVUE Voyager Inflatable Rafts are designed to allow people of all ages to [explore the underwater world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-vapor) at their leisure, whether it be on the lake, the ocean or in the pool. The rafts incorporate a clear bottom design that enables users to see through into the water with ease in order to take a peek at [underwater life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiwo-u1) or simply enjoy the ambience of tranquil aquatic scenery.

The AQUAVUE Voyager Inflatable Rafts are capable of being inflated using a hand pump, an electric pump or by DIYing it with your own mouth. The quick release air valve enables the rafts to be deflated in a speedy manner to aid users when it come to pack things up for the day.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Inflatable Rafts:** The trend towards inflatable rafts allows for easy transportation and storage, making them an ideal choice for outdoor activities.
- **Clear-bottom Design:** The trend of clear-bottom designs provides an immersive and unique experience for users to explore underwater environments.
- **DIY Inflation:** The trend of DIY inflation offers a convenient and cost-effective option for users to inflate their rafts using readily available tools.

### Where This Applies

- **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can leverage the trend of inflatable rafts to offer portable and easy-to-use equipment for water-based activities such as boating and fishing.
- **Eco-tourism:** The eco-tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of clear-bottom designs to create unique experiences for tourists, allowing them to observe underwater ecosystems without causing harm to marine life.
- **Outdoor Gear Manufacturing:** The outdoor gear manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating DIY inflation features into their products, providing greater flexibility and convenience for users.

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