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Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailers Offer Tow-Behind Shelter

— December 4, 2009 — Eco
Tony Hoar is the designer behind the Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailer. Located in British Columbia, Canada, Tony’s Trailers offer a compact traveling tent mounted in a trailer that easily tows behind a bicycle.

The tent assembles easily and lies flat in transit, leaving room for other items to ride along in the trailer. Hoar, a Victoria inventor and cyclist who once took part in the Tour de France, envisions the Journeyman Mobile Shelter as a sort of personal caravan that can hold personal possessions as well as shelter for the homeless or others with modest needs.

Trend Themes

  1. Compact Traveling Tents — Opportunity for companies to create innovative and lightweight tents that can be easily transported for various purposes.
  2. Bicycle Trailers — Potential for businesses to develop bike trailers that can tow different types of cargo, not just shelters.
  3. Multifunctional Shelters — Room for disruptive innovation in the design of versatile shelters that can serve both personal and societal needs.

Industry Implications

  1. Outdoor Recreation — Opportunity for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to develop new products and services related to portable shelters.
  2. Sustainable Transportation — Potential for businesses focusing on sustainable transportation solutions to incorporate bike trailers for various purposes, such as carrying equipment or supplies.
  3. Homelessness Support — Opportunity for organizations and companies to create innovative solutions that provide portable shelters and support for homeless individuals.
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