# Health-Promoting Camping Gear Kammok Sells Hammocks to Provide Mosquito Nets in Africa By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-06-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kammok1 References: [climberism](http://www.climberism.com/kammok-roo-camping-hammock/) & [kammok](http://www.kammok.com/) [Kammok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microcamper) sells innovative, high-quality hammock camping equipment that is lightweight, durable and benefits a great cause. A Texas-based social enterprise, the brand started in 2011 with a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-camping-shelters) campaign that raised over $200,000, becoming one of the most successful projects on the site. Kammok is partnered with Malaria No More, an organization with a view to completely eradicating malaria deaths globally by the year 2015. For each Kammok purchased, the socially responsible brand provides a treated mosquito net or health education to a family in Africa. Kammok also has a partnership with 1% For The Planet, which sees 1% of the company's revenue donated to Comfort the Children International, supporting its environmental and sustainability initiatives in Maai Mahiu, Kenya. **Contact Information** Kammok [website](http://www.kammok.com/) Kammok on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kammok/147379735297567) Kammok on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/KAMMOK_MOB) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Socially Responsible Camping Gear:** Opportunity to develop camping gear that not only meets outdoor enthusiasts' needs but also contributes to social causes. - **Partnerships for Social Impact:** Opportunity for companies to form partnerships with non-profit organizations to make a positive difference in the world. - **Eco-friendly and Sustainable Camping Equipment:** Growing demand for camping gear that is environmentally friendly and supports sustainability initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Potential for outdoor recreation companies to align with social causes and offer products that enhance both the camping experience and the planet. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Opportunity for non-profit organizations to collaborate with companies, leveraging their products or services to fund and support important causes. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Rise in demand for eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials in the camping gear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hammock-Hauling Micro-Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microcamper.md) - [Breathable Outdoor Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-hammock-set.md) - [Featherlight Lay-Flat Camping Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-spectre-tent.md) - [Heated Camping Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gobi-eclipse-heated-hammock.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Camper Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoperson-backpacking-tent.md) - [Vehicle-Mounted Hammock Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outpost-overland-hammock-stand.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-camping-shelters.md) - [Multifunctional Crowdfunded Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangpad.md) - [Hammock-Hung Gear Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gear-organizer.md)