# Packable Lightweight Dinghies The Klymit LiteWater Dinghy Packraft Compacts Down for Easy Packing By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klymit-litewater-dinghy-packraft References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/46356/the-litewater-packable-dinghy-expands-your-wilderness-playground/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2sRCBE5) Bringing a water vessel with you is usually a very difficult task given the oversized nature of many of the options on the market, so the Klymit LiteWater Dinghy Packraft is here to offer an alternative. Weighing just 35 ounces, the dinghy is capable of being compacted down to the size of a one-liter bottle, which means you can toss it in a pack before heading out. The Klymit LiteWater Dinghy Packraft is ideal for making your way across a body of water or for leisurely [floating down a river](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-15) and features enough space for one with gear. The dinghy incorporates six tie-off zones to keep gear in place and comes with an [air pump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flextails-tiny-pump-3x) for quickly inflating it for use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Packable Lightweight Dinghies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop even lighter and more compact packable dinghies for easy transportation and storage. - **Compact Water Vessels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact water vessels that can be easily packed and carried, opening up new possibilities for water exploration. - **Portable Inflatable Rafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design portable inflatable rafts that are lightweight, easy to set up, and versatile in use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative outdoor recreational products, such as packable lightweight dinghies, to enhance the outdoor adventure experience. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce compact water vessels to the travel and tourism industry, enabling travelers to easily explore water bodies around the world. - **Emergency and Rescue Operations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable inflatable rafts for emergency and rescue operations, allowing for quick deployment and safe water transportation in challenging situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Lightweight Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-black-edition.md) - [Performance-Driven Packraft Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft.md) - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md) - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md) - [Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goboat-20.md) - [Water-Ready Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhik-submersible-duffel-bag.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-waterproof-backpack.md)