# Space-Saving Camper Awnings The Moon Fabrications 'MoonShade XL' Offers Ample Shade By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonshade-xl References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/moon-fabrications-moonshade-xl-car-roof-awning-collapsible-packable-modular/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moonfab/meet-the-moonshade-xl)  The [Moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonshade-pro) Fabrications 'MoonShade XL' is a piece of equipment for avid campers to use as a way to maintain comfort and extend their living space outdoors. The oversized awning provides more than 100-square-feet of [shaded space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-shade) when deployed, which is rated as a 70% increase over the previous generation. The awning is also constructed with durability in mind to easily withstand the ray's of the sun, while also helping water to shed off during inclement weather. The Moon Fabrications 'MoonShade XL' is capable of being set up in just five-minutes with two people and can be rolled up into a yoga mat-style pack that weighs only 12.6-pounds. These features make the unit perfect for a [range of camping setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-overland-exp-hub). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Comfort Essentials:** Develop products that aid in making outdoor living more comfortable and convenient by maximizing usable space through large and easy to assemble fixtures. - **Durable Outdoor Equipment:** Produce outdoor equipment that can withstand the sun's rays and inclement weather for extended periods of time to increase its overall use and value. - **Portable and Lightweight Fixtures:** Create fixtures that are easy to assemble and pack up into a lightweight, portable package for easy transport and setup for outdoor activities. ### Where This Applies - **Camping Equipment:** Develop new products that allow for more efficient and comfortable camping experiences with large, durable and portable equipment. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Produce outdoor furniture solutions that provide the necessary shading and protection from inclement weather with ease of use by using durable materials and lightweight, portable designs. - **Event Equipment Rental:** Cater to outdoor event venues by renting out easy to use and transportable equipment that provides outdoor shade and comfort for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Heavy-Duty Awning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonshade-pro.md) - [Energy-Harvesting Camper Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xponent-power-xpanse-awning.md) - [Oversized Cave-Like Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-cave-xl-tent.md) - [Protective Campsite Shelter Tarps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-tarp.md) - [Screened-In Vehicle Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kammok-crosswing-awning.md) - [Airy Instant Setup Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvascamp-mouflon-tent.md) - [Consolidated Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-camping-shelter.md) - [Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubical-camping-shelters.md) - [Family-Friendly Vehicle Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-baroud-family-room-tent.md)