# Inflatable Foam-Like Sleeping Pads The NEMO Equipment 'Flyer' Keeps Weight to a Minimum By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-equipment-flyer References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/nemo-equipment-flyer-self-inflating-sleeping-pad/) & [nemoequipment](https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/flyer/) The [NEMO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-sleeping-bag) Equipment 'Flyer' sleeping pad is a well-designed accessory for [avid campers and hiking enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-stargaze-evox) that will offer them a way to maintain enhanced comfort as they rest in the wilderness. The sleeping pad for backpackers combines the best of an [inflatable air pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-inflatable) and a foam pad to accommodate adventurers seeking out a premium experience. The unit features open-cell foam that uses 60% less material than alternatives, but will grow to offer a thickness that's almost 300% thicker for enhanced comfort. The NEMO Equipment 'Flyer' sleeping pad can be collapsed down into an impossibly compact unit that is easily stowed in a backpack or alongside other gear to allow for a restful night sleep anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Sleeping Pads:** Opportunity for companies to create inflatable foam-like sleeping pads that minimize weight for avid campers and hikers - **Open-cell Foam Technology:** Innovative foam technology that uses less material yet offers enhanced comfort for sleeping pads - **Compact Backpacking Gear:** Rising trend in the development of space-saving gear for backpackers, including travel-friendly sleeping pads ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can benefit from developing innovative backpacking gear such as the NEMO Equipment 'Flyer' sleeping pad - **Camping Equipment:** Innovative camping equipment companies can leverage the trend towards lightweight and space-saving gear by offering inflatable foam-like sleeping pads - **Sporting Goods:** Sports manufacturing companies can explore the opportunity to create inflatable sleeping pads with open-cell foam technology to offer enhanced comfort for athletes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Inflating Insulated Sleeping Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-sleeping-pad.md) - [Dual-Layer Camping Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hest-foamy.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Camping Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-camping-mattress.md) - [Packable Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-camp-pillow.md) - [Side Sleeper Camping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-sleeping-mat.md) - [Outdoor Sleep Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-mattress.md) - [Sustainably Synthetic Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-sleeping-bag.md) - [Air Mattress-Equipped Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekroll-sleeping-bag.md) - [Minuscule Sleeping Pad Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-tail-zero-pump.md)