# Swing Bed Tents The Nube Hammock Shelter by Richard Rhett Enhances Camping Experience By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube-hammock-shelter References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/08/hammock-tent-protection.html) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1313173787/nube-the-perfected-hammock-shelter-by-sierra-madre) Traditional tents are for adventurists with no imagination; the [Nube Hammock Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-nube) turns camping into a whole new experience. It combines the comfort of swing beds with the practical protecting nature of tents. By doing so, people can imagine themselves as a Robinson Crusoe of sorts. Compatible with any camping hammock, it's a better shelter than leaves and branches, that's for sure. Designed by Richard G. Rhett Jr., the founder of camping gear manufacturer [Sierra Madre Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinder-bishop), the Nube Hammock Shelter also boasts a mesh Insect Shield to keep the bugs out as well as a Gear Storage area that keeps precious items elevated off the ground yet in easy reach. The Nube Hammock Shelter is currently on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-camping-shelters) vying for funds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Swing Bed Tents:** The integration of comfort and practicality in camping gear creates a disruptive opportunity for rethinking the outdoor experience. - **Mesh Insect Shield:** The use of innovative materials and features to provide protection from insects offers an opportunity for creating insect-resistant products in various sectors. - **Crowdfunding Campaings for Camping Gear:** The growing popularity of crowdfunding campaigns for innovative camping gear presents an opportunity for new businesses to enter the outdoor gear industry. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Gear:** Incorporating the practicality of tents with the comfort of swing beds can revolutionize camping gear. - **Insect Repellent:** The innovative use of mesh to keep insects away can create new opportunities for insect repellent products in various industries. - **Crowdfunding:** The success of crowdfunding campaigns for outdoor gear creates opportunities for other businesses in the industry to raise funds and publicize their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight Lay-Flat Camping Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-spectre-tent.md) - [Ergonomic Suspended Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switra-swisstrail.md) - [Exo-Frame Hammock Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anymaka-hammock-tent.md) - [Ultralight All-in-One Hammock Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skynest-hammock-tent.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hammock Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-hammock-tent.md) - [Lightweight Suspended Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-tents.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-camping-shelters.md) - [Consolidated Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-camping-shelter.md)