# Glowing Tents The Orange Solar Tent Communicates With Other Campers By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-solar-tent References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2009/06/23/solar-powered-tent-glows-when.html) & [impactlab](http://www.impactlab.com/2009/06/23/orange-solar-tent-concept-revealed/) The Orange Solar Tent is [solar-powered camping gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-solar-string-lights) that illuminates to help communicate with fellow campers. This high-tech tent helps track you back to your campsite. Simply send your tent a text message through your phone and it will begin to [glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-camp-light). On the inside of the Orange Solar Tent, there is an LCD display that provides an internet signal and shows how much [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camperkit) has been generated. **Implications** - Products that perform a practical function while being convenient are appealing to customers who don't have time to complete each task separately. Designs that feature a multitasking function are appealing to modern consumers. Companies trying to increase their revenue could focus on this desire when coming out with their new items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Camping Gear:** Creating camping gear with multiple functions appeals to modern consumers. - **High-tech Campsites:** Campsites that feature high-tech gear and amenities offer a unique experience for campers. - **Smart Outdoor Products:** There is a growing demand for outdoor products that can connect to a user's smartphone and provide real-time information. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from incorporating technology into their products and services. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can expand into the outdoor market by developing smart outdoor products. - **Sustainability:** Innovations in solar power and sustainable energy can be applied to the outdoor industry for eco-friendly camping gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Geodesic Adventure Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-aerotent-series.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md) - [Solar Panel-Paired Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-solar-generator-for-rooftop-tent.md) - [Electric Vehicle Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsla-x1-tent.md) - [Expansive Multipurpose Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-tents.md) - [Solar-Powered Pop-Up Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-offgrid-cabin.md) - [Solar Energy Camping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-canopy.md) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Collaboration Geodesic Tent Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-x-66north-cave-tent.md)