# Portable Pop-Up Tents Sebastian Maluska Creates a Simple Camping Tent for the Roof of Any Car By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-popup-tent References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/24/sebastian-maluska-car-rooftop-tent-ecal-graduate-design/) Sebastian Maluska — a recent graduate of the Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ÉCAL) in Switzerland, produces a portable pop-up tent design that will prove to be an exceptionally functional and convenient piece for the camping enthusiast or those on a lengthy adventure. The product is an affordable alternative to travel accommodations and it will be especially in demand by a younger audience. The portable pop-up tent is inspired by sailboats. It is constructed to be lightweight and waterproof. Sebastian Maluska's design provides enough space for two people to sleep in and its construction is made so that it can be installed on the roof of any car. When not in use, the portable pop-up tent can be collapsed, forming "an [aerodynamic shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-aeroblade) [that] can be used as a rooftop storage space." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Camping Tents:** The trend towards affordable and functional portable pop-up tents like Sebastian Maluska's will only continue as demand increases from adventurers seeking easier-to-use gear. - **Car Roof Accessories:** As more campers seek lightweight and easy-to-install camping gear, the need for car roof accessories such as Sebastian Maluska's tent will grow and diversify. - **Alternative Travel Accommodations:** The trend towards affordable travel accommodations like Sebastian Maluska's portable pop-up tent will shape how younger audiences plan and preceive their adventures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** As adventurers seek lightweight, affordable gear that makes the journey more enjoyable, the outdoor gear industry has an opportunity to innovate better and easier-to-use camping equipment. - **Automotive:** Providing convenient car roof accessories like Sebastian Maluska's tent will soon grow into an industry all its own. - **Travel and Tourism:** Affordable and unconventional travel accommodations like Sebastian Maluska's portable pop-up tent have the potential to disrupt the travel and tourism industry in coming years. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spacious Rooftop Personal Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cruiser.md) - [Platform-Supported Car Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehiclemounted-tent.md) - [Flatpack SUV Roof Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardsider-hardtent.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Car Roof Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groenberg-weekend.md) - [Lightweight Collapsible Vehicle Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentbox-go.md) - [Family-Friendly Camping Van Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-rooftop-tent.md) - [Hitch-Style Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urang-hitchhome.md) - [Adventurous Inflatable Car Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rooftop-tent.md) - [Inflatable Pop-Up Roof Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freescape-camper-van.md)