# Floating Tent Rafts The 'Shoal Tent' Enables Campers to Sleep on the Water By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoal-tent References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/smithfly-shoal-inflatable-floating-raft-tent-10-10-2017/) & [smithfly.myshopify](https://smithfly.myshopify.com/products/shoal-tent) Fly fish enthusiast Ethan Smith has developed a method for ensuring that fellow fishing aficionados can spend as much time on the water as needed, with the 'Shoal Tent' -- a floating raft, that's equipped with a tent roof, that enables people to sleep on bodies of water. This entirely inflatable tent doesn't require poles to be built, eliminating the confusion, and ensuring the abode can maintain its form against high winds. The comfortable six inch floor of this tent doubles as an air mattress, providing an effective place for a camper or adventurer to achieve a good night's rest. When not in use, this device can be rolled up, making for a simple carry between camping sites. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/smithfly-shoal-inflatable-floating-raft-tent-10-10-2017/), [smithfly.myshopify](https://smithfly.myshopify.com/products/shoal-tent) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water Camping:** Innovative camping solutions that enable individuals to experience the outdoors on water bodies - **Inflatable Tenting:** The development of camping gear that uses inflatable technology to create more versatile and durable camping equipment - **Multi-purpose Camping Equipment:** The integration of functionality and versatility into the development of camping equipment ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** The development of innovative camping gear in the outdoor recreation industry presents opportunities to create more versatile and durable camping equipment - **Inflatable Manufacturing:** The production of inflatable gear used for outdoor activities in the manufacturing industry presents opportunities to integrate new technology into existing equipment - **Tourism:** Innovative camping solutions can present opportunities in the tourism industry for unique experiences on water bodies ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paddleboard Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajao-cabin.md) - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Lightweight Suspended Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-tents.md) - [Inflatable Four-Season Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-station-pod01.md) - [Inflatable Geodesic Adventure Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-aerotent-series.md) - [Inflatable Frame Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-field-rise.md) - [Raised Tactical Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactical-cot-tent.md) - [Four-Season Inflatable Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourseason-inflatable-tent.md) - [Featherlight Lay-Flat Camping Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-spectre-tent.md)