# Easily Storable Road Abodes The Teal Camper Collapses to Save Space and Make for Easy Transport By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teal-camper References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/teal-camper-like-a-puzzle/22329/) & [tealinternational](http://www.tealinternational.com/TealPanel/TealPanelHome.html) The Teal Camper is delivered in as many pieces as a piece of [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevate-tiny-home) furniture, but the developers promise that in only 90 minutes it will easily come together to house two people. Lawrence Drake created the [pop-up camper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfold) for the avid outdoorsy types who want the comforts of a fully inclosed traveling home without having to purchase a truck with the towing capacity to tote it around from site to site. The portable, sturdy-paneled residence pops together using little more than a screwdriver and offers the element-protecting properties of a trailer with the easily transportable [nature of a tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cube-tent). This camping home comes complete with a double bed, bench seating and a table with the ability to upgrade, customize and add one's own modifications to fit their needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Camper Trend:** The Teal Camper demonstrates a growing trend of portable campers that offer the comforts of a fully enclosed traveling home. - **Easy Assembly Trend:** The Teal Camper showcases the trend of easily assembled structures that can be put together using minimal tools and in a short amount of time. - **Customizable Camping Homes Trend:** The Teal Camper reflects the trend of camping homes that can be modified and upgraded according to individual needs and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreational Vehicles:** The Teal Camper presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the recreational vehicle industry by combining the convenience of a trailer with the portability of a tent. - **Home Improvement:** The Teal Camper opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the home improvement industry with its easy assembly and customizable features that could be applied to other structures. - **Outdoor Adventure Equipment:** The Teal Camper offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the outdoor adventure equipment industry by providing a portable and spacious camping solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Like Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-campers.md) - [Capaciously Compact Teardrop Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teardrop-trailer251.md) - [Expandable Accordion-Style Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-markies-camper.md) - [A-Frame Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliner-evolution-camper.md) - [Pop-Up Pickup Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpaca-camper.md) - [Capacious Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capacious-camping-trailer.md) - [Micro-Sized Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specops-crashpad-camper.md) - [Alcove-Equipped Micro Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-travel-vehicles-trektwo.md) - [Angular Truck-Converting Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-camper.md)