# Communal Treehouse Tents The Tentsile Connect Tree Tent Provides More Aboveground Space By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile-connect-tree-tent References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2014/05/tentsile-connect-tree-tent) & [tentsile](http://www.tentsile.com/products/tentsile-connect-tree-tent) Camping season is finally here and that might mean updating one's outdoor gear for a summer of relaxing adventures; the Tentsile Connect Tree Tent is a perfect alternative to traditional shelters. Similar to its [Stingray](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile) predecessor, it is hung high up on trees like a hybrid between a treehouse and a tent. Yet what sets this design apart is its added communal area that grants campers more space aboveground. Secured to three trees, the Tentsile Connect Tree Tent is essentially made up of two sheltered spaces and one unsheltered space that could be likened to [a couple of hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-spectre-tent). In addition to being more comfortable, it ensures people are free from moisture that gathers on the ground as well as creepy outdoor creatures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Communal Treehouse Tents:** The Tentsile Connect Tree Tent provides a unique and immersive camping experience by combining the benefits of a treehouse and a tent, with added communal space for socializing. - **Alternative Shelters:** The demand for innovative and unconventional shelters, like the Tentsile Connect Tree Tent, is growing as people look for new and exciting ways to experience the outdoors. - **Hybrid Camping Gear:** The trend of merging different outdoor gear elements, such as a treehouse and a tent, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the camping industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can explore the potential of designing and manufacturing communal treehouse tents like the Tentsile Connect Tree Tent to meet the growing demand for unique camping experiences. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can tap into the trend of alternative shelters to offer customers unforgettable and eco-friendly camping experiences in unique locations. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry has the opportunity to develop and promote hybrid camping gear that combines different aspects of outdoor activities, such as treehouses and tents, to attract adventurous customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Friendly Suspended Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile-stingray.md) - [Lightweight Suspended Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-tents.md) - [Ergonomic Suspended Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switra-swisstrail.md) - [Insulated Elevated Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile-insulated-cabin.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md) - [Omni-Position Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-tent.md) - [Consolidated Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-camping-shelter.md) - [Durable Adventure-Ready Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-acadia.md) - [Expansive Multipurpose Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-tents.md)