# Portable Personal Shelters The Topeak Bikamper Doesn't Need Tent Poles to Stand By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topeak-bikamper References: [travel.spotcoolstuff](http://travel.spotcoolstuff.com/travel-gear-reviews/review-bikamper-bicycle-tent/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FIE3NW?camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B000FIE3NW&adid=012WTNG73MA1E3CSY5XN&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Topeak Bikamper is a [compact tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-crosspeak-2-tent) that uses bicycle handlebars instead of tent poles for support. The lightweight tent is made of fully waterproof 70D ripstop nylon, has three windows and packs down to an easy-to-carry size. Designed to be used with a 26” mountain bike or a 700C road bike, the Topeak Bikamper makes a perfect [portable shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor) for serious bicycle tourists. Check out this convenient piece for yourselves in the featured gallery and see how it works! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Camping Gear:** The Topeak Bikamper illustrates the trend of compact camping gear that is lightweight and easy to carry. - **Alternative Support Structures:** The use of bicycle handlebars as a support structure in the Topeak Bikamper demonstrates the trend of finding alternative support systems for shelters. - **Waterproof Materials:** The fully waterproof 70D ripstop nylon in the Topeak Bikamper represents the trend of using advanced materials in portable personal shelters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The compact and lightweight design of the Topeak Bikamper makes it appealing to outdoor recreation enthusiasts such as hikers, campers, and cyclists. - **Cycling Equipment:** The Topeak Bikamper targets the cycling industry by offering a portable shelter solution specifically designed to be used with mountain bikes and road bikes. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Portable personal shelters like the Topeak Bikamper have potential in the emergency preparedness industry to provide quick and easy temporary shelter in disaster situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecamper.md) - [Featherlight Elevated Tent Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zpacks-duplex-pro.md) - [Inflatable Stormproof Geodesic Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-kirra.md) - [Expansive Multipurpose Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-tents.md) - [Lightweight Collapsible Vehicle Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentbox-go.md) - [Featherlight Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-mountain-gear-mid-1-tent.md) - [Cyclist-Targeted Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapod-topo2-mtb.md) - [Off-Grid Backpacker Tent Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durston-xdome-2.md) - [Ultralight Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-crosspeak-2-tent.md)