This wearable tent combines a lightweight, compact tent with a simple poncho. It can be used as a snowstorm or rain shelter as well as a rain-shedding poncho. Available in blue, yellow or ‘kamowatchi’ (camouflage) nylon rip-stop fabric from Japan’s Amazon.com, the wearable tent is manufactured by MontBell Company and sells for about $100 US.
While it may not be the best choice for extended camping, the wearable tent is a handy accessory for hikers who might be forced to spend a night outdoors because of a hiking injury or trail mishap.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portable Emergency Shelters
- There is a potential opportunity for creating more portable emergency shelters that can be easily carried and worn in situations where people might be stranded.
- Wearable Camping Gear
- There is a potential opportunity for developing wearable camping gear that can be multifunctional and compact so that it is easier to carry on outdoor trips.
- Hybrid Clothing-gear Products
- There is a potential opportunity for creating more hybrid clothing and gear products that can serve multiple purposes and be more versatile for consumers.
Where This Applies
- Outdoor Recreation
- Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can explore opportunities to develop more innovative, portable gear for outdoor enthusiasts and emergency situations.
- Fashion and Apparel
- Fashion and apparel companies may consider creating hybrid products that combine fashion and function to appeal to consumers who are looking for versatile and practical clothing options.
- Emergency Response
- There is a potential opportunity for emergency response companies to create more portable and practical emergency shelter options for people during natural disasters and other emergency situations.
