# Protective Poncho Shelters Wearable Tent Provides Quick Refuge in Emergency Situations By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-tent References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/09/wearable-tent/) & [amazon.co.jp](http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001MJ27CM/heartrails-22?tag=trenhunt0f-20) This wearable tent combines a [lightweight, compact tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cync-reveal), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-land-nest-shelter), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convertible Shelter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear.md) - [Hybrid Poncho-Transformed Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nrg-metamorph-poncho.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-camping-shelters.md) - [Geodesic Street Wear Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-x-maharishi-cave-tent.md) - [Expansive Multipurpose Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-tents.md) - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-bothy-bag.md) - [Fastidious Four-Season Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourseason-tent.md) - [Wearable Campsite Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momonga-wearable-sleeping-bag.md) - [Consolidated Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-camping-shelter.md)