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Something like a powered paraglider comes to mind. It has the additional benefit of being reusable.

Why rely on an inflated wing that can be punctured or change in stiffness with temperature and altitude when fiberglass and carbon fiber rods exist?

Portability and durability.

Imagine a version with modern drop-stitch technology .. [1]

The original use-case was supposedly spy exfiltration of a plane in a "suitcase" minus the engine.

Imagine now it could have a much larger pressurised cabin.