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Rucksack 2.0

Tech-integrated backpacks create connections regardless of worldwide locale

Implications - Looking to stay plugged-in while 'off the grid', consumers are opting for backpacks that sustain connections and even create new ones. Using elements like solar energy to stay powered, these packs foster connectivity and further the integration of technology into every aspect of daily activity.
Trend Themes
1. Tech-integrated Bags - The integration of technology into every aspect of daily activity draws attention to electronics companies looking to create innovative wearables.
2. Solar-charging Bags - Sustainable energy creates an opportunity for environmental companies to improve off-the-grid energy usage, while creating the possibility to commission wireless charging stations.
3. Wireless Communicative Bag - The need for better communication between electronic devices and pedestrians opens the door for tech companies to innovate wireless signal systems.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - Electronic companies can focus more on wearables as the integration of technology becomes a trend in bags.
2. Sustainability - The emerging trend of solar-charging bags offers the opportunity for environmental companies to create innovative off-the-grid energy solutions.
3. Communications Technology - An increased need for better communication between electronic devices and pedestrians provides opportunities for tech companies to innovate wireless signal systems.
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Featured Examples

Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
The Boompack is a Wearable Multimedia Entertainment Unit for the Streets
The modern version of the 1980s boombox-on-shoulder practice is replaced by the Boompack by Givingshape Design. Until this, the focus on personal media players has meant that there hasn’t... MORE
Solar-Powered Charging Backpacks
Solar-Powered Charging Backpacks
The Power Pack Stores Energy Using its Built-In Solar Panel
Ever felt the urge to camp out in the wilderness for an excessively long time but feared what would happen if you ran out of battery on your phone? The Ultimate Power Pack, designed by Luke... MORE
Tablet-Integrated Knapsacks
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The iPad Backpack Serves as a Communicative Link to Motorists
When it comes to cycling on the road, there is certainly a need for a better means of communication between the rider and surrounding drivers. The iPad Backpack is a hi-tech solution that simply... MORE
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Battery-Charging Bags
The SOOT Electropack Can Charge Electronics for up to Two Weeks
The SOOT Electropack is the ideal bag for backpackers and dingy hostel dwellers alike, some of whom may never have access to a steady power supply for weeks on end. The greatest perk of the bag... MORE
Signalling Cyclist Sacks
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SEIL-Bag Projects Riders' Anticipated Movements to Improve Road Safety
There’s an unavoidable disparity between the way that vehicles and bicycles operate an communicate on the street, making products like the SEIL-Bag so valuable. This is a knapsack that... MORE
Device-Charging Solar Backpacks
Device-Charging Solar Backpacks
The ‘Birksun Levels’ Solar Backpack Charges Gadgets on
‘Birksun Levels’ is a solar backpack that is an ideal way to top up the charge on a device when you’re on the go. The black backpack has a huge solar panel with a matte finish, which makes... MORE

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