Brick-Strong City Carriers

The Minimal Backpack is Deceptively Tough

Outlier's Minimal Backpack is a simple, but extremely tough pack that can handle just about anything thrown in it.

Chances are most will look at the Minimal Backpack and not believe how much it's capable of carrying. However, Outlier teamed up with Hyperlite Mountain Gear to create this minimalist carrier that's ridiculously badass. It's constructed from Nonwoven Dyneema, which makes it water-proof, extremely light and highly durable. Just how tough is it? It's ten times stronger than steel and it can support a bag full of bricks like it's nothing. Because of the material, the Minimal Backpack can be folded up to a size small enough to fit into a jacket pocket.

The Minimal Backpack is simple and deceptively strong, which makes it a must-have for anyone looking for a bag.

Minimalist Backpacks
The rise of durable and simple backpack designs using advanced materials to accommodate a range of needs.
Advanced Textile Design
The use of innovative non-woven materials to create high-performance products that are both lightweight and durable.
Waterproofing Innovations
Improved techniques and materials for creating waterproof or water-resistant products.

Sectors Adopting This

Outdoor Gear
Outdoor gear manufacturers can adopt advanced textile design and offer minimalist and tough backpacks for hiking and camping.
Travel
Travel accessory makers can use waterproofing techniques and materials to design water-resistant bags and backpacks for adventure travelers who need durability and sophistication.
Sporting Goods
Sporting goods manufacturers can adopt waterproofing innovations and advanced textile design to come up with highly durable backpacks for sports enthusiasts.
SCORE
3.2 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 50%
Activity 37%
Freshness 8%

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