# Slash-Resistant Travel Bags The ALPAKA 'Air Sling' is Stylish and Safety Focused By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-sling References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/cut-proof-sling-bag/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/products/air-sling-the-world-s-best-cutproof-sling-bag?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow&utm_content=GadgetFlow) The [ALPAKA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-tote) 'Air Sling' bag is a stylish accessory for the avid traveler or commuter to integrate into their lifestyle when seeking out a way to protect their valuables when going about their daily routine. Sporting a [crossbody design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag), the bag is water and slash-resistant to make it an ultra-[secure accessory for protecting essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system) within from theft. The bag features a secure magnetic latch system to keep it fastened to your person at all times, while the integrated charging port allows users to integrate a power bank into it, if desired. The ALPAKA 'Air Sling' bag has a unisex design to make it suitable for consumers of any gender, while the efficient layout of the internal storage space offers a spot for everything you need to be carried. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slash-resistant Travel Bags:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced materials and construction techniques to create even stronger slash-resistant bags for enhanced security during travel. - **Crossbody Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create crossbody bags with integrated smart features such as GPS tracking or RFID blocking technology to enhance convenience and security for commuters and travelers. - **Integrated Charging Port:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design bags with built-in wireless charging capabilities to cater to the increasing demand for convenient and portable charging solutions for electronic devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a range of innovative travel accessories, including slash-resistant bags, travel organizers, and compact security devices to cater to the growing concerns of travelers regarding theft and security. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate slash-resistant materials into fashion accessories like wallets, purses, and clothing items to provide consumers with stylish yet secure options. - **Smart Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Fuse the concept of smart technology with bags and travel accessories, incorporating features like GPS tracking, biometric locks, and integrated charging capabilities to create innovative and highly functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Packed Antitheft Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korin-hubpack-33.md) - [Sleek Sustainable Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sling-bag.md) - [Adaptable Three-in-One Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack.md) - [Versatile Sling Bag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-sling.md) - [Minimalist Commuter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-commuter-backpack.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Shapeshifting Tech Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-cubo-ishox5.md) - [Low-Profile Connectivity-Blocking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slnt-incognito-faraday-backpack.md) - [Trackable Travel Tech Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scapade-airpack-backpack.md)