# Portable Backpack Workstations The DTC Box is an Anti-Theft Mobile Office For Freelancers By M | Published 2016-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-workstation References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/387056/For-Freelancers-Backpack-Transforms-Into-A-Theft-Proof-Mobile-Work-Station/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1455394366/dtc-box-a-backpack-and-workstation-for-life-on-the?ref=user_menu) The [DTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-fit-bedding) Box backpack workstation is an ideal mobile office for freelancers that are seeking a sleek, stylish and compact way to carry around a laptop with them. The bag is designed to be [anti-theft, waterproof as well as functional](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer300) to offer the most convenient way to work while on-the-go. Freelancers often work from place-to-place whether that be an in-house office, cafe, library or another space. The DTC Box makes it incredibly simple to cart around a laptop since the bag is designed to fold open to offer a laptop stand. The bag is waterproof as well as ergonomically designed to keep the shoulders comfortable during long treks. A metal buckle and a locking zipper at the front keeps the bag's contents safe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-theft Backpacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop backpacks with advanced anti-theft features to protect valuable electronics. - **Waterproof Laptop Bags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create laptop bags that are not only waterproof but also sleek and functional for professionals on-the-go. - **Portable Workstations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lightweight and compact workstations that provide a comfortable and convenient working environment for freelancers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luggage and Bag Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and technologies to create anti-theft and waterproof bags. - **Electronics Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced features and technologies to secure and protect electronic devices from theft. - **Office Furniture Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable and ergonomic workstations that cater to the growing trend of remote work and freelancing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workpod-mobile-office.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Portable Personal Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beblau-vertical-office.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Bold Mobile Work Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity.md) - [Ultra-Portable Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-desk-design.md) - [Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase.md) - [Modular Creator Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotrac.md) - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md)