# Nap-Friendly Knapsacks Tourists Can Safely Sleep On-the-Go with the Keen Springer Backseat Pack By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-08-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backseat-pack References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5826655/what-do-you-call-a-backpack-thats-also-a-chair-chairpack-backchair-chairback-no/gallery/1) & [outdoor-show.de](http://www.outdoor-show.de/) Like modern-day nomads, travelers are known to doze off whenever and wherever they can -- so why not make sleep more comfortable with the Backseat Pack, a [backpack that doubles as a chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity)! Although it's not exactly a lounge chair, travelers generally prefer practicality. And one very practical problem for globe-trotters is dirty floors -- whether you're resting in an Indonesian airport, a Namibian forest or a Parisian alleyway, your bottom will get wet and dirty. Keen Springer, the German design company behind the Backseat Pack, have solved that problem by synthesizing a chair with a [lightweight bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack). $120 is the asking price for this simple consumer solution -- perhaps somewhat costly, but then again, [a good night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule) (or day, depending on jet lag) of sleep is usually worth the price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleep-enhancing Travel Accessories:** The trend of creating travel accessories that prioritize comfort and sleep for globetrotters, such as backpacks that can double as chairs. - **Multi-functional Design:** The trend of combining multiple functionalities into a single product, like a chair that also functions as a backpack for added practicality while traveling. - **Hygiene-conscious Travel Gear:** The trend of integrating innovative solutions to keep travelers clean and comfortable, such as backpacks that protect against dirty or wet floors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel Accessories:** The industry that specializes in creating products that enhance the travel experience, such as innovative backpacks and sleeping accessories. - **Outdoor Gear:** The industry that focuses on providing durable and functional products for outdoor activities, and can explore opportunities to create innovative multi-functional gear like the Backseat Pack. - **Design and Fashion:** The industry that can leverage the trend of multi-functional design to create stylish yet practical products, like backpacks that can be transformed into chairs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach Backpack Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-backpack-recliner.md) - [Multifunctional Beach Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumruk.md) - [Lounge Chair Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagletti-suitcase.md) - [Packable Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-camp-pillow.md) - [Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-pillow-lounge.md) - [Inflatable Tote-Style Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-sofa.md) - [Foldable Camping Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-couch.md) - [Consummate Carry-On Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-travel-backpack.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md)