# Versatile Avant-Garde Backpacks The BCD Backpack Has a Modern Flair with Minimalist Details By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcd-backpack References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bcd-im/bcd-backpack-the-perfect-everyday-backpack?ref=discovery_newest) & [bcd-im](https://www.bcd-im.com/) The BCD backpack was designed by Andrew Tompkins, founder of BCD, to meet the demands of contemporary and professional life. BCD was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, and the company also produces high-quality progressive apparel. This dapper bag is ideal for [travelers, students, and professions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-backpack) who required a [versatile and well-crafted bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-travel-accessory). The BCD backpack boasts a full-grain leather with waterproof zippers and water-resistant nylon, making it durable under the toughest of weather conditions. The bag also features multiple interior pockets for tablets, laptops, phones, and other valuables. The bag is 17.5 inches high by 12 inches wide with a 5.5-inch diameter. The BCD backpack features a timeless aesthetic and is available on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-waterproof-backpacks) in black or navy blue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Backpacks:** The BCD backpack offers a versatile solution for contemporary and professional lifestyles, opening up opportunities for functional and exquisite designs. - **Progressive Apparel:** BCD's progressive apparel signifies a growing trend among innovative fashion designers who fuse traditional and modern aesthetics to create more functional and sustainable clothing. - **Water-resistant Material:** The use of water-resistant nylon and waterproof zippers in the BCD backpack presents an opportunity for companies to create more robust, weather-resistant, and enduring materials for other products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luggage and Travel Accessories:** The luggage and travel accessories industry has an opportunity to expand and innovate functional yet stylish luggage solutions for travelers and professionals. - **Fashion and Apparel:** BCD's progressive apparel offers a glimpse of the new direction fashion is taking, with a merging of traditional and modern, yet sustainable, materials and styles. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The demand for more durable and water-resistant materials used in products offers an opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative, sustainable, and long-lasting items that cater to a more demanding and environmentally conscious market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Commuter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-commuter-backpack.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-laptop-backpack.md) - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md) - [Stylish Camera-Friendly Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryfly-travel-backpack.md) - [Organization-Forward Backpack Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-backpack.md) - [Versatile 30L Travel Back Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30l-travel-pack.md) - [Next-Gen Business Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-backpack-that-stands-up.md) - [Travel-Friendly Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-backpack.md) - [Full-Grain Leather Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmfr-edc.md)