# Lightweight Bicycle Backpacks The Rapha x Apidura Touring Packs Attach to Handlebars Using Grips By M | Published 2016-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-backpacks References: [acquiremag](http://www.acquiremag.com/sports/rapha-apidura-bags) & [rapha.cc](http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/bags-&-leather-goods/category/luggage) Avid bike riders seeking a [bicycle backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-weigh-backpack) that can be used to house their necessities while on the road without getting in the way of their riding can turn to the [Rapha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevet) x Apidura touring pack. The bag is specially designed to be worn across the bike's handlebars as oppose to the rider's back, without compromising on carrying capacity or space. The satchel offers a lightweight and durable place to store necessities without getting in the way of riding. The touring pack is fashioned out of [weather-resistant material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topo-designs-rover-trail-pack) that keeps the elements out while staying dry. The bag has an elongated cylinder shape allowing it to sit comfortably without taking up too much across handlebars or on the seat. The bag clips onto the bike using a set of durable grippers and bungees are offered for adding additional compartment space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 52% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handlebar Packs:** The trend of handlebar packs offers an opportunity for companies to create innovative and lightweight storage solutions for bike riders. - **Weather-resistant Material:** The use of weather-resistant material to create durable and long-lasting backpacks offers an opportunity for companies to develop disruptive products for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Gripper Attachments:** The trend of gripper attachments allows companies to design backpacks and other products that can securely attach to various surfaces, creating a new level of convenience and versatility for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can leverage lightweight and weather-resistant fabrics to create innovative backpacks and storage solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, bikers, and commuters. - **Sporting Goods:** The sporting goods industry can take advantage of the trend of gripper attachments to design versatile products such as backpacks, water bottles, and accessories for different types of outdoor activities. - **Bicycle Accessories:** The bicycle accessories industry can develop disruptive products such as handlebar bags, phone mounts, and small portable speakers that attach easily to bikes, providing increased convenience and better user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tire-Carrying Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack.md) - [Ultra-Packable Cyclist Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikepacking-tent.md) - [Back-Borne Bike Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-harness.md) - [Featherweight Packable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-packable-backpack.md) - [Space-Saving Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rydesafe-headtube-bike-light.md) - [Lightweight Winter Sport Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raide-lf-40l.md) - [Stabilized Dog Hiking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hiking-backpack.md) - [Long-Distance Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevet.md) - [Ultra-Compact Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack.md)