# Damage-Preventing Hat Clips The 'CapSnap' Keeps Your Hat within Reach and Prevents Loss By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsnap References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/headwear/capsnap/) & [capsnap.co](https://capsnap.co/) Anyone who has lost a hat or ruined it by stuffing it into their pack will be interested in the 'CapSnap' as a piece of equipment that will enable them to ensure it never happens again. Clipping onto your choice of [bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-snapd-back-bag), the device works by offering a dedicated spot to store your cap when it isn't on your head. This keeps it within reach, prevents you from losing it and will even stop damage from being incurred by eliminating the need for it to be stored in your backpack. The 'CapSnap' [clips onto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip) the top button on [ball caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro) to leave no marks, imprints or damage once it's removed to ensure it's ready to wear immediately. Image Credit: Bless This Stuff ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hat Storage Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a high-tech hat storage solution that utilizes sensors or smart technology to track the location and condition of hats. - **Personalized Bag Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable bag clips or hooks that can be used to attach various items, such as hats, sunglasses, or water bottles, to bags for easy access. - **Protective Gear Innovations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design protective gear, such as backpacks or cases, specifically tailored to safely store and transport delicate or valuable items like hats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of trendy and stylish hat storage accessories that cater to fashion-conscious individuals. - **Outdoor Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of versatile gear attachments that can securely hold different types of equipment, including hats, for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology with fashion by creating smart hat clips or trackers that connect to mobile devices for easy monitoring and tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [EDC Backpack Accessory Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipit-20.md) - [Handlebar Bike Gear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gear-clip.md) - [Clipping Strap-Free Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-einstein-cap-light.md) - [Foldable Travel-Friendly Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua-stealthform-hat.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Glasses Holding Loops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-wing.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md) - [Utility Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-society-x-new-era.md) - [Practical On-the-Go Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-latch.md)