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# Transformative Travel Backpacks
HYLETE's Carry-On Backpack Suits Short Trips & Long Getaways

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-backpack
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hylete-icon-6-in-1-is-the-ultimate-travel-backpack-300888935.html) & [hylete](https://www.hylete.com/icon-6-in-1-backpack-stealth-black-60-liter)

The HYLETE carry-on backpack was originally created as the perfect bag to take people to the gym and back but it has quickly become recognized as the ultimate travel backpack. The transformative Icon 6-In-1 Backpack allows for multiple conversions to be made, all of which simplify the traveler's journey.

The [versatile backpack design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-classic-backpack) boasts the ability to securely hold toiletries, articles of clothing and valuables like laptops and change into an extended backpack, a [small or large duffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-weigh-duffle), a removable daypack or messenger bag.

The innovative carry-on backpack is offered in two sizes, including the larger Icon 6-In-1 60L for longer trips and the Icon 6-In-1 40L offers for short-term travel. With its functional design, the HYLETE backpack appeals to not just backpackers but also professionals who need more than just a briefcase.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 94% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Transformative Travel Backpacks:** The HYLETE carry-on backpack offers multiple conversions, simplifying the traveler's journey.
- **Versatile Backpack Design:** The backpack holds toiletries, clothing, valuables, and can convert into various forms for different travel needs.
- **Appeal to Professionals:** The functional design of the HYLETE backpack attracts professionals in need of more than just a briefcase.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Travel Gear:** The transformative backpack disrupts the travel gear industry by offering innovative features and multiple conversion options.
- **Fashion and Accessories:** The versatile design of the backpack offers fashion-forward individuals an alternative to traditional travel bags.
- **Professional Services:** The functional features of the backpack make it a disruptive innovation in the professional services industry, providing a multi-purpose solution for professionals on the go.

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