# Blade-Perfect Backpacks The Chef's Portmanteau is a Compact and Portable Professional Kitchen By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-s-portmanteau References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Chefs-Portmanteau/2742549) Having friends who've gone through culinary school, I can appreciate how the Chef's Portmanteau would be an invaluable accessory for any aspiring cook. Few utensils are cheap and many are required, and it is often necessary for them to be carried around campus, back home and everywhere in between. A professional chef planning to make a meal outside of his own home would find Julius Tarng's concept just as convenient. The [knapsack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-backpack) is far better suited for comfort in portability than the [tackle boxes and pocket belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) that are currently on the market. You can carry it hands-free and remain confident that your tools are sufficiently padded and protected. The accessory comprises two separate compartments that are buckled together with a means to customize cushioned dividers. The Chef's Portmanteau has even been designed to aesthetically reference elements of the kitchen and the cook's characteristic uniform. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable-kitchen-accessories:** The rise of portable kitchen accessories like the Chef's Portmanteau presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to disrupt the traditional kitchen utensil market and provide innovative solutions for on-the-go cooking. - **Comfortable-portability:** The demand for comfortable and convenient portability solutions, like the blade-perfect backpack, creates an opportunity for companies to develop disruptive innovations that cater to the needs of professionals and consumers on the move. - **Customizable-storage-solutions:** The growing popularity of customizable storage solutions in various industries, such as the Chef's Portmanteau with its cushioned dividers, signifies a potential market for entrepreneurs to disrupt the storage and organization sector with innovative and personalized products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Culinary-equipment:** The culinary equipment industry can explore disruptive innovations in portable and comfortable kitchen accessories, like the Chef's Portmanteau, to offer professionals and home cooks new ways to transport and protect their utensils. - **Outdoor-cooking:** The outdoor cooking industry can capitalize on the trend of portable and customizable storage solutions, exemplified by the blade-perfect backpack, to provide chefs and cooking enthusiasts with practical and efficient means to transport their cooking tools. - **Luggage-and-travel-gear:** The luggage and travel gear industry has an opportunity to disrupt traditional product offerings by incorporating customizable elements and comfortable portability features, inspired by the blade-perfect backpack, to cater to the needs of professionals and travelers who require specialized storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Packed Antitheft Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korin-hubpack-33.md) - [Adaptable Three-in-One Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack.md) - [Amalgamated Adventure Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-hiking-adventure-backpack.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Proficient Pack-Friendly Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-axe.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Contemporary Meal Prep Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-prep-kit.md) - [One-Touch Access Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watson-the-pack-30.md)