# Messenger Bag Turntables The Crosley Messenger Turntable Brings Your LPs with You Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-messenger-turntable References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/11/22/a-bag-full-of-tunes/) The [Crosley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-c65) Messenger Turntable has been designed with audiophiles in mind to ensure they are never without their favorite LPs when heading to the beach, on vacation or simply over to a friend's place. Boasting a messenger bag carrying style, the turntable allows you to carry it over your shoulder or like a briefcase thanks to the built-in handle. It can be set up and ready to use in a matter of moments, and acknowledges the growing number of consumers who are interested in the [resurgence of vinyl records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) as a way to enjoy their favorite new or old LPs. The Crosley Messenger Turntable features a [built-in speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage), headphone jack for attaching to external equipment and is battery powered to ensure it's truly as mobile as required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Turntables:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the portable audio technology industry with the use of mobile turntables - **Vinyl Resurgence:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the music industry to capitalize on the growing number of people interested in vinyl records - **Fashionable Audio Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation at the intersection of audio and fashion industries with the design of fashionable audio equipment ### Where This Applies - **Portable Audio Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the portable audio technology industry with the use of mobile turntables - **Music:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the music industry to capitalize on the growing number of people interested in vinyl records - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation at the intersection of audio and fashion industries with the design of fashionable audio equipment ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-record-player.md) - [Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival.md) - [Slim Portable Audio Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coturn-ct01.md) - [Turntable Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosley-c65.md) - [Next-Gen Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c65-record-player.md) - [Portable Compact Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurex-axrp10.md) - [Vibrant Portable Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at727.md) - [Two-Speed Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c8-turntable.md) - [Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-handytraxx-play.md)