# Strap-Secured Luggages The Crumpler Vis-a-Vis Travel Collection is as Memorable as the Journey By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumpler-visavis-travel-collection References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/crumpler-vis-a-vis-luggage/) & [crumpler](http://www.crumpler.com/us/vis-a-vis) The Crumpler Vis-a-Vis Travel Collection sees the Melbourne bike messenger company venture into the realm of luggage for the first time. Known for their soft-shell camera bags and backpacks, the brand not only focuses on more large-scale designs, but also on a [hard-shell material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-stockholm-collection) currently being embraced in the travel industry. Comprised of four styles, the Crumpler Vis-A-Vis Travel Collection focuses on making "luggage should be as memorable as your journey," as written on the website. The two trunks, attaché and [carry-on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-luggage-prints) is made out of custom polycarbonate/ABS shell and is outfitted with features such as a unique [clothes compression system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compressible-packing-cubes), smart grab tailored handles, zip safety straps and built-in TSA locks. Durable and stylish, the luggage comes with a choice of red or black handles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hard-shell Luggages:** The trend of adopting Polycarbonate/ABS materials for luggage by brands like Crumpler is disrupting the soft-shell market. - **Unique Compression Systems:** The focus on compression systems by luggage brands like Crumpler presents opportunities for innovation in how we pack and travel. - **Smart Grab Handles:** Smart grab handles on durable luggage products like those in Crumpler's Vis-a-Vis collection is disrupting the market for traditional handles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel & Tourism Industry:** The use of unique materials and innovative features by luggage brands like Crumpler present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the travel & tourism industry. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Innovation in luggage design and material innovation is disrupting the consumer goods industry, which demands more durable and stylish products. - **Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturing new and improved luggage materials, designs and features creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Hard-Shell Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-checkin-trunk.md) - [Uniquely Constructed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-luggage-collection.md) - [Durable Softside Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softside-luggage.md) - [Personality-Forward Luggage Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airs-luggage.md) - [Thoughtful Avid Traveler Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wandrd-transit-travel-line.md) - [Simplistic Repair-Friendly Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transit-carryon.md) - [Travel-Friendly Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commuter-collection.md) - [Expandable Hard-Sided Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velo-luggage.md) - [Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-trunk.md)