# Blanket-Toting Travel Gear Daye Kim's 'Whaletale' Suitcase is Comfortable By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daye-kim-whaletale References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5931289/built%20in-suitcase-blanket-gives-you-a-clean-place-to-sit-in-airports-or-anywhere) & [dayekimdesign](http://dayekimdesign.com/51154/445641/work/1whaletale) The Daye Kim 'Whaletale' suitcase is the latest in [comfortable travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tank-series). An attached orange blanket can fold out when desired or rolled up with ease, providing a wide soft space for the changing of a child's diaper or for the feeding of a baby. Although the Whaletale luggage concept was specifically designed to suit the needs of parents, it can also double as a [portable work spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luggical) for those who need to wrap up important projects on the fly. At base, the Daye Kim-endorsed piece makes for a cleanly option. [Hectic airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transit-carryon) are known to be overcrowded and for the most part unpredictable, making this sanitary on the go feature essential for the weary tourist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comfortable Travel Gear:** The 'Whaletale' suitcase offers comfort and convenience for travelers, with its attached blanket and portable work spot feature. - **Parent-friendly Luggage:** The Whaletale suitcase is designed to meet the needs of parents, providing a soft space for changing diapers or feeding babies. - **Sanitary On-the-go Features:** The Daye Kim 'Whaletale' suitcase offers a clean and sanitary option for weary tourists navigating through unpredictable airports. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel Gear:** The 'Whaletale' suitcase disrupts the travel gear industry by introducing a new level of comfort and convenience for travelers. - **Baby Products:** The Whaletale suitcase presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the baby products industry, providing a practical solution for parents on the go. - **Sanitary Solutions:** The Daye Kim 'Whaletale' suitcase brings disruptive innovation to the sanitary solutions industry, offering a clean and hygienic option for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-journey-travel-case.md) - [Lounge Chair Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagletti-suitcase.md) - [Closet-Equipped Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flightable-closet.md) - [Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwan.md) - [Travel-Optimized Baby Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stokke.md) - [Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-pebble-suitcase.md) - [See-Through Ride-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airwheel-suitcase.md) - [Customizable Backpack-Style Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-travel-bag.md)