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# Packable Waterproof Dry Bags
The Matador 'Droplet XL' Bag Clips onto Your Gear for Use Anytime

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-12 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-xl
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/02/09/this-backpack-fits-inside-your-pocket/) & [matadorup](https://matadorup.com/)

Going on a backpacking trip or adventure often requires a [dry bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-bag-sling) when you encounter water to bring essential items with you when going for a dip, so the Matador 'Droplet XL' bag is here to offer this functionality without having to lug a traditional pack with you.

The bag offers a 20-liter capacity and folds up into a [compact keychain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack) about the size of a baseball, which allows it to be attached onto your existing backpack to ensure it's always on hand. The bag can also double as a wet bag to keep your other gear dry, which is a common occurrence when partaking in a lengthy trip abroad.

The Matador 'Droplet XL' is the design work of Chris Clearman and is crafted rom lightweight material to ensure it's never in the way.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.6/10
- Popularity: 92% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Packable Dry Bags:** Opportunity for developing innovative, compact and lightweight dry bags for outdoor activities.
- **Keychain Accessories:** Disruptive potential exists in creating keychain accessories that offer practical solutions for everyday needs.
- **Multi-purpose Gear:** The trend towards multi-purpose gear offers an opportunity to design products that serve multiple functions in outdoor adventures.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Outdoor Equipment:** Innovations in packable dry bags can create new market opportunities within the outdoor equipment industry.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Keychain accessories present a disruptive innovation opportunity within the fashion accessories industry.
- **Travel and Adventure:** The development of multi-purpose gear can revolutionize the travel and adventure industry by offering versatile and practical solutions for consumers.

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