# Foldable Bike Helmets 'Morphr' is a Portable Helmet That Can Fold Flat to Fit in Your Backpack By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-bike-helmets References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/05/15/helmet-folds-flat-improve-portability-safety/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial) & [morpherhelmet](http://www.morpherhelmet.com/) An engineer is trying to improve the safety of cyclists everywhere by making [foldable bike helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet) that can fit into any backpack. [Cycling-related deaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system) are rampant in metropolitan areas while the prevalence of helmets remains minimal. The traditional, clunky and immobile design of the life-saving headpiece is a major deterrent for cyclists everywhere. Cyclists will often opt to leave their expensive helmets at home for fear of them being stolen should they be left on their parked bike due to their shape, which restricts portability for those on the go. 'Morpher' aims to amend this issue with its foldable, portable bike helmets, which are just as strong and safe as any other helmet on the market. Its easy-to-collapse properties allow for the helmet to be effortlessly scaled down to [fit into a purse or backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foldable Bike Helmets:** Foldable bike helmets are addressing issues of portability and convenience for cyclists. - **City Cycling Safety:** Improving safety for urban cyclists is a growing concern globally. - **Portable Safety Gear:** Portable safety gear such as foldable helmets are becoming a new trend for cycling enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Cycling Industry:** Innovation in cycling gear including safety and convenience equipment has become a necessity for cyclists. - **Transportation Industry:** As more people utilize cycling as an alternative transportation method, safety concerns have brought to the forefront. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** The demand for multifunctional and portable sports gear is growing, creating opportunities for innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Style Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raba-helmet.md) - [Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventete-ah1.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipclip-go-helmet.md) - [Foldable Light-Integrated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet.md) - [Foldable Air Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1.md) - [Folding Smart Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflabi-bike-helmet.md) - [Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-helmet.md)