# Backpack-Chair Hybrids This Fold-Out Backpack Can Convert Into a Small Chair By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldout-backpack References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/the-perfect-backpack-lazy-people-ensures-youll-always-h-1781950058) & [lifestyle.brando](http://lifestyle.brando.com/Foldable-Chair-Backpack_p14415c1774d134.html) As the season of spending ample time outdoors is upon us, products such as this fold-out backpack make outdoor activities more convenient. Designed by the lifestyle brand 'Brando,' the fold-out backpack functions like a normal backpack with a sturdy back, waterproof exterior, black and blue colors and lightweight materials. Most importantly, the backpack has a unique feature that allows the back part of the backpack to fold out and reveal a chair that sits on a well-supported base of [metal legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat). At $75 dollars, this backpack's dual-functions make it worth the slightly pricey cost. This foldable chair backpack could be useful in a variety of settings, some of which include music festivals, [camping trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturehike-snap-chair), travelling, hikes and other outdoor activities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foldable Backpacks:** The rise of foldable backpacks presents opportunities for creating innovative multi-functional products. - **Outdoor Convenience:** The demand for outdoor products that offer convenience and practicality opens doors for disruptive innovations. - **Hybrid Designs:** The merging of different product functionalities, such as backpacks and chairs, creates new disruptive innovation possibilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lifestyle Brands:** Lifestyle brands can capitalize on the trend of foldable backpacks and create innovative products that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can seize the opportunity to develop convenient and versatile products that enhance outdoor experiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can offer innovative solutions for travelers who desire convenient and compact products like foldable backpack-chair hybrids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Beach Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumruk.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Flatpack Adventure-Ready Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-chair.md) - [Featherweight Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-chair.md) - [Compact Foldable Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-lander.md) - [Pocket-Sized Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-sized-chair.md) - [Foldable Camping Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-couch.md) - [Durable One-Piece Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-camping-chair.md) - [Tactical Camp Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bott-x-helinox.md)