# Banshee-Banishing Backpacks The Ghostbuster Proton Pack Doubles as a Pillow By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbuster-proton-pack References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/08/homemade-proton.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/80438578/ghostbusters-proton-pack) Let's face it: you might not want to rely on the Ghostbuster Proton Pack if you ever do confront a ghost, banshee or any other deadly apparition. Yet this take on a cult classic staple is cute, crafty and will have all the kids whispering with envy. Unless, of course, another kid rolls around with this [Ghostbusters-inspired backpack](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-proton-pack-backpack), which is decidedly less handmade-looking. Either way, these two kids together will be able to show who's boss in the schoolyard. Created by Phoenix-based Jezebel Rose, there Ghostbuster Proton Pack is a very good reason why it doesn't appear as official or realistic as the other backpack. It actually doubles as a [portable pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack); therefore, its unstructured form serves a purpose other than carrying items or scaring away haunting, incorporeal beings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Pillow Backpacks:** Creating backpacks that double as portable pillows presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the travel industry. - **Cult Classic-inspired Accessories:** Developing accessories inspired by cult classic movies like Ghostbusters opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and merchandise industry. - **Multi-functioning Backpacks:** Designing backpacks that serve multiple purposes, like carrying items and transforming into other useful objects, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the backpack industry. ### Where This Applies - **Travel:** The travel industry can explore the opportunity of incorporating portable pillow backpacks to enhance comfort and convenience for travelers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the market of cult classic-inspired accessories, like Ghostbusters backpacks, to appeal to movie enthusiasts and collectors. - **Merchandise:** The merchandise industry can embrace the trend of multi-functioning backpacks to create unique and practical products that cater to the needs of diverse consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Audio Adventure Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonies-backpack.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2.md) - [Featherweight Packable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-packable-backpack.md) - [Virtual Pet-Themed Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-4.md)