# Smart Travel Containers The 'Gunny Sack' Mason Jar Confections are On-the-Go Perfection By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunny-sack-mason-jar References: [thegunnysack](http://www.thegunnysack.com/2011/10/everything-in-jar-handmade-gifts.html) & [thegunnysack](http://www.thegunnysack.com/p/tutorials_15.html) The creative and convenient 'Gunny Sack' Mason Jar is a great way to pack the essentials for a specific event in one container that is as adorable as it is useful. The various ideas for 'Pampering in a Jar,' 'Refreshment in a Jar' and 'Energy in a Jar' are a great gift and [travel idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-travel-set). The handmade idea is a smart way to bundle up the essentials. The 'Energy in a Jar' features [hot chocolate drink mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperidge-farm-x-rachel-antonoff) and chocolates of various varieties. Whether you choose to buy from the site or DIY, [mason jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-airtight-container-set) have become huge and adorably chic. Once you're done with the products inside, you can even use the jar as a rustic lighting display or create a whole new jar of goodies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Travel Containers:** The 'Gunny Sack' Mason Jar Confections are a creative and convenient way to pack essentials for travel or gifting. - **Pampering in a Jar:** The 'Pampering in a Jar' trend offers opportunities for businesses to create all-in-one beauty and self-care kits in convenient and stylish packaging. - **DIY Mason Jar Crafts:** The DIY trend of repurposing mason jars for various purposes presents innovative opportunities for businesses to offer creative and sustainable solutions for storage and decoration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Hospitality:** The 'Smart Travel Containers' trend presents opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry to offer personalized, eco-friendly and space-saving solutions for travelers. - **Gift and Retail:** The 'Pampering in a Jar' trend creates opportunities for businesses in the gift and retail industry to curate unique self-care gift sets in attractive jar packaging. - **Craft and Home Decor:** The DIY Mason Jar Crafts trend opens up avenues for businesses in the craft and home decor industry to create and market products that encourage upcycling and creative expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refillable Travel Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-travel-containers.md) - [Travel-Ready Toiletry Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-toiletry-bag1.md) - [Minimalist-Inspired Travel Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-collection.md) - [Summer-Ready Jarred Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tuxedo.md) - [Jarred Festively-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jar-joy-holiday-desserts.md) - [Beauty Bar Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-bar-travel-case.md) - [Gifting-Friendly Candy Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-peanut-gifting-pouches.md) - [Compact Hand Lotion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-minis.md) - [Multifunctional Glass Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-food-container.md)