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# Smart Collapsible Suitcases
This Hard Shell Suitcase Aims to Solve All Storage Problems

By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-01 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-shell-suitcase
References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3055980/wanted/this-smart-suitcase-flattens-for-storage-in-small-apartments) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neit/neit-revolutionary-smart-collapsible-hard-case-lug)

A good hard shell suitcase is quite essential when one travels often. However, storing that hard shell suitcase after the trip can prove to be a fairly inconvenient problem with the rise of microapartments.

Introducing the Néit, a hard shell suitcase that first serves as durable luggage and comes in two sizes. With a checked baggage as well as a cabin option, the Néit features an aluminum frame as well as a lightweight and durable polycarbonate shell. Unlike other hard shell suitcases, that tend to take up space, this convenient piece of luggage collapses down to 30% of its full volume once empty, making it slim enough to be hung, stored under a bed or fit into a handy crevice.

In addition to its collapsing feature, the Néit is also [GPS-enabled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casesafe), so users can track their luggage if their airline invariably loses it.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Collapsible Suitcases:** The trend of collapsible suitcases presents opportunities for innovative design and space-saving storage solutions.
- **Microapartments:** The rise of microapartments fuels the need for compact and versatile products like collapsible suitcases.
- **Gps-enabled Luggage:** The integration of GPS technology in luggage creates new possibilities for tracking and preventing loss or theft.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of collapsible suitcases by offering innovative storage solutions to travelers.
- **Interior Design and Home Organization:** The interior design and home organization industry can explore the market of microapartments by providing space-saving products like collapsible suitcases.
- **GPS Technology:** The GPS technology industry can expand its offerings by integrating tracking features into luggage and solving the problem of lost or misplaced baggage.

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