# Ultra High-Tech Jacket Collaborations The Terra 65 Jacket Has a Built-In Backpack By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-jacket References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/the-north-face-junya-watanabe-man-comme-des-garcons-spring-summer-2018) The North Face, Junya Watanabe and [COMME des GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face) come together to launch a line of versatile high-tech jackets and backpacks. The result is a collection of militant-inspired trenches, outerwear for extreme conditions and restyled backpacks. The designs are featured in the two brands' Spring/Summer 2018 collection. For the extreme sports enthusiast, a highlight of the collection is the Terra 65 high-tech jacket as it is coated with a triple-layered [GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-and-goretex) and has a built-in 65-liter technical backpack. While uncomfortable for a city dweller, the adventure lover can stash things in the high-tech jacket and reach it through the side pockets of the backpack. The remaining pieces are more urban-driven and feature pieces like an assertive water-resistant [military green trench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-relume) and some contemporary takes by Junya Watanabe on The North Face Heritage Daypack and Ruth Sack backpacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile High-tech Jackets:** Collaborations between fashion and outdoor brands are resulting in versatile high-tech jackets that combine fashion-forward designs with functional features. - **Built-in Backpacks:** Integration of backpacks into jackets is a growing trend, offering users a convenient and efficient way to carry their belongings. - **Militant-inspired Outerwear:** Military-inspired designs are being incorporated into high-tech jackets, giving them a rugged and edgy aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Outdoor:** The fashion and outdoor industries are collaborating to create new product categories that merge style with functionality. - **Outdoor Gear:** The integration of backpacks into jackets presents opportunities for innovation in the outdoor gear industry. - **Tech Wearables:** The incorporation of high-tech features into jackets opens up possibilities for disruption within the tech wearables industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Fashion Puffer Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soukuu-collaboration.md) - [Collaborative Outdoor Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-and-the-north-face.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md) - [Collaborative Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-2.md) - [Durable Summer Camping Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-1.md) - [Urban Modular Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2.md) - [Technical Urban Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-down-jacket.md) - [Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face.md)