# Inflatable Raft Backpacks This Quirky Designer Bag Can Carry Books or Float Downstream By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-raft References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/christopher-raeburn-inflatable-backpack) & [christopherraeburn](http://www.christopherraeburn.co.uk/collection/aw15-raft-⁄-immerse) This inflatable raft backpack makes the wearer look like they're equally prepared for a day of studying or a flash flood. The inflatable backpack is part of Christopher Raeburn's Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, called 'RAFT.' The collection features such unique designs as a shark-printed sweater and scarf set, as well as a variety of [inflatable accessories and apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-aero-couch). In addition to the red inflatable raft backpack, there's an inflatable parka that comes in black, red or blue -- although wearing them both together might be a challenge. Luckily, the inflatable raft backpack can actually be worn inflated or deflated to suit the wearer's mood and outfit. The Christopher Raeburn inflatable raft backpack is a great example of a fashion designer incorporating [industrial textures and materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune) into his pieces in a way that is visually original and interesting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inflatable Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of inflatable materials and designs in fashion accessories to create visually original and interesting pieces. - **Convertible Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable products that can be worn in multiple forms, such as inflated or deflated, to adapt to different situations and moods. - **Quirky Designer Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and unconventional designer collections that incorporate unexpected elements, like inflatable accessories, to attract consumers seeking original and standout fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and textures, like inflatable fabrics, into fashion design to push creative boundaries and captivate consumers. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of inflatable features into outdoor gear, such as backpacks and parkas, to provide versatility and adaptability in various outdoor activities. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply inflatable technologies and concepts to product design, creating products that can transform and adapt to different user needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multimodal Waterproof Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-waterproof-backpacks.md) - [Multifunctional Beach Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumruk.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-airbag.md) - [Inflatable Infant Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-baby-carrier.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Inflatable Adirondack-Style Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-aerorondak-chair.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-waterproof-backpack.md)