# Tablet-Friendly Fashion The iPad 2 Tactical Pants Offers the Perfect Pocket for Tech Portability By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-2-tactical-pants References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/05/finally-pants-w.php) & [tacticalpants](http://tacticalpants.com/blog/the-perfect-ipad-2-pants-pocket/) As much as we love how portable our tablets are, they are still clunky enough that they can't conveniently be pocketed like smartphones. The [iPad 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app) Tactical Pants solves that dilemma. With the iPad 2 having been released in all of its slimmer and lighter glory, the Tactical Pants blog shows that this new and improved tablets can fit easily in a pair of "tactical" pants. These iPad 2 Tactical Pants include different fits including Warrior Wear, Genuine Gear and Kitanica. Although the Dvice team didn't understand why these pants are considered "tactical," I think it's because they are army-, military- and SWAT-grade gear. Plus, since the cargo look is still pretty beloved in the fashion world, the iPad 2 Tactical Pants wouldn't look out of place on the streets either. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Technology Fashion:** The iPad 2 Tactical Pants showcase the integration of technology into fashion, opening up opportunities for portable technology accessories in the fashion industry. - **Functional Apparel:** The development of tactical pants with specialized pockets for tablets highlights the demand for functional clothing that can accommodate modern-day gadgets, presenting potential for innovation in the apparel industry. - **Hybrid Tech-fashion:** The combination of military-grade functionality and fashion in the iPad 2 Tactical Pants exemplifies the emergence of hybrid tech-fashion products, indicating a growing market for innovative designs that merge style and practicality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The integration of tablets into clothing like the iPad 2 Tactical Pants presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to explore new avenues of technology-driven fashion, blurring the line between traditional apparel and innovative accessories. - **Technology:** The demand for portable and functional tech accessories, as demonstrated by the iPad 2 Tactical Pants, encourages innovation within the technology industry to create products that seamlessly integrate with everyday fashion. - **Apparel:** The growing popularity of functional clothing options like the iPad 2 Tactical Pants suggests a potential market for apparel companies to develop specialized garments that cater to the needs of tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom-Milled Canvas Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-tactical-utility-pant.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Tactical Technology Protection Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tad-transport-sleeve.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Tablet-Integrated Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-tab-wear-collection.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Briefcase-Style Tablet Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case.md) - [Tactical Technical Fabric Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants.md)