# iPad Pockets iBAP Makes Carrying an iPad Easy, but Hard to be Stealth By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-pockets References: [ohnodoom](http://www.ohnodoom.com/ibap/) & [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org) The iBAP (BAP brilliantly stands for Big Ass Pocket) is here to solve all of your [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case)-carrying problems. The pants with the iPad pockets feature a merger of the two pockets which are normally found on either cheek. With its mono-pocket design, these iPad pockets are perfect for anyone who wants their fashion choice to say, “No, I can’t sit down. But my iPad pwns your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket).” I seriously cannot imagine what I would do if I saw someone with a pair of iBAP pants strolling down the street one day. Here’s hoping! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mono-pocket Fashion:** Opportunity to design clothing with innovative mono-pocket designs to accommodate large devices like iPads. - **Tech-integrated Apparel:** Potential for creating garments with built-in pockets specifically designed for carrying digital devices like tablets. - **Fashionable Device Storage:** Opportunity to develop stylish and functional accessories, like bags or jackets, tailored for safely carrying and using iPads. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate innovative pockets and designs for accommodating large devices. - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to collaborate with fashion brands to create tech-integrated apparel for seamless device storage and usage. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for accessory manufacturers to produce fashionable and practical solutions for carrying and protecting digital devices like iPads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Briefcase-Style Tablet Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case.md) - [18-Pocket Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hop-bag-1.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Sleek Multifuntional Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag.md) - [Cargo Pocket-Adorned Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-research-parasite-bag.md) - [Protective Snacking Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreida-totprotecting-pants.md)