# Shoulder Sling Satchels The KangaTek Bandolier Bag is a Convenient Carrier By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kangatek-bandolier References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/10/15/kangatek-bandolier-bag-lets-you-carry-your-crap-chewbacca-style/) & [kangatek](http://www.kangatek.com/index.html) The KangaTek Bandolier is a bag with a very basic purpose. A convenient carrier, it [slings around your body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gossamer-gear) in a non-invasive way. Perfect for recreational activities, people with injuries and more, it eliminates the pomp and circumstance that can surround [purses and bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag). Sold for only $39.99, the KangaTek Bandolier is available in a slew of colors. Made out of a neoprene material, this piece is water resistant and lightweight, featuring [four pockets to store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-research-parasite-bag) all of your daily necessities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient Carriers:** The trend of convenient carriers offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the bag and luggage industry. - **Non-invasive Slings:** The trend of non-invasive slings presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the healthcare and medical equipment industry. - **Purse Simplification:** The trend of purse simplification opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and accessories industry. ### Where This Applies - **Bag and Luggage Industry:** The bag and luggage industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by capitalizing on the trend of convenient carriers. - **Healthcare and Medical Equipment Industry:** Companies in the healthcare and medical equipment industry can leverage the trend of non-invasive slings to drive disruptive innovation. - **Fashion and Accessories Industry:** The fashion and accessories industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing the trend of purse simplification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Sustainable Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sling-bag.md) - [Compact Chair-Accommodating Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helinox-sling-bag.md) - [Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-bag.md) - [Handheld PC Sling Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saya-carry.md) - [Versatile Sling Bag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-sling.md) - [Functional Accessible Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobo-1.md) - [Oversized Urbanite Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-mega-sling.md) - [Utility Hiking Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-outdoor-supply.md) - [Adaptable Three-in-One Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack.md)