# Dinosaur-Inspired Satchels The Stylish and Creative Madpax Spiketus Rex Backpack By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madpax-spiketus-rex-backpack References: [alistmom](http://www.alistmom.com/2011/02/08/a-bully-proof-bag/) & [madpax](http://www.madpax.com/) The Spiketus Rex MadPax Backpack is a dinosaur-inspired backpack complete with soft fabric spikes. Stand out from all the other kids at school with this creative piece that's designed to safely store your books, hold your school gear and guard your back. The black and brown styles are already sold out, but this infinitely cool sack also comes in a wide selection of bright colors. Strut your tough stuff to school with the Spiketus Rex MadPax backpack. **Implications** - In a day and age where the Internet allows parents and students to ensure they are wearing entirely original duds, this is the kind of product worth investing in to carve out your niche. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dinosaur-inspired Backpacks:** Opportunity for creating unique and creative backpack designs inspired by dinosaurs. - **Personalized School Gear:** Growing demand for customizable school items that allow individuals to express their unique style. - **Childhood Nostalgia:** Trend towards incorporating elements of nostalgia in children's products, appealing to both kids and adults. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Fashion:** Opportunity for designers and retailers to create innovative and eye-catching backpacks for kids. - **Personalization Industry:** Growing market for personalized school gear, offering customization options for students of all ages. - **Toy and Nostalgia Industry:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia trend by creating products that evoke childhood memories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Samurai-Inspired Dynamic Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoseru.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-pop-up.md) - [Snack-Inspired Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-x-sprayground.md) - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md) - [Virtual Pet-Themed Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-4.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md)