# Sleek Rugged Backpacks The Military Duffle Backpack is Perfect for Road Trips By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-04-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-duffle-backpack References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/collected-works-co-military-duffle.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [collectedworksco](http://collectedworksco.com/items/waxed-canvas-military-duffle-backpack/) This Military Duffle Backpack, from Portland-based company Collected Works, is the perfect thing to pack all your stuff in to for those memory-filled, cross-country road trips. It’s sleek and carefully designed. Jacob Hinmon and Patrick Vail, the founders of the company, create something if they find that it does not exist but there is a need for it. This bag was inspired by the typical [military duffle bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duffalo-duffle) but it's been modernized. This bag has [neat inner organizers for laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-backpack), passports and cash. It is water-repellent and can survive harsh weather conditions. The [leather straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-kennedy-king-duffle) are designed to hold a lot of stuff and are padded. This bag costs $440 but it is built to last so it is definitely worth it. It’s the ideal gift for an adventurous explorer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleek Rugged Backpacks:** The trend of sleek rugged backpacks offers opportunities for durable and stylish outdoor gear. - **Modernized Military Duffle Bags:** The trend of modernized military duffle bags presents innovative opportunities for functional and organized travel gear. - **Water-repellent and Weatherproof Bags:** The trend of water-repellent and weatherproof bags opens up possibilities for protective and versatile luggage options. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can capitalize on the trend of sleek rugged backpacks by creating durable and fashionable products suitable for adventurers. - **Travel Accessories:** The travel accessories industry can explore the trend of modernized military duffle bags to design innovative and organized products for travelers. - **Luggage Manufacturing:** The luggage manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of water-repellent and weatherproof bags by producing protective and versatile bags for various travel needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tough Tactical Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spclst-system-duffel-bag.md) - [Modern Adventure-Ready Duffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-transit-weekender-duffle.md) - [Versatile Travel Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-workshop-mass-transit.md) - [Stylishly Versatile Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-travel-accessory.md) - [Retro Militant Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waxed-canvas-backpack.md) - [Field-Ready Travel Duffels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duffalo-duffle.md) - [Carbon Neutral Sustainable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/38l-hybrid-duffle-pack.md) - [Chic Adventure-Ready Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-weekend-morro-convertible-backpack.md) - [Water-Ready Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhik-submersible-duffel-bag.md)