# Knapsack Sound Systems These Music Strap Backpack Speakers Protects Your Eardrums By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-strap-backpack-speakers References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/10/05/music-strap-backpack-speakers/) & [luckybums](http://luckybums.com/musicstrap.aspx) Considering the damage [headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightwear-headphones-hp1) can do to your eardrums, these Music Strap Backpack Speakers are a great alternative. However, these Music Strap Backpack Speakers were not designed for everyday use. Instead, these [convenient sound systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ego-power-sk1800e) would be perfect "during a [hike or camping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2) so you can still hear what’s going on around you," as Oh Gizmo notes. Created by Lazy Bums, it's sold for $29.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Backpack Speaker Systems:** The emergence of backpack speakers as an alternative to traditional headphones presents an opportunity for music and outdoor gear companies to innovate a new market. - **Proliferation of Wearable Audio Devices:** The growth in the use of wearable audio technology such as Music Strap Backpack Speakers provides fertile ground for consumer electronic companies to develop and patent new designs and products. - **Multifunctional Outdoor Gear:** Manufacturers of outdoor products can take advantage of the trend towards functional gear such as Music Strap Backpack Speakers and develop similar products that offer multiple uses for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronic companies can capitalize on the wearable audio device trend and remain cutting-edge by continually innovating and designing new products. - **Outdoor Equipment and Gear:** There is potential in the outdoor gear and equipment market for manufacturers to diversify and create more versatile gear such as backpacks with built-in speakers for the consumer on-the-go. - **Music and Audio:** The growth of backpack speaker systems provides a new niche market for companies in the music and audio industry to tap into and foster new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audio Adventure Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonies-backpack.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Wearable High-Quality Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-x-teufel.md) - [Neck-Worn Gaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-soundslayer-gnw10.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Modular Portable Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-portable-sound-system.md) - [Wearable Performance Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-xboom-go-xg2t-speaker.md)