While traditional backpacks are fine for trudging to school or even hiking on a trail, it can restrict movement for more athletic and active activities such as mountain biking and parkour. The triangular shape provided by the Offpiste backpack provides freedom of movement in the chest and shoulders to allow for unrestricted jumps, flips and spins while also allowing easy access to contents inside the bag.
The Offpiste bag's shape means it can also easily be worn on the back, front and sides, with its single-strap design allowing users to quickly swing the backpack to the front to access gear when needed.
The developers of the Offpiste backpack are running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for its production. A $99 pledge gets you the backpack along with a harness.
What's Driving This Trend
- Modular Backpacks
- There is an opportunity for the development of modular backpacks that offer unrestricted movement for athletic and active activities.
- Triangular Bag Designs
- Designers can explore the use of triangular bag shapes to enhance mobility and ease of access to contents inside the bag.
- Single-strap Backpacks
- Manufacturers can focus on creating single-strap backpacks that provide quick access to gear by easily swinging the bag to the front.
Who This Affects Most
- Sporting Goods
- Sporting goods companies can incorporate modular backpack designs to cater to the needs of athletes and active individuals.
- Outdoor Gear
- The outdoor gear industry can explore the use of triangular bag shapes to provide better movement and accessibility for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Crowdfunding platforms can support innovative backpack designs like the Offpiste through campaigns to raise funds for production.
