# Self-Warming Hiking Gear Columbia Mobex Winter Omni-Heat Backpack Prevents Hydration Freeze-up By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-heat-backpack References: [backpackgeartest.org](http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Packs/Internal) & [columbia](http://www.columbia.com/Mobex-Winter™-Omni-Heat®/UU9047,default,pd.html) The Columbia Mobex Winter [Omni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-electric-scooter)-Heat Backpack is a [lightweight pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-weigh-backpack) that uses Omni-Heat thermal reflective technology. Omni-Heat technology employs a special fabric liner to reflect body heat back to the pack. The heat ensures that the three-liter [Hydrapak and its hose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidlogic-gpr50) doesn't freeze in cold temperatures. The Omni-Heat Backpack is made of ripstop nylon and is mounted on a flex frame for comfort and durability. The innovative pack is available in three colors and sells for about $129.00 US each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Omni-heat Reflective Technology:** Columbia's use of Omni-Heat reflective technology in their hiking gear presents opportunities for other outdoor apparel brands to explore similar thermal solutions. - **Hydration Freeze Prevention:** The development of self-warming backpacks, like Columbia's Mobex Winter Omni-Heat Backpack, opens up possibilities for companies in the camping and hiking industry to create innovative hydration solutions for cold weather enthusiasts. - **Lightweight and Durable Hiking Packs:** The demand for lightweight and durable hiking packs, such as the Columbia Mobex Winter Omni-Heat Backpack, indicates an opportunity for manufacturers in the backpacking industry to incorporate advanced materials and comfort features into their products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Apparel:** The Omni-Heat Backpack's use of thermal reflective technology creates potential for disruption and innovation in the outdoor apparel industry, encouraging brands to develop heat-regulating clothing for different weather conditions. - **Camping and Hiking Gear:** The self-warming capabilities of Columbia's hiking gear suggest potential for disruptive innovation in the camping and hiking gear industry, creating opportunities for companies to explore new ways to prevent freeze-ups in cold environments. - **Backpacking Equipment:** The demand for lightweight and durable hiking packs, exemplified by Columbia's Mobex Winter Omni-Heat Backpack, offers an opportunity for the backpacking equipment industry to develop advanced backpack designs that prioritize comfort and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Holding Cooler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camelbak-chillbak-pack-30.md) - [Temperature-Proof Hydration Bladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrapak-hydrasleeve.md) - [Portable Freezer Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litheli.md) - [Freezable Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-crossbody.md) - [Wearable Backpack-Style Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-frostvault-go.md) - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [Battery-Powered Heated Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-onesource-heated-sleeping-bag.md) - [Mountaineer-Informed Adventure Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-mountain-gear-halka-backpack.md) - [Aquatic Hydration Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allweather-backpack.md)