# Premium Portable Hookahs The Hekkpipe is Safe, Durable, Stylish and Lightweight By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hookah References: [ifitshipitshere](http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/hekkpipe-portable-hookahs/) & [hekkpipe](http://hekkpipe.com/) As someone who frequently finds pleasure in smoking from a hookah, Indrek Kuusk set out to create a [portable hookah](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbd-pods) that he could take anywhere with him. In his research and development phase, Kuusk found that there were no designs quite like this on the market that checked off all of the necessary requirements for safety, style, ease of use, durability and of course, portability. As a result, the handcrafted Hekkpipe was created, boasting a design that allows for a greater airflow and a bigger bowl for [smoking longer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray). Thee different models are available, including varieties that come in oak boxes that are left natural, stained or colored. Clever design features like [built-in carrying straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dabbing-device) and floor protectors make it easy to transport and use without burning the immediate surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Hookahs:** The demand for portable hookahs is increasing and there is potential to create sleeker, more user-friendly designs. - **Handcrafted Smoking Accessories:** The trend towards artisanal smoking accessories presents an opportunity to create unique designs with a focus on safety and durability. - **Sustainable Smoking:** The trend towards sustainable living presents an opportunity to create eco-friendly smoking accessories, such as refillable and reusable hookahs. ### Where This Applies - **Smoking Accessories:** The smoking accessories industry can innovate towards creating safer and more portable designs. - **Handcrafted Products:** Handcrafted product industry can diversify into creating unique and premium smoking accessories. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry has an opportunity to innovate towards eco-friendly smoking accessories that reduce waste and promote reuse. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slick Modern Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pipe.md) - [One-Hitter Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vessel-helix.md) - [Topographically Accented Smokeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-helix.md) - [Patented Smoke-Cooling Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weedgets-mazex-pipe.md) - [Western-Inspired Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-device.md) - [Collapsible Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Cutting-Edge Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saber-recycler.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cannabis Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-interesting-products-2022.md) - [Balloon Dog-Themed Smoking Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dogthemed.md)