# National Park-Supporting Accessories The Parks Project Ranger Fanny Pack is Made from Uniforms By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranger-fanny-pack References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2019/08/12/parks-project-ranger-fanny-pack/) & [parksproject.us](https://www.parksproject.us/collections/new-arrivals/products/the-ranger-fanny-pack) The Parks Project Ranger Fanny Pack is the latest accessory from the initiative that aims to offer consumers with a [durable way to keep essentials nearby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-ranchero), while also supporting national parks at the same time. The fanny packs are crafted from official decommissioned ranger uniform pant fabric to make them an [eco-friendly accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico) that's also inherently stylish. The packs are large enough to hold a 32 ounce water bottle along with other small items to make them ideal for [everyday commuter use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kifaru-backpacks) or when heading out in the wilderness for some exploration. The Parks Project Ranger Fanny Pack is priced at $45 with a large portion of the proceeds going directly to supporting national parks to keep them beautiful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** Creating accessories from repurposed materials provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable fashion brands. - **Supporting National Parks:** Mixing fashion and activism, supporting national parks through accessories offers a unique opportunity for brands to engage environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Designing functional and stylish gear for outdoor enthusiasts taps into a growing market and presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for innovative outdoor brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Incorporating sustainable materials and supporting environmental causes through accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for conscious fashion brands. - **Nonprofit/conservation Organizations:** Collaborating with fashion brands to create accessories that support national parks generates revenue streams for conservation organizations and presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in fundraising. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Creating functional and eco-friendly gear like the Parks Project Ranger Fanny Pack caters to the growing demand for sustainable outdoor adventure products and presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for outdoor recreation brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky National Park Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-a-good-time-call.md) - [Parks-Themed Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-project-wrapping-paper.md) - [Crossbody Hydration Pack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbody-hydration-pack.md) - [Outdoor Adventure Commuter Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-refugio-daypack-30l.md) - [High-Fashion Fanny Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-porter-baguette.md) - [Trail-Ready Retro-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topo-designs-rover-trail-pack.md) - [Customizable Expansion Traveler Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nectrum-wingpack.md) - [Urbanite EDC Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kifaru-backpacks.md) - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md)