# Sleek Commuter Backpacks The Ridge Commuter Backpack is Both Inconspicuous and Stylish By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-commuter-backpack References: [everydaycarry](http://everydaycarry.com/posts/27390/ridge-commuter-backpack?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) & [ridgewallet](https://www.ridgewallet.com/collections/backpacks/products/the-commuter-backpack?utm_source=everydaycarry&utm_medium=post3&variant=56189255694) The Ridge Commuter Backpack is a stylish everyday backpack that features a sleek and streamlined exterior with a travel-ready interior. The unassuming, [minimalist exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack) features a full black color scheme and manages to make the bag look unassuming and striking. The shoulder straps are both padded and come with sternum support. The exterior construction is made of waterproof nylon and each pocket is held shut with heavy-duty zippers. The interior of the backpack features plenty of organization options to keep anything in it safe and easily accessible. A shock-resistant laptop compartment can easily fit a 15" laptop and is found closest to the back panel of the bag. An internal pocket is ideal for important materials, thanks to the [RFID blocking material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slnt-incognito-faraday-backpack) surrounding it. Smaller organization pockets can be founds around the backpack, and two expandable water bottle pockets can be easily zipped shut for a smaller profile. The Ridge Commuter Backpack also comes with an optional powerbank that utilizes the bags [external USB charging port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer300). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Backpacks:** Opportunity for companies to design and offer backpacks with minimalistic design and high functionality. - **Rfid-blocking Backpacks:** Opportunity for companies to add extra security features to backpacks by integrating RFID blocking technology. - **Backpacks with External USB Charging Ports:** Opportunity for companies to create backpacks with external USB charging ports for user convenience and easy charging of devices on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can focus on designing and producing fashionable, stylish backpacks with high functionality which will appeal to the target market. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can focus on designing and producing backpacks integrated with technology features such as RFID blocking, external USB charging ports and shock-resistant laptop compartments. - **Travel & Tourism Industry:** The travel and tourism industry can focus on designing and producing backpacks with high functionality, minimalistic design, and durable waterproof materials, to cater to backpackers and frequent travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Adventure Commuter Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-refugio-daypack-30l.md) - [Customizable Expansion Traveler Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nectrum-wingpack.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Carry-On Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-carryon.md) - [Intentionally Rustic Commuter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfield-designs-vitesse-backpack.md) - [Organization-Forward Backpack Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-backpack.md) - [Pocket-Packed Antitheft Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korin-hubpack-33.md) - [One-Touch Access Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watson-the-pack-30.md) - [Versatile 30L Travel Back Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30l-travel-pack.md) - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md)