# Stylish Waterpoof Duffel Bags North St's 'Scout Collection' Offers Lightweight and Durable Bags By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scout-collection References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/05/22/north-st-bags-vx-scout-duffels/) & [northstbags](https://northstbags.com/collections/vx-scout-duffles) Offering three new [duffel bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duffalo-duffle), North St's new Scout collection was designed for short trips, long trips and everyday use. The brand is known for creating high-end products to last a lifetime, creating [stylish and durable bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-versatile-bags) for any occasion. The three new products offer 6.9, 15 and 30-litre sizes with all the traits of a classic duffel bag: a full-length zipper, barrel shape, [shoulder strap and handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-weigh-duffle). Each bag allows for bike-specific additions to attach directly onto the front and act as a basket. The entire upgraded line offers X-Pac sailcloth fabrics that are lightweight and waterproof to withstand any type of weather or terrain. North St's Scout collection is available online now in multiple color options to suit any outfit and occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Lightweight Waterproof Bags:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating even more lightweight and waterproof bags for travelers. - **Modular Duffel Bags:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in designing duffel bags with more modular attachments for customization and convenience. - **Sustainable Luggage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating luggage that is both stylish and sustainable by using eco-friendly materials and production processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry has an opportunity to provide more versatile and durable bags for travelers that can withstand different types of weather and terrain. - **Sports and Outdoor:** The sports and outdoor industry has an opportunity to create sporting equipment bags that are lightweight, waterproof, and customizable for athletes and adventurers. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry has an opportunity to create stylish bags that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Ready Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhik-submersible-duffel-bag.md) - [Stylishly Versatile Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-travel-accessory.md) - [Tough Tactical Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spclst-system-duffel-bag.md) - [High-Performance Duffel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordas-toolbox.md) - [Versatile Travel Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-workshop-mass-transit.md) - [Featherlight Hyper-Strength Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-toolbox-duffle-bag.md) - [Eco-Friendly Functional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection.md) - [Modern Adventure-Ready Duffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-transit-weekender-duffle.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Duffle Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbriar-allaround-duffle-backpack.md)