# X-Ray Travel Bags Skooba TSA-Friendly Laptop Bag By Trend Huntress | Published 2008-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skooba-designs-tsa-friendly-laptop-bag References: [gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/) & [skoobadesign](http://www.skoobadesign.com/news.php?news_id=75) Back in March, the Transportation Security Administration asked luggage manufacturers to come up with a [checkpoint-friendly laptop bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-carryon-pro-plus). Currently, all laptops, DVD players and similar electronic devices must be removed from [carry-on luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-atx-carryon) before it gets x-rayed. Creative bag maker Skooba has come up with such a prototype and is working with [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modobag-20) to streamline the bag for practicality. They expect to have the designs ready for sale this fall. Skooba was recently recognized for their Skreener bag (pictured). Apparently their tongue-in-cheek approach to fashion design wasn't a turn-off for TSA. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Checkpoint-friendly Bags:** The demand for bags that do not require laptops and other electronic gadgets to be removed before x-ray screening creates opportunities for innovators in the luggage industry. - **Tsa-approved Designs:** There is a need for more luggage designs that are practical and approved in terms of TSA standards, creating opportunities for luggage designers to explore more innovative designs. - **Fashionable Luggage:** The market is ripe for fashionable luggage designs that TSA is comfortable approving, presenting opportunities for fashion designers with an interest in luggage design. ### Where This Applies - **Luggage:** The luggage industry has an opportunity to prioritize promoting TSA-approved designs and functionality, from practicality to stylishness. - **Technology:** Technology companies or innovators connected with TSA-Approved designs could take advantage of this opportunity to create more innovative gadget removal processes in TSA borders. - **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to pursue the creation of innovative, fashionable luggage designs that coincide with TSA-Approved guidelines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compression Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-flex.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Hybrid Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskin-swift.md) - [See-Through Ride-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airwheel-suitcase.md) - [Tech-Equipped Suitcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oogo-smart-luggage.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage.md) - [Push-Button Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsonite-elevation-plus.md) - [Sleek See-Through Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translucent-luggage.md)