# Student-Designed Backpacks Staples' Student Backpack Features a Detachable Bottom Compartment By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-backpack References: [staples](http://www.staples.com/Designed-By-Students-Back2Back-School-Backpack-Grey-Purple/product_1558141) Staples' Back2Back student backpack was designed with the extra busy student in mind. The backpack comes from the brand's 'Designed by Students' collection, which features a range of school supplies that were developed in collaboration with real middle school students. Knowing that beyond the classroom, many kids are also involved in extra-curricular actives and part-time jobs, this backpack was constructed with a detachable bottom compartment that can be clipped off as needed. Even for just going back and forth between school and home, the Back2Back School Backpack is like getting a lunchbox and a backpack in one purchase. Plus, there's always the option to use both pieces together or just one, based on the needs of a particular school day, field trip or other excursion outside of school time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Student-designed Products:** There is an opportunity for companies to collaborate with students to develop products geared toward the younger demographic. - **Versatile Backpacks:** The market for backpacks that can be used for multiple purposes is growing and brands can take advantage of this trend by creating innovative designs. - **Customizable School Supplies:** An opportunity exists for brands to create products that can be customized by students, catering to their individual needs and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can collaborate with students to develop products that cater to the younger demographic, meeting their specific needs. - **Education:** Schools can partner with companies to create customized school supplies for their students, providing better resources for learning. - **Backpack Industry:** The backpack industry can create backpacks that cater to students' non-academic needs, such as extra-curricular activities and part-time jobs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-classic-backpack.md) - [Detachable Daypack-Rigged Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daypack-travel-backpack.md) - [Extra-Large Laundry Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steele-canvas.md) - [Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-shopping.md) - [Zipper-Free Convertible Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-backpacks.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Adaptive School Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-adaptive-backpack.md) - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md) - [One-Touch Access Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watson-the-pack-30.md)