# Super Storage Sweaters The Swack From Terrence Simmons is a Sweater-Backpack Hybrid By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swack-from-terrence-simmons References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/05/swack-on-a-backpack-will-ya/) I could have really used the Swack from Terrence Simmons when I was in high school. This [sweater-backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies) is perfect for people who don't like to [travel light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskin-swift), and turn heads while doing it. Cutting costs is a high priority for many parents, and what better way to save money than by buying a [backpack and a sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack) all in one purchase! I fully expect to see children around the world wearing the Swack from Terrence Simmons in a few years. If kids wore shoes with wheels in them, they'll wear anything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Clothing:** Sweater-backpack combos like the Swack offer opportunities for innovative fashion startups to create more hybrid clothing options. - **Convenient Backpacks:** Versatile super storage backpacks like the Swack present possibilities for backpack manufacturers to create more convenient backpack designs. - **Cost-cutting Fashion:** Affordable multipurpose items like the Swack provide potential for fashion retailers to explore more cost-cutting fashion options. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Swack illustrates opportunities for fashion retailers to create more innovative, convenient and affordable clothing. - **Backpack Manufacturing:** Design options can be explored for manufacturers looking to produce versatile, convenient and multipurpose backpacks. - **Innovative Startups:** Innovative startups can create more hybrid clothing options and revolutionize the fashion industry with practical, convenient and affordable clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md) - [Next-Gen Business Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-backpack-that-stands-up.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Performance-Driven Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rucking-fitness.md) - [Sugarcane Fabric Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plezi-sugar-pack.md)