# Luggage Tag-Inspired Packaging MEC's 'Travel Light Series' Has Virtually No External Packaging By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-light-series References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2019/03/mec-travel-light-series.html) & [mec](http://www.mec.ca/) The Travel Light Series is from MEC recently got an update that allowed for most of its packaging to be removed to allow the products fold into themselves to show off their compact nature, cut costs and at the same time, minimize their carbon footprint. The refreshed [packaging design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-retail-packaging) for the [travel-friendly bag series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-x-core-collection) is minimal and takes inspiration from baggage tags, which wrap around the designs. These slim strips of packaging help consumers to quickly and easily identify the different sizes and styles of bags available in the Travel Light Series with images and large blocks of text. Even once the luggage tag-inspired packaging has been removed, the key formation can be seen printed on the fabric of the [lightweight travel packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-system). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimal Packaging:** Removing unnecessary packaging to highlight product features and reduce costs. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Creating packaging that minimizes the carbon footprint and promotes sustainability. - **Functional Branding:** Using packaging design to communicate product features and differentiate styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to adopt minimal packaging to showcase product features and reduce packaging waste. - **E-commerce:** Incorporating eco-friendly packaging designs can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the e-commerce industry to improve sustainability practices. - **Travel and Tourism:** Brands in the travel and tourism industry can explore luggage tag-inspired packaging to enhance brand identity and make products more visually appealing to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Repair-Friendly Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transit-carryon.md) - [Laundry Tab E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipower-tabs.md) - [Minimalist Repairable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-transit-carryon.md) - [Circular Green Luggage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsonite-2.md) - [Minimalist Supply Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimal-home.md) - [Recyclable Coffee Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuii-coffee.md) - [Chic Shadow Effect Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-of-the-light.md) - [Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-retail-packaging.md) - [Food Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-go-collection.md)