# Utilitarian Commuter-Friendly Backpacks The Mission Workshop Rhake VX Weatherproof Laptop Backpack By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-laptop-backpack References: [missionworkshop](https://missionworkshop.com/products/the-rhake-vx) & [mission-workshop.echoscomm](https://mission-workshop.echoscomm.com/the-mission-workshop-rhake-vx-weatherproof-laptop-backpack) The Rhake VX is the perfect [durable, waterproof laptop backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-ranchero) for commuters and travelers. The bag features a multitude of pockets including one for your laptop, [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikebana-reflections), phone, water bottle, keys, power chargers, and sunglasses. The bag is compactable, allowing you to expand or shrink the 22-liter main compartment at your convenience. The bag is comprised of VX-21 fabric from Dimension Polyant, an advanced textile that makes it virtually untearable, abrasion resistant and weather resistant. The Rhake VX is easily attached to most roller suitcases with a luggage handle pass-through on the rear panel, letting you travel through the airport seamlessly. Whether you're a business commuter, traveler, or music festival attendee, the Rhake VX waterproof laptop backpack fits all your needs. The utilitarian bag was designed to endure, with a guaranteed lifetime warranty. Image Credit: The Mission Workshop ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Durable Laptop Backpacks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating backpacks with advanced textiles that are virtually untearable, abrasion resistant, and weather resistant. - **Compactable Storage Solutions:** There is potential for disruptive innovation by developing backpacks with expandable and shrinkable main compartments, providing convenience for commuters and travelers. - **Multi-functional Backpacks:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by designing backpacks with multiple pockets for laptops, phones, water bottles, and other accessories, catering to the diverse needs of users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luggage and Travel Accessories:** The luggage and travel accessories industry has an opportunity to innovate by integrating waterproof and durable materials into laptop backpacks. - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** Outdoor gear and apparel companies can disrupt the market by creating backpacks that are both weather resistant and practical for daily commuting. - **Technology and Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry can explore opportunities for innovation by designing backpacks specifically for the transportation and protection of laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intentionally Rustic Commuter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfield-designs-vitesse-backpack.md) - [Minimalist Commuter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-commuter-backpack.md) - [Functional Comfort-Focused Briefcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-briefcase.md) - [Consummate Carry-On Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-travel-backpack.md) - [Multimodal Waterproof Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-waterproof-backpacks.md) - [Outdoor Adventure Commuter Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-refugio-daypack-30l.md) - [Versatile Travel Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-workshop-mass-transit.md) - [Adaptable Three-in-One Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack.md) - [One-Touch Access Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watson-the-pack-30.md)