# Xip3 Transformable Jacket + Backpack + Pillow By jestjuggle | Published 2007-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xip3-transformable-garment References: [xip3](http://www.xip3.com) There is a new product being debuted at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Show in Salt Lake City. It is a jacket that can be transformed into a backpack or a pillow. Great for people on the go. The idea is the brainstorm of Carine Elen and will be receiving a granted patent in the coming weeks. Carine conceived the idea while on a family trip. After carrying coats for all the kids all day she quickly figured out a practical way for kids to carry their own coats. I really am eager to see this coat on store shelves. Keep your eyes on this product, I am sure it will be all the rage in no time. For more info on the product you can visit [the Xip3 website](http://www.xip3.com). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transformable Jackets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop jackets that can be transformed into different products, such as backpacks or pillows, to provide convenience and versatility for consumers. - **Multifunctional Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that serve multiple purposes, offering practical solutions to everyday problems and enhancing the user experience. - **Child-friendly Travel Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design travel gear specifically tailored for children, allowing them to carry their own belongings and promoting independence and convenience for caregivers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative products like transformable jackets and multifunctional gear to the outdoor retail industry, offering customers unique and practical solutions for their outdoor needs. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate transformable elements into fashion designs, creating versatile clothing items that can adapt to different situations and environments. - **Travel and Luggage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop child-friendly travel gear, including transformable backpacks, to cater to the needs of families traveling with young children and enhance the travel experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convertible Shelter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Adaptable Three-in-One Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultix-outdoors-superpack.md) - [Aerogel-Insulated Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacepeak-jacket.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [Hybrid Poncho-Transformed Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nrg-metamorph-poncho.md) - [Sleeping-Friendly Duvet-Like Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-puffer-jacket.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchup.md)