North American Youth Sports Trends

According to the SFIA 2025 "Topline Participation Report," in 2024, the number of active sports participants in the United States reached 247.1 million, with participation rates soaring to 80%, marking an increase of 25.4 million participants compared to 2019.

This indicates that an increasing number of young people are incorporating exercise into their daily lives, with the demand for physical activity persisting from rainy and snowy days to scorching summer heat.

The Influence of Popular Sports Trends and Backpack Demand

SFIA data also indicates that the overall participation rate in team sports has reached a ten-year high. Among the 24 team sports, 20 have seen an increase in participation compared to 2022, with as many as 8 experiencing a growth of over 7%.

This indicates a greater diversity in sports forms, with scenarios expanding from basketball and running to team collaboration and interactive sports.

In terms of backpacks, you can:

Add mounting points/external pockets: convenient for loading balls, tying shoes, or carrying sports accessories. Flexible compartment design:

Satisfy the classification and storage of multiple sports equipment.

The focus of sports trend shifts towards teenagers

The Aspen Institute report states that the number of North American youth aged 13-17 participating in sports increased by 594000 in 2023, while the 6-12 age group only saw a slight increase of 58000.

Indicating that young people during adolescence are becoming the main force in sports.

Backpack design caters to teenagers

Ergonomic proportional harness:

Adapt to the body shape of teenagers and reduce shoulder burden.

Lightweight structure and reinforced chassis:

Combining lightness and durability to meet high-frequency usage needs.

Extreme Explosion Project: The Rise of Pickleball

Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports events, with 19.8 million North American participants in 2024, a year-on-year increase of up to 45.8%, and a cumulative growth of about 311% over three years.

The design elements of small ball backpacks are too sporty and need to be fashionable. Sports bags that young people like are not only functional but also good-looking. Schools, training grounds, and even on the road are all social scenes, and no young person wants to be "ugly".

In North America, exercise has become a daily part of youth life, and sports backpacks must also evolve in sync

Lightweight, comfortable, and durable coexist; Flexible space and practical mounting;

The style is not too rigid while retaining functionality; Only then can one truly become the best partner for "sports+life".