Hot Item: Hacky Sacks
- NorthPoint
- 3 hours ago
- 3 min read
But wait, there’s a plot twist. If you thought this was just a millennial nostalgia trip, think again. Gen Z has officially entered the chat, and they are bringing the hacky sack back with a vengeance.
Move over TikTok dances and digital fatigue—the youth are reclaiming the pavement. Suddenly, high school quadrangles, college campuses, and park corners are filled with circles of teens looking like they’re aggressively trying to shake a hornet off their foot, but in a totally cool, retro way. We absolutely love that the new generation is finding creative, analog ways to get outside and off their phones, and frankly, we are inspired to do the same. (Though our adult joints might require a bit more stretching beforehand).
Because yes, there is a sack out there that is waiting to be hacky-d! (Jen… no, this is not a spiritual sign to call your ex.) Forget everything you have ever thought about hacky sacks. In our search to find the most uniquely engaging promo, we were thrown back in time to the era of games that were designed to test the structural integrity of your ankles: scooters, jump rope, hopscotch, Skip-It, and hacky sacks (iykyk).
Some may call this a nostalgic throwback, but we are introducing the newest full-color revival to enter the swag villa— custom hacky sacks.
Microfiber Hacky Sack
$5.71-$7.06
This little fella is specifically engineered for the working (or exploring) warrior who needs to blow off some steam and then, like a criminal robbing a Ben & Jerry's of all its Tonight Dough, immediately erase the evidence. Plus, it comes with plush microfiber on one side to wipe away the absolute devastation of finger smudges (probably from your Ben & Jerry's) on your monitors/screens. We didn't know hacky sacks came with screen cleaners either, but we are certainly not complaining!
Let's talk about our favorite chaotic little beanbag! It is half stress-reliever, half tech-janitor, AND 100% guaranteed to make someone in business casual whip off their tie to attempt to pull off a “miracle stall” trick, blow out their knee, and file a chaotic workers’ comp claim right in the middle of a sterile convention center floor… only kidding. All eyes are on you right now, Joe. Let's not disappoint the crowd. This guy solves the ultimate modern office/event dilemma: wanting to have an absolute ball at work while pretending to be an adult. It’s an instant icebreaker at your trade show booth, office café, or your daily mental recharge outside. It forces people to drop their corporate guards, look each other in the eye, and collectively scream when a colleague accidentally kicks a microfiber cleaning tool into a high-stakes client presentation. (No one saw, Ted… don't worry, the screams were for the exciting presentation.)
Getting hacky sacks into the wild is where the real fun—and potential HR violations—begins. By putting your logo on these little beanbags, you aren't just handing out another piece of swag; you’re capitalizing on a massive cultural renaissance. This makes it the absolute perfect tradeshow giveaway or employee gift. You will be perfectly on trend (again!).
Don’t hand them out like your sad pens (although a staple, where is your razzle-dazzle?!). This is a perfect way to challenge booth visitors to keep the sack airborne for 5 consecutive kicks to win a prize, instantly making yours the most relevant, high-energy booth in the convention center. Or, launch an internal office-wide tournament where the grand prize can be a sparkling clean laptop screen, a massive boost in team morale, and temporary immunity from having to answer any emails for the next 30 minutes...whatever you're feeling, really.
Because these guys feature vibrant, full-color printing, the canvas is completely yours. You can fully customize your hacky sack with your own custom artwork, meaning your brand can be creatively loud on these little fun starters. Start thinking of a completely unhinged motivational quote that gets your people fired up, or a design that makes people need to turn their heads and ask if it’s a plane or a dinosaur hugging a corn dog. This is your sign (Jen) to show the world your company knows how to work hard, play hard, and keep its digital life entirely smudge-free while actively avoiding actual work… right?!
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