# Multi-Functional Gadget Chargers A-Solar Travel Pal Does More than Just Boost Power By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-solar-travel-pal References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/10/a-solar-travel-pal/) & [a-solar.eu](http://www.a-solar.eu/EN/solar_chargers_travel_pal.htm) Most gadget chargers only serve one purpose, but the A-Solar Travel Pal design team decided that energizing devices was not enough. As the name suggests, the A-Solar Travel Pal is a charger that relies on the sun to boost dying gadgets. Aside from this function, this nifty item packs a safety device within its small frame. There's an attached torchlight and an audible alarm to signal people or scare off attackers. The A-Solar Travel Pal also has a variety of connectors to charge devices that don't use USB cables. The internal battery has a high capacity and takes about 11-14 hours for a full charge through sunlight. It's compact, lightweight and would make a great travel companion for any adventurer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-functional Power Banks:** Designing power banks with additional features beyond charging devices. - **Solar-powered Devices:** Incorporating solar power technology into portable gadgets and devices for sustainability and convenience. - **Integrated Safety Features:** Integrating safety features such as alarms and lights into portable devices to enhance their value proposition and usability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** Electronics companies can explore integrating more features into their portable devices to enhance functionality and value proposition. - **Travel:** Travel industry players can partner with electronics companies or develop their own products that cater to the needs of adventure-seeking and tech-savvy travelers. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear manufacturers can develop solar-powered and multi-functional products that cater to the needs of customers who enjoy spending time in nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Camping Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mflashlight.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Multi-Port Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkeep-halo.md) - [Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Pocket Timer Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shargeek-capsule-gravity.md) - [Multifunctional Camper Lantern Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caheo-camping-lantern.md) - [Illuminating Functional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside.md)