# Shake-Powered Torches Alexandre Lecointre's Freelight Offers Illumination Anytime, Anywhere By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexandre-lecointre References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/freelight-shake-the-travel-torch-to-illuminate-your-path/) & [alexandrelecointre](http://www.alexandrelecointre.com/) The Freelight by Alexandre Lecointre is a [sustainable torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern) that offers light regardless of time or place. This [sleek and practical design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight) requires no battery—when you need light, all you have to do is shake it for two minutes, and you’ll get light for one hour. It also offers two light settings, focused and diffused, and is made to resist harsh weather conditions. Alexandre Lecointre’s Freelight is definitely perfect for [travellers and campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lantern-1). I dont know about you, but having your flashlight die when you’re out using the ‘bathroom’ in the middle of the night is possibly the worst thing that could happen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Lighting:** Opportunity to create more sustainable lighting solutions that do not rely on batteries and reduce environmental impact. - **Hand-powered Technology:** Opportunity to innovate and create technologies that rely on manual power generation rather than traditional battery-powered solutions. - **Weather-resistant Designs:** Opportunity to develop more durable and weather-resistant designs for outdoor activities and environments. ### Where This Applies - **Camping and Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity to integrate sustainable and hand-powered solutions into camping and outdoor gear products. - **Emergency Preparedness Equipment:** Opportunity to incorporate hand-powered and sustainable lighting solutions into emergency preparedness kits and equipment. - **Home Lighting:** Opportunity to create sustainable lighting solutions for home use that do not rely on traditional power sources and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Telescopic Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask.md) - [Flexible Orientation Camper Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexit-pocket-light.md) - [Miniature Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-flashlight-duo.md) - [Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leacco-camping-lantern.md) - [Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir.md) - [Saltwater-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litepulse-ecolantern.md) - [Compact Flashlight Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight.md) - [Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guidelight.md) - [Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-camping-lantern.md)