# Illuminating Umbrellas The Radiantly Rain-Resistant Brookstone 'Flashlight Umbrella' By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookstone-flashlight-umbrella References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2010/11/27/flashlight-umbrella/27517) & [brookstone](http://www.brookstone.com/sl/product/64666-flashlight-umbrella.html) The Brookstone 'Flashlight Umbrella' will come in handy during those long walks home in the rain. The 43-inch shower shelter is like your [typical parasol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trina-turk), except that it has a torch built into the base of the handle. The Brookstone 'Flashlight Umbrella' will prepare you in case it pours, but if you've forgotten your rubber boots the [two tiny bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet2) will light your way and help you avoid puddles. You can even pull out your beacon brolly on clearer nights with little moon light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illuminating Umbrellas:** Opportunity for innovation in the development of umbrellas with built-in lights for improved visibility in the dark. - **Rain-resistant Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating umbrellas with advanced materials and design that provide superior rain protection. - **Multipurpose Umbrellas:** Innovation opportunity for umbrellas that serve dual functions, such as providing rain shelter and incorporating additional features like flashlights. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear manufacturers to integrate lighting technology into their umbrella products, enhancing functionality and customer experience. - **Fashion Accessories:** Innovative potential for fashion accessory brands to create stylish umbrellas with built-in lights, offering both practicality and fashion-forward design. - **Tourism and Travel:** Disruptive opportunity in the tourism and travel industry to provide unique and functional umbrellas for tourists, enhancing their experience and safety during rainy conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Portable Telescopic Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask.md) - [Telescoping Campsite Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask-telescopic-lantern.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md)