# Energy-Harvesting Backpacks Pauline Van Dongen's Backpack Charges Smart Devices on the Go By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyharvesting-backpack References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/01/23/pauline-van-dongen-designs-backpack-from-seamless-energy-harvesting-textile/) Dutch designer Pauline Van Dongen has been exploring the possibilities of creating clothing with solar technology since 2013 and the 'Radius' energy-harvesting backpack is the latest development in the high-tech project. In conjunction with Eva de Laat, the two women crafted a three-dimensional object by using a singular double-layered jersey textile. The Radius was created with a single piece of knitted fabric and a specific technique that allows for the incorporation of a beaded structure, consisting of small spheres — the [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet). The energy-harvesting backpack can charge the adventure-seeker's smart devices on the go as the sun's rays are collected from the straps and fed into a easily accessible [charger cable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging). The beautiful royal blue color and the lightweight properties of the Radius make it an aesthetically-pleasing and extremely functional piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Wearables:** Creating clothing and accessories that incorporate solar technology to power smart devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the wearables industry. - **Energy-harvesting Backpacks:** Developing backpacks that can charge devices on the go using solar technology can revolutionize the outdoor adventure industry. - **Knitted Solar Cells:** Incorporating solar cells into knitted fabrics presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the textile industry, allowing for the creation of functional and aesthetically-pleasing solar-powered products. ### Where This Applies - **Wearables:** The wearables industry can benefit from incorporating solar technology to create functional and sustainable products. - **Outdoor Adventure:** Developing energy-harvesting backpacks that can charge devices on the go using solar technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor adventure industry. - **Textile:** Incorporating solar cells into knitted fabrics presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the textile industry, allowing for the creation of functional and aesthetically-pleasing solar-powered products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Modular Power Station Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer-300.md) - [Energy-Harvesting Camper Awnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xponent-power-xpanse-awning.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md)