# Outdoor Travel Storage Cells The Battery Packs from Goal Zero Equal Up to 70,000 AA Batteries By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-zero References: [gearjunkie](http://gearjunkie.com/solar-power-station) & [goalzero](http://www.goalzero.com/) If you have a job or pastime that involves bringing your laptop or other electronic goods outside and away from power outlets for a while, then Goal Zero has exactly what you need. Goal Zero specializes in creating unique [battery packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-portable-battery) that give you power when there's no other way to get it around you. They sell battery units with different functions and watt ratings that go from $80 to $750. All power packs from Goal Zero can either be charged from home before you go out or with their solar panels. The solar panels will take about seven to eight hours for a full charge. The top of the line Sherpa 120 kit from Goal Zero has the [battery power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-c300) of 70,000 AA batteries on a full charge so you should be good for a while. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Battery Packs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight and compact battery packs that can power electronic devices on the go, eliminating the need for traditional power outlets. - **Solar-powered Charging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop efficient and affordable solar panels that can quickly charge battery packs, providing sustainable power solutions for outdoor activities. - **High-capacity Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in battery technology to create higher-capacity and longer-lasting battery packs, enabling extended usage of electronic devices in remote areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate portable battery packs into outdoor gear and equipment, such as camping equipment, hiking backpacks, or adventure sports gear, to enhance convenience and functionality for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine solar panel technology with battery packs to create sustainable and off-grid power solutions for remote locations, homes, or businesses. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with electronic device manufacturers to design battery packs customized for specific devices, optimizing performance and reducing the reliance on traditional power outlets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-zero-yeti-6000x.md) - [High-Capacity Explorer Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-zero-flip-36.md) - [Gas Canister-Inspired Campsite Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-gigapower-battery.md) - [EV-Class Battery Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-c1000.md) - [Vehicle-Powering Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-abearl-p5000.md) - [Rugged Expandable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powermax-3600.md) - [Suitcase-Style Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerhouse-767.md) - [Rugged Off-Grid Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anzene-energyblock.md) - [Total Home Backup Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-f3800-plus.md)