# Portable Hydroelectric Turbines The HydroBee by Burt Hamner Charges a Pair of AA Batteries By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrobee-by-burt-hamner References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/11/20/hydrobee-is-your-own-portable-hydroelectric-power-plant/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burthamner/harvest-natures-energy-for-usb-power-to-go) When the zombie apocalypse takes place and a person finds him- or herself hiding in a forest or ravine with nothing more than a [survival backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack), they could sure use the HydroBee by Burt Hamner, a 'Cleantech Mentor' based in Seattle, Washington. Although its name doesn't give much away, 'hydo' is a hint. The HydroBee by Burt Hamner is essentially a hydroelectric charger that looks like a flashlight. Highly [portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2), it provides enough juice to charge a [pair of AA batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-by-biolite) in one go. Although that might not seem that impressive at first, when out in the middle of no where with only oneself for company, a pair of batteries could provide solace in a variety of ways. Thus, the HydroBee by Burt Hamner is an invaluable tool, and not just for an apocalypse situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Hydroelectric Chargers:** Hydroelectric chargers that are portable and provide instant energy while on the go are trending. - **Survival Tech:** Products geared towards survival in emergency situations are trending. - **Green Technology:** Eco-friendly technology is trending and offering innovative solutions for powering devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation industries and enthusiasts can benefit from portable hydroelectric chargers for their electronic devices. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Emergency preparedness industries and individuals can benefit from technology geared towards survival situations. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry is exploring new avenues for eco-friendly and portable technology for powering devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Vehicle-Powering Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-abearl-p5000.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Petite Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerhouse-521.md) - [Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Wearable Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station.md)