# Instant Pre-Packaged Hot Meals InstaHot Lets Trekkers Make Electricity- and Flame-Free Hot Meals By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instahot References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1831675084/aiur-worlds-1st-intelligent-gesture-control-hi-fi?ref=461941&token=6d2d2586) & [instahot.in](http://www.instahot.in/) Trekking day trips usually preclude the chance to have a hot meal in the middle of the day, but the InstaHot is a new piece of camping gear that lets hikers make hot meals wherever they are. The [pre-packaged meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-easy-meals) heat up in just 10 minutes with the use of water alone, making them a practical tool for hikers who don't want to have to eat a sandwich with cold cuts every time they hit the trail. As opposed to with full overnight trips, one-day hiking excursions make [building a fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antarcti-gas-fire-pit) to make a meal impractical. That said, there almost certainly won't be any source of electricity on the trek, so [making a hot meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo) is often a long-shot. InstaHot's pre-packaged hot meals are quick to make and lightweight, so they're ideal for carrying along the way and getting a more gourmet lunch while outdoors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Instant Pre-packaged Hot Meals:** The rise of instant pre-packaged hot meals for outdoor adventurers presents an opportunity for food industry businesses to create more convenient and practical options. - **Flame-free Cooking Technology:** Advancements in flame-free cooking technology allow for more environmentally friendly and safer outdoor cooking options, opening up opportunities for camping gear and outdoor equipment industries. - **On-the-go Food Preparation:** On-the-go food preparation gear that requires little or no electricity and can create hot meals quickly can revolutionize the outdoor dining experience and create opportunities for companies in outdoor gear and food industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The introduction of InstaHot and similar flame-free cooking technologies creates opportunities for growth and innovation for outdoor gear companies looking for ways to improve and expand their product lines. - **Food Industry:** The demand for quick and simple instant pre-packaged hot meals is increasing in the outdoor and travel industries, providing opportunities for food companies to develop and market more convenient meal options and expand into new markets. - **Technology:** Innovations in portable cooking technology, such as InstaHot's flame-free heating system, open up opportunities for technology companies to create new and innovative products and equipment geared towards outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Dining Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savour-kit.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunsoo-choi.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [Portable Electric Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-electric-pot.md) - [Portable Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-cooking-system.md) - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [Eclectic Camping Cook Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-cooking-kit.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-maple-sunflower-x.md)