# Phone Crank Chargers Take Charging Into Your Own Hands With This iPhone 5 Reactor Attachment By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-5-reactor References: [crowdsupply](http://www.crowdsupply.com/gridcase/reactor-for-iphone-5) Traveling with your mobile device can be a frustrating experience, especially if you forget your charger or are staying somewhere where there are no usable electrical outlets, but this clever iPhone 5 Reactor attachment is presenting an old fashioned solution to this new age tech problem. The iPhone 5 Reactor attachment comes with a thin generator that fits snugly around your iPhone like a standard protection case. The only difference with this cover is that the iPhone 5 Reactor crank actually fits into a small port on its backside. From here, users crank until they replenish the small built-in battery embedded within the generator unit and approximately one minute of cranking creates about five minutes worth of text or talk time. The creators of the iPhone 5 Reactor attachment eventually plan to make this tech modified mechanism available for other phones too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 Crank Chargers:** Creating an affordable, reliable, and easily accessible portable charging solution for electronic devices while on-the-go. - **Hybrid Charging Solutions:** Offering a combined charging approach using both renewable energy and traditional electrical charging options for electronic devices. - **Crank-based Power Solutions:** Exploring the potential for alternative power solutions for electronic devices using hand-cranked generators. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Device Industry:** Manufacturing portable charging solutions for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices for improved user convenience. - **Outdoor Adventure Industry:** Designing and providing dependable charging solutions for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers in remote locations. - **Sustainability Industry:** Incorporating hand-crank generators in practical devices as an eco-friendly power solution for individuals with limited access to electricity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Audio Speaker Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker.md) - [Computer-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Grip-Enhancing Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-popgrip-jumpstart-lightning.md) - [Compact Apple-Compatible Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffcool-1.md) - [Clip-On Phone Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-power-bank.md) - [Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remax-powerbank-tape.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Stand Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-622-magnetic-battery.md)