# Battery-Boosting Man Bags The Mini L Solarbag Stylishly Extends the Life of Your Apple iPad By Michael Hines | Published 2011-07-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-l-solarbag References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/protect-energize-ipad-ecofriendly-mini-solarbag/) & [e5solar](http://www.e5solar.com/product_e5mini.php) Element5 is a Swiss company that has created a new eco-friendly bag/case/charger for the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-power-bank) [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-case-pro). The Mini L Solarbag is a handbag designed to charge your iPod/[iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffcool-1)/iPad using the power of the sun. The Mini L Solarbag looks like any other regular satchel, except for the solar panels on its front flap. These panels pull energy from the sun -- energy that can then be used to charge your iPad to 50% power in three hours. While the charging time and look of the Mini L Solarbag aren't astounding, it is nice to see a solar-powered gadget-charger that can also double as a man bag or netbook case in a pinch. You can check out the Mini L Solarbag here, along with a ton of other innovative iPad and cases and chargers from the Trend Hunter archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Bags:** There's an opportunity to innovate the accessories industry by creating more stylish and multifunctional solar-powered bags like the Mini L Solarbag. - **Eco-friendly Chargers:** With the growing concern for sustainability, there's a chance to disrupt the charging industry by producing eco-friendly chargers like the one in the Mini L Solarbag. - **Multifunctional Accessories:** The trend towards multifunctional accessories like the Mini L Solarbag presents an opportunity for companies to design and develop more items that can serve multiple purposes and offer added value to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can tap into the trend of solar-powered bags and create stylish and sustainable options for consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can incorporate more eco-friendly chargers into their product lines, like the solar-powered charger in the Mini L Solarbag. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can benefit from creating more multifunctional items like the Mini L Solarbag, which functions as both a bag and a charger. ## 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) - [Folding Solar-Equipped Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoeshiner-solar-table.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Solar-Powered Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md)