# Mint Tin Emergency Chargers The Minty Boost Battery Pack is a Breath of Fresh Air By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minty-boost-battery-pack References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/kensington-to-scosche-portable-battery-packs-140135) & [ladyada.net](http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/) If only charging your cell phone on the go was as simple as pulling a pack of gum from your pocket -- but alas, you can, with the [Minty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-shopping-companion) Boost Battery Pack. This quirky creation was designed by Limor, an engineer with a knack for industrial design. Taking an empty [Altoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-board) mints tin, she was able to fit two AA batteries in perfectly, creating a fully equipped USB charger for your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffcool-1). Packed with enough juice to power your handheld for hours, the Minty Boost Battery Pack is a truly refreshing find. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 Charging Solutions:** The Minty Boost Battery Pack demonstrates the trend of portable charging solutions that are compact and convenient. - **Upcycled Design:** The use of an empty Altoids tin as the packaging for the Minty Boost Battery Pack highlights the trend of upcycled design in consumer electronics. - **DIY Technology Solutions:** The DIY nature of the Minty Boost Battery Pack showcases the trend of consumers creating their own technology solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of portable charging solutions to develop innovative and compact battery packs. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The upcycled design of the Minty Boost Battery Pack presents an opportunity for the sustainable packaging industry to explore creative and eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Maker Movement:** The trend of DIY technology solutions seen in the Minty Boost Battery Pack highlights the potential for the maker movement to disrupt the traditional tech industry by empowering consumers to create their own devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mint Case-Inspired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-board.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-ice-cream.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-keychain.md) - [Grip-Enhancing Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-popgrip-jumpstart-lightning.md) - [Branded Charging Can Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-boost-charging-can-sleeve.md) - [Toaster-Like Battery Swappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt.md) - [Compact Magnetic Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokoo.md) - [Powerful Slim Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excitrus.md)