# Connective Off-Grid Devices The Beartooth Lets You Access Cellular Services Off the Grid By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-device References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/beartooth-wireless/41854/) & [beartooth](https://www.beartooth.com/) The Beartooth is a high-tech off-grid device that is designed to make it possible for you to enjoy full and useful connectivity even in situations where you don't actually have access to WiFi or indeed a regular cellular service or connection. This gadget effectively converts your phone into an off-grid network and lets you make calls and text messages and use a map to find your way around. The device connects to your phone via Bluetooth and acts as an antenna to create a network that fills up a radius of two miles. Weighing in at only 130 grams, the Beartooth is small and lightweight and easily portable. Ultimately, this off-grid device could be of great use to hikers and explorers who need access to connectivity features in tricky outdoor situations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Off-grid Connectivity:** The Beartooth demonstrates the trend of off-grid connectivity by allowing users to access cellular services even without WiFi or regular cellular connection. - **Bluetooth Networking:** The Beartooth showcases the trend of Bluetooth networking by connecting to phones via Bluetooth and creating a network radius of two miles. - **Portable Off-grid Devices:** The Beartooth highlights the trend of portable off-grid devices with its lightweight design, weighing only 130 grams. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry could explore opportunities in developing and marketing off-grid connectivity devices for hikers and explorers. - **Wireless Technology:** The wireless technology industry can leverage the trend of Bluetooth networking to develop and improve connectivity solutions for off-grid scenarios. - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry could benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities by expanding their services to include off-grid connectivity solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satellite Communication Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-offgrid.md) - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md) - [Off-Grid Connectivity Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-dongle.md) - [Off-Grid Multimedia Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus.md) - [Emergency Satellite Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-defy-satellite-link.md) - [Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lito-walkietalkie.md) - [Satellite Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger.md) - [Tactical Satellite Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-mini-3.md) - [Off-Grid Lighting Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-fire-7-pro.md)