# Tiny Temperature-Controlled Coolers This Personal Fridge Keeps Your Food at the Perfect Level By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fridge References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/415251150128814801/Wagan-Personal-Fridge/Warmer) This personal fridge/warmer from Wagan is the ideal road trip helper. If you’re taking a long drive, this dual function device can keep your refrigerated snacks cool and your [hot food warm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly). [Coolers are only a temporary fix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-cooler1), and not keeping your food at the right temperature could result in health safety issues. The personal fridge has a 7-liter capacity and can hold up to 11 cans of your soda of choice. The temperature can be adjusted from as cold as 37.5°F up to 140°F. The lid also contains two cup holders and an arm rest, plus a carrying strap for your convenience. This is great if you place it in the middle seat in the back of a car. The miniature appliance has a 10 AMP plug as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temperature-controlled Personal Appliances:** With the rising popularity of personalized and portable appliances, there is an opportunity to create temperature-controlled versions for various use cases. - **Dual-function Food Storage:** As consumers look for products that can serve multiple purposes, there is an opening for more dual-function devices in the food storage industry. - **Compact and Convenient Cooling Systems:** With more people on the go and a need for easy access to temperature-controlled food and drinks, there is a market for compact and convenient cooling systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Appliance manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for personalized and portable devices by creating more temperature-controlled options. - **Automotive Accessories:** As consumers look to make long road trips more comfortable and convenient, there is an opportunity to create more dual-function food storage devices that specifically cater to the automotive industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** With more people spending time outdoors and needing a way to keep food and drinks at the right temperature, there is a potential market for compact and convenient cooling systems that cater specifically to outdoor recreation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Car Freezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-mini.md) - [Rapid Cooling Portable Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-fridge1.md) - [Portable Dual-Compartment Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dualcompartment-fridges.md) - [Portable Freezer Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litheli.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md) - [EV Trunk Freezer Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acopower-tesfridge.md) - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Ice-Free Fridge Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-cooler.md) - [High-Powered Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-powered-cooler.md)