# Apocalypse-Ready Boom Boxes The Tho­dio A-​​Box Prepares You for Zombie Outbreaks By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thodio-a-box References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2011/06/10/a-box-tactical-boombox-for-your-bunker/) & [gadget-o](http://www.gadget-o.com/tech/a-box.html) Your end-of-the-world shelter isn’t complete without a Tho­dio A-​​Box. Who wants to be the last person standing when there’s no music to be heard for miles? Luckily, with this converted 1950s ammunitions box, you’ll be enjoying all the sweet tunes your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1) has to offer while hordes of zombies try to hunt you down and devour your brains. The Tho­dio A-​​Box comes with a 1 mm steel plate exterior that’s further fortified by 6 mm trespa. This isn’t the wimpy stuff either -- it’s military-grade equipment. The Tho­dio A-​​Box also features [battery indicator LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-boom-3i) that let the user know when you’re running low on battery. When that eventuality occurs, you can use it as your [makeshift zombie fighting weapon of choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-loadout-gobox-1-gear-case). The Tho­dio A-​​Box will set you back $359.01, but in times of need, you’ll be thankful you have it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Apocalypse-ready Gadgets:** The trend towards apocalypse-ready gadgets presents an opportunity for businesses to create products that cater to the needs of survivalists and preppers. - **Military-grade Equipment:** The trend towards military-grade equipment presents an opportunity for businesses to create products that are durable and can withstand extreme conditions. - **Multi-functional Devices:** The trend towards multi-functional devices presents an opportunity for businesses to create products that can serve multiple purposes, such as a music player and a weapon. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of apocalypse-ready gadgets by creating music players and other devices that are durable and can withstand extreme conditions. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can tap into the trend of military-grade equipment by producing tents, sleeping bags, and other gear that are rugged and can be used in harsh environments. - **Self-defense Products:** The self-defense products industry can tap into the trend of multi-functional devices by creating products that can serve as both weapons and everyday items, such as a flashlight or a pen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indestructible Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demerbox-db2.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Ultra-Durable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtlebox-gen-2.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Music-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noordung-boombox.md) - [All-In-One Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-music-systems.md) - [Emergency Audio Speaker Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker.md) - [AI-Powered Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vbox-boombox.md)