# USB Rechargeable Lighters The Trail Blazer is Windproof and Flameless and Lasts up to 300 Lights By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-11-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-blazer References: [uncommongoods](https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/usb-rechargable-lighter) & [uncommongoods](https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/usb-rechargable-lighter) According to a recent study, over 350 million lighters are sent to landfill each year and take over four centuries to decompose, thankfully, in an effort to create a sustainable alternative, one company has launched a USB rechargeable lighter called the 'Trail Blazer.' It can be used to light candles, [campfires, barbeques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill) and more. This eco-friendly fire source is flameless and uses a [lithium-ion battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-gigapower-battery) in place of butane -- this ensures the Trail Blazer will never run out of fuel and simply needs to be recharged like your smartphone once it runs out of battery. On a single charge, the rechargeable lighter can produce up to 300 lights. Moreover, this gadget is ultra-durable and can work in harsh weather conditions thanks to its windproof abilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **USB Rechargeable Lighters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly fire sources that replace traditional lighters and reduce landfill waste. - **Sustainable Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable alternatives to everyday products, such as USB rechargeable lighters, to reduce environmental impact. - **Flameless Fire Sources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent flameless fire sources that use lithium-ion batteries instead of butane for convenient and sustainable use. ### Where This Applies - **Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions to reduce the impact of traditional lighters on landfill waste. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of lithium-ion battery technology into everyday gadgets, such as USB rechargeable lighters. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create durable and weather-resistant gadgets like windproof USB rechargeable lighters for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch.md) - [Premium Windproof Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-flame-butane.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lights.md) - [Geometric Steel Fire Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-fire.md) - [Portable Bluetooth-Enabled Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-firepit-1.md) - [Collapsible Campsite Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-torch.md) - [Flickering Candle-Inspired Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-big-poppy.md) - [Cannabis-Themed Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisthemed-lighter.md) - [Ruggedly Compact Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-multitools.md)