# Smartphone Battery Adapter Docks The 'ChargEST' Travel Adapters Streamline Charging During Travel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-adapters References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/chargest-universal-travel-adapter-with-detachable-power-bank-lightning-microusb-and-usb-c-connectors.htm) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chargest-the-world-s-most-advanced-travel-adapter-iphone-phone) Those who require travel adapters for their trips and vacations can now make use of the 'ChargEST' as a smart way to help keep them connected during domestic or international travel. The 'ChargEST' works by enabling users to plug the device into virtually any outlet on the planet and easily plug your item in on the other end. From here, the 'ChargEST' will go to work providing a charging dock for Android and iOS devices as well as to USB devices thanks to three additional ports on the unit. The 'ChargEST' travel adapters are ideal when plugged in, but also feature a [battery pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coreplus-power-bank) that can allow users to charge their devices when they are on extended day trips and can't stop to charge up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Smart Travel Adapters:** The 'ChargEST' is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can advance smart travel adapters for domestic or international travel. - **Portable Charging Docks:** The 'ChargEST' introduces a portable charging dock that can charge Android and iOS devices, along with three additional ports for USB devices. - **Battery Packs:** The 'ChargEST' offers a battery pack for extended day trips, creating opportunity for the advancement of on-the-go charging technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel Industry:** The 'ChargEST' is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the travel industry, as it provides a hassle-free travel adapter that streamlines charging during travel. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The 'ChargEST' presents an opportunity to enhance the consumer electronics industry's charging tools, with its portable charging dock and versatile USB ports. - **Battery Industry:** The 'ChargEST' creates opportunity for the battery industry to innovate and develop new battery packs for on-the-go charging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Outlet Travel Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agile-travel-adapter.md) - [Global Traveler Device Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zendure-passport-iii.md) - [International Travel Tech Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-travel-adapter.md) - [Mecha-Style Travel Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsmel-visapro.md) - [Three-in-One Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargepuck.md) - [Versatile European Travel Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel-adapter.md) - [Ultra-Slim International Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-travel-adapter.md) - [Compact Universal Travel-Ready Adaptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ta205.md) - [Quad-Device Travel Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-145w-usbc-4port-gan-travel-charger.md)