# Device-Charging Belts The Volt Buckle Targets Gadget-Carrying Men By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-buckle References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/belt-buckle-phone-charger.html) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/voltbuckle) It might not be everyday that a person will find themselves needing to suddenly charge a gadget or two, but there does come a time when they are in need of some emergency juice; the Volt Buckle is just the thing that will come in handy. Targeted at men who don't have a place to store chargers when out and about, the Volt Buckle allows them to always have one on them. Essentially, the Volt Buckle clips on and off the belt strap to reveal prongs that can be slipped into an outlet or USB port. The Volt Buckle is compatible with [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m30), [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychain-charger-cable) and Android devices. Currently on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enco240) seeking funds, with a goal of $60,000, it is slim, portable and a great alternative to either a dead device or lugging around a bunch of chargers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Portable Charging Solutions:** The Volt Buckle is an example of a portable charging solution that addresses the need for emergency gadget charging on the go. - **Convenience-focused Accessories:** The Volt Buckle is a convenience-focused accessory that offers a practical way for men to always have a charger with them. - **Integrated Fashion-tech Products:** The Volt Buckle represents the growing trend of integrating technology into fashion accessories, creating a seamless blend of style and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for portable charging solutions like the Volt Buckle. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the potential of integrating technology into their products to create innovative and practical solutions like the Volt Buckle. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The crowdfunding industry can benefit from supporting and promoting projects like the Volt Buckle, which offer unique and marketable solutions for everyday problems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargepuck.md) - [Foldable Four-in-One Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charging-station.md) - [Portable Professional Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100w-wall-charger.md) - [Folding Multi-Position Charger Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychain-charger-cable.md) - [Feature-Packed Key Chain Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-six.md) - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Professional Device-Charging Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-notebook.md) - [Wearable Triangular Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mchaos-power-bank.md) - [Port-Laden Automotive Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-charger.md)