Type
Classroom Group Project
Time
4 weeks
Why did We think about it?
In a world as geographically diverse as ours, with a rising interest in outdoor recreation and a growing community of trekkers and campers, tourism has seen a significant surge globally, especially in regions like the Himalayas, remote forest reserves.
However, these remote locations often lack basic amenities—particularly electricity— that outdoor enthusiasts rely on to power essential electronics, prepare food, and stay visible and safe.
Globally, participation in hiking and camping has grown by over 70% in the last decade
58% of global campers prefer solutions for simple cooking, such as boiling water, on trips lasting more than two days.
75% of participants relying on rechargeable devices for various tasks while camping.
Devices we carry for camping
Pain Points
1. No Power Points
No power points due to which experience and need is compromised as people tend to save as much battery as possible
2. Limited Powersupply
Power banks can only charge a smartphone upto 2 times, then it needs to be charged too.
3. Tedius to prepare warm food
Difficult to prepare warm food in natural ways or in other cases equipment takes up alot of space
4. Added weight and bulk
People carry multiple torches, extra batteries, powerbanks to meet their needs which inturn increases their load.
How can I solve it?
Project goal: How might we create a device for off grid locations where electricity is not available for essential needs
Idea 1
A device with a large battery which can charge your devices for upto 10 days. Must have basic charging ports like USB A and C
Idea 2
A heating component in the device to boil water or cook instant food which may run
on a DC battery.
Idea 3
A high beam torch integrated in the device to navigate through the darkness which is also detachable if needed.
Idea 4
A solution to regenerate electricity and charge the battery of the device so that it can run for longer periods.
Conceptualisation
Introducing Stride
A compact, versatile power solution built for adventurers. Designed to fit seamlessly into outdoor gear, it provides reliable power, light, and heat to enhance self-sufficiency in remote environments—all in a rugged, easy-to-carry form for modern explorers.
10 day battery life
Upto 20 cycles of charging or 40 cycles of boiling water
High beam 10W detachable torch
Proof Of Concept
To verify our concept, we created a proof of concept housing all our features. In an acrylic casing we made a circuit which included a 25,000 mAH battery, voltage meter, PTC heater, flick switches, car charger for ports and a torch.
