# Collapsible Asian Utensils Carry On Chopsticks Offer Convenient Portability By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-chopsticks1 References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1696970/snowpeak-chopsticks) & [snowpeak](http://www.snowpeak.com/tableware/cutlery/carry-on-chopsticks-l-sct-111.html) For those of you living in North America who prefer to using Asian utensils for eating, 'Carry On Chopsticks' are just for you. Now you can always guarantee a meal with chopsticks with these [collapsible ones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup). Brought to you by Snowpeaks, the Carry On Chopsticks break apart for [easy portability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hancept-zero-mk2). Available in two versions, one is made from [recycled baseball bat wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo) and the other out of luxury alternative from bamboo. You will never have to miss your chopsticks again! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collapsible Utensils:** The trend of collapsible utensils offers convenient portability for on-the-go eating. - **Sustainable Materials:** The trend of using recycled and luxury alternatives materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities for utensil manufacturing. - **Cultural Adaptation:** The trend of introducing Asian utensils in North America provides opportunities for businesses to cater to diverse consumer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating collapsible utensils into their product lines. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly products industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable materials by offering utensils made from recycled or alternative luxury materials. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can tap into the trend of cultural adaptation by providing Asian utensils as an option for guests with diverse dining preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Five-In-One Titanium EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-edc-tool.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Ultra-Durable Reusable Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiultra-k-sporkit.md)