# Pocket-Sized Life-Savers The Credit Card Survival Tool Features 11 Separate Functions By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-card-survival-tool References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/18/credit-card-survival-tool/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Credit-Card-Survival-Tool) You never know when you might be in a bind, so the Credit Card Survival Tool could come in mighty handy in a pinch. Considering that it’s easy to forget to pocket that [Swiss Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives) knife or other [portable multi-purpose tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnipro-20), this one conveniently fits into your wallet so that you can always have it on you. Sold for only $3.95, the Credit Card Survival Tool features eleven separate functions from compass to bottle opener. Always be prepared with this [slim doohickey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-doubleended-edc-tool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pocket-sized Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating compact, versatile tools that can easily fit in a wallet or pocket. - **Multi-purpose Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing gadgets that offer multiple functionalities, providing convenience and practicality to consumers. - **Everyday Carry Essentials:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing everyday carry essentials that are practical, portable, and easily accessible in case of emergency situations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for outdoor gear companies involve creating compact, lightweight tools that offer multiple functionalities for adventurers and survivalists. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the e-commerce industry include selling pocket-sized survival tools online, targeting adventure enthusiasts, travelers, and preparedness-minded individuals. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail sector center around stocking pocket-sized gadgets and survival tools that cater to customers' needs for portable and versatile solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Card-Sized EDC Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-workshop-sere-cards.md) - [Pocket-Ready Multitool Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-prybrid.md) - [Tool-Equipped Titanium Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Multi-Tool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-design.md) - [Tactical Triangular EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangular-tool.md) - [10-in-1 EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orioners-z3.md) - [10-in-One Tracker-Friendly Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtag-multitool.md) - [Keychain-Sized EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-multitool.md)