# Diy Plastic Kayaks Makeshift Boat Made from Recycled Water Bottles By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-plastic-kayak References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5443897/this-diy-plastic-bottle-kayak-is-no-piece-of-junk) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Kayak-with-addition-Outrigger/step4/November-12-2009-Thursday/) If you are an outdoor’s man who might just get stranded on an island with only [twigs and water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection) as survival tools, this Instructables DIY plastic kayak is made for you. The DIY plastic kayak in the gallery above was originally made for a [recyclable boat race](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochill-cooler) but turns out to be pretty useful for those who like to venture out into the wild unprepared. Check out the DIY plastic kayak in the gallery above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Plastic Innovations:** Creating innovative products and solutions by repurposing recycled materials like water bottles. - **DIY Outdoor Gear:** Designing do-it-yourself outdoor gear using unconventional and accessible materials. - **Sustainable Recreation:** Promoting eco-friendly and resourceful activities for outdoor enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Recycling:** Exploring new ways to transform recycled materials into functional and practical products. - **Outdoor Adventure:** Providing equipment and gear for outdoor enthusiasts looking for affordable and sustainable options. - **DIY and Maker Communities:** Supporting communities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and resourcefulness through do-it-yourself projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleseater-kayak.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md)