# Portable Cup Holders The Drink Spike Allows You to Bring a Cup Holder onto the Grass With You By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-spike References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/drink-spike-cup-holder-practically-anywhere/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2110040389/the-drink-spike-the-cupholder-for-practically-anyw?ref=thegadgetflow) The days of searching around on the ground for a flat spot to place your drink are over with the invention of the Drink Spike, which will innovatively give you the ability to place a [cup holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware) anywhere on the ground that you wish. Ideal for the park, the Drink Spike is able to dig into a variety of terrains that includes grass, sand, gravel and snow, but the devices capabilities are seemingly endless as long as you've got a soft surface and a drink that needs to be held. The patent-pending Drink Spike is sturdy enough to hold even the [largest cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hefty-party-cups), while it's also ready to make sure you don't break it when bringing it from the soccer field to the car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Cup Holders:** The Drink Spike is a perfect example of a portable cup holder trend that seeks to increase convenience for anyone on the go. - **Outdoor Accessories:** The Drink Spike represents a growing trend of innovative outdoor accessories that are designed to enhance outdoor experiences for consumers. - **Multi-functional Products:** The Drink Spike is an example of a multi-functional product trend that seeks to provide value and convenience to consumers in a variety of situations and locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Drink Spike presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry, as it seeks to provide a more convenient and enjoyable outdoor experience for consumers. - **Event Planning:** The Drink Spike represents an opportunity for event planners to provide a unique and practical drink holding solution for their clients at outdoor events. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can use the Drink Spike to enhance guest experiences by providing convenient and practical drink holding solutions in outdoor areas like pools and beaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tracker-Friendly Coffee Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-coffee-cup-holder.md) - [Floating Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koozie.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md) - [Insulated Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md)