# Survival Fire Starters The 'Uberfire' Emergency Fire Starter Dries Kindling in Survival Situations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-fire-starter References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/tools/uberfire-emergency-fire-starter.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B00SNB93FG/?tag=duiwath-20) The market for [survival products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit) is only increasing thanks to consumer preferences to be prepared for the worst, which the 'Uberfire' emergency fire starter helps enable. Intended to help users dry their kindling or as a method to start the fire, the 'Uberfire' is designed to not absorb water, which means it'll work even if it becomes waterlogged. The highly flammable ingredients within the 'Uberfire' allow a single spark to ignite it, which is welcome news to those who have trouble starting a fire. The 'Uberfire' emergency fire starter could also come in handy for [camping trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-camperkit) where starting a fire with wet wood can be painstaking. The 'Uberfire' will burn for about 20 to 30 minutes and is deigned to never evaporate or dry out when in storage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Survival Products:** Innovative products that increase survival preparedness, like 'Uberfire,' have an increasing market demand and provide opportunities for sustainability-focused businesses. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor equipment products with features that enhance the user experience, like the 'Uberfire,' offer an opportunity for businesses that can integrate technology and other innovations into their products. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Innovations that offer essential aid during emergency situations, like the 'Uberfire,' provide opportunities for businesses that prioritize social responsibility and sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry is primed for incorporating technology and sustainability-focused innovations, like the 'Uberfire,' into their products to stay competitive. - **Disaster Preparedness:** The disaster preparedness industry can benefit from innovations like the 'Uberfire' emergency fire starter, which capitalizes on the increasing demand for emergency products. - **Camping and RV Industry:** The Camping and RV Industry can provide value for their customers by offering innovative products like 'Uberfire' designed to increase safety and sustainability, by prioritizing environmental and social responsibility ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Steel Fire Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-fire.md) - [Fire-Starting Outdoor Ropes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-fire-starting-paracord.md) - [Micro Metallic Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-fire-starter-and-multitool.md) - [Fire Pit Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-firepit-essentials-kit.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Resuable Miniature Camping Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-canadian-campfires-kit.md) - [Micro-Sized Backpacker Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antarcti-gas-fire-pit.md) - [Four-in-One Outdoor Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-fire-cooking-platform.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firetower-ti.md)