# Macho Necessity Sets The Gentleman's Survival Kit is Full of Essentials for Men By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentials-for-men References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2013/03/gentlemans-survival-kit/) & [pscmpf.blogspot.pt](http://pscmpf.blogspot.pt/2012/10/gentlemans-survival-kit.html) Packed neatly inside an old leather briefcase that comes with a lock and key, the Gentleman's Survival Kit is chock full of essentials for men who consider themselves very rugged. Created as a [DIY project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit) by blogger Pscmpf, this set would be the perfect gift to give to a man who would love nothing more than to go live on his own in some log cabin out in the wild, spending his days [camping, fishing and hiking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compleat-cutting-board-set). A wooden insert is carved out with spaces for storing all different essentials for men such as kindling, matches, [a hatchet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives), a flask and his favorite brand of whiskey to keep him warm, with leather straps holding everything in place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Survival Kits:** The trend of creating customized survival kits allows individuals to personalize their essential items for various purposes. - **Rugged Living:** The trend of embracing a rugged lifestyle promotes self-sufficiency and outdoor activities among men. - **Vintage-inspired Accessories:** The trend of using old-fashioned leather briefcases and rustic wooden inserts adds a touch of nostalgia and authenticity to everyday essentials for men. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can capitalize on the demand for high-quality, durable equipment and accessories for rugged living. - **Personalized Gifts:** The personalized gifts industry can tap into the desire for customized survival kits and unique essentials for men. - **Craftsmanship and Artisan Products:** The craftsmanship industry can offer customized wooden inserts, leather straps, and other rustic accessories for DIY survival kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-mens-grooming-gift-sets.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Bare Essentials Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-essentials-survival-kits.md) - [Oversized Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit.md) - [Boozy Essentials Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-lovers-gift-set.md) - [Comprehensive Men's Makeup Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-makeup-kit.md) - [Minimalist Masculine Skincare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-routine.md) - [Exclusive Men's Grooming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsomer-for-the-holidays.md) - [Father's Day Grooming Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-well-groomed-essentials.md)