# Electronic Lifesavers The Eton Scorpion Will Get You Through Any Situation By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eton-scorpion References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/outdoor/eton-scorpion/) & [etoncorp](http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=1517029) Being a big outdoorsman, I love seeing new innovations in [survival gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit). I am a sucker for any hi tech camping device. The Eton Scorpion looks like something right up my alley as it has just the right amount of useless features to make me feel safe in the woods. The Eton Scorpion comes complete with a digital AM/FM radio tuner with NOAA Weatherband support, a headphone jack, a [LED flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight), and a [USB charging port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carabiner-battery) along with an array of other equally flashy gizmos that will make you feel truly at one with nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Survival Gadgets:** The rise of tech-based outdoor equipment for various types of outdoor activities, such as camping and hiking. - **Multipurpose Devices:** Increasing popularity of gadgets that provide multiple features, combining numerous functions in one item to save space and weight. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Growing demand for equipment that prioritizes emergency response and survival, including devices that are essential during natural disasters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Equipment:** Manufacturers can target campers, hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts with their products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies that have products such as smartphones, laptops, and power banks with similar features can expand their product lines by producing survival gear. - **Emergency Response Equipment:** Emergency response service providers such as FEMA and Red Cross can create custom-made emergency kits for their target audience in disaster-prone areas, offering products like Eton Scorpion that prepares people with the gadgets they need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Multifunctional Camper Lantern Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caheo-camping-lantern.md) - [Outdoor Adventurer Product Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-adventurer.md) - [Seven-in-One Camper Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camping-lantern.md) - [Precision Compact Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-armbar-scout.md) - [Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglight-mini.md) - [Hybrid Camping Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mflashlight.md) - [Compact Campsite EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp-and-alarm.md) - [Card-Sized Powerbank Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbank-flashlight.md)