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# Aftermarket Multitool Fire Starters
The 'FireAnt' Fire Starter Kit Fits into Swiss Army Knives

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-11 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-starter-kit
References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/fireant-fire-starter-kit-for-victorinox-swiss-army-knife/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fireant/fireant-accessorize-your-swiss-army-knife-with-fire/description)

The 'FireAnt' fire starter kit is an aftermarket add-on item for [multitool users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeq-switchdisc) that will enable them to keep an essential survivalist product on hand for when they need it most. The fire starter consists of two parts including a sparking steel fire starter along with a short bit of Helix tinder that are capable of being slipped into the corkscrew on a [Swiss Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives) Knife. This allows the fire starter to hide out of the way without adding too much additional bulk to a multitool and is sure to come as a welcome addition to any adventurer's roster of gear.

The 'FireAnt' fire starter kit is inexpensively priced at $12 for a pack of three and is available for pledging now as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-smart-keychain) campaign.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Multitool Fire Starters:** Opportunity for aftermarket products that enhance the functionality of multitools with survivalist features.
- **Compact Fire Starters:** Demand for compact fire starter kits that can easily be carried and concealed with everyday tools.
- **Affordable Survival Gear:** Growing market for affordable and accessible survivalist gear for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear manufacturers to incorporate fire starter functionality into their product lines.
- **E-commerce:** Online retailers can capitalize on the demand for aftermarket fire starter kits by offering a wide selection at competitive prices.
- **Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms can attract backers by featuring innovative and affordable survivalist accessories like the 'FireAnt' fire starter kit.

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