# Compact Folding Anchors The Kwik Tek A-2 System is Miniature and Close-Packed for Convenience By M | Published 2016-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-anchor References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/watersports/kwik-tek-a-2-folding-anchor-system.asp) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ATY5P?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Retailer Kwik Tek has put together a [compact folding anchor system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor-tent) dubbed the A-2 that renders the heavily weighted and bulking boating accessory into a sleek and [portable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-folding-table) for on-the-go use. The system allows consumers to apply a weight to nearly anything to keep a watercraft securely locked in one place. Despite the smaller size of the A-2 anchor, the accessory is incredibly strong and durable with a guarantee that the anchor can keep [large vehicles such as boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft) in place. The unit weighs only three and a half pounds with a four pronged shape. Each of the flukes are foldable allowing the anchor to expand in water and properly grip the ocean floor and rock, sand or gravel terrain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Folding Anchors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the boating accessory industry with the development of compact folding anchor systems for convenience and portability. ### Where This Applies - **Boating Accessory:** The boating accessory industry can benefit from the trend of compact folding anchors to offer more convenient and portable options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Packable Diver Fins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-fins.md) - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md) - [Portable Compact Pocket Blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-spry-mini.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Deployed Tactical Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankylo.md) - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.md)