# Dystopian Survival Kits Chiu Chih Has Created a Bag That Will Act as a Futuristic Survival Kit By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-survival-kit References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/chiu-chihs-survival-kit-for-the-ever-changing-planet/) When one thinks of what a futuristic survival kit would look like, they usually envision weapons and canned food. However, rarely is the most basic of human necessities ever mentioned: oxygen. Chiu chih has realized that a lack of [breathable air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept) may be the first problem we face if the apocalypse ever were to happen. Plants are the main source of oxygen production and they also minimize carbon dioxide. Chiu chih has created a backpack that has a plant in it. There is also a breathing apparatus that is attached to the backpack, which allows you to breathe in the fresh oxygen. Although this futuristic survival kit may seem a bit extreme for right now, it also has current practical applications. If someone had difficulties breathing, they may be able to use this in order to be able to breathe more freely. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/chiu-chihs-survival-kit-for-the-ever-changing-planet/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Survival Kits:** The concept of survival kits will expand beyond weapons and canned foods and focus on futuristic technologies like planting systems that can produce oxygen. - **Emergency Breathing Apparatus:** There is a growing interest in creating breathing apparatuses that can filter out pollutants and toxins in the environment. - **Eco-conscious Kits:** The trend for eco friendly and sustainable solutions extends beyond recycling and is now being incorporated into survival kits like Chiu Chih's plant-based backpack. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor and Adventure:** This industry can innovate on technologies that are eco-conscious while also catering to adventure and survival enthusiasts. - **Healthcare:** This industry can create emergency kits that provide breathable air and other basic necessities in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. - **Environmental Tech:** The environmental tech industry can focus on creating more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions like Chiu Chih's plant-based backpack that also serve practical purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md) - [Oversized Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Medical-Inspired Plant Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-plant-life-support.md) - [Mini Mountaineering Oxygen Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inogi-r1-oxygen-generator.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md)