# DIY Adventurer Repair Kits The Leatherman Wave+ Repair Kit Keeps Essentials on Hand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-wave-repair-kit References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/leatherman-wave-repair-kit-quick-fix-curated/) & [leatherman](https://www.leatherman.com/wave-repair-kit-657.html) The [Leatherman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-wave-alpha) Wave+ Repair Kit has been created in partnership with TONQUIN TRADING as a curated collection of items for adventurers and [DIYers alike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr) that will keep them supported when performing repairs in the wilderness. The kit comes with a number of specially selected components including the [namesake Wave+ multitool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-skeletool-cx) in order to help with quick-fix solutions when gear or equipment breaks or fails. This includes sewing patches, paracord, matches, safety pins and more that can be used on their own or in partnership with the multitool for quick fixes. The Leatherman Wave+ Repair Kit is priced at $175 and makes the perfect addition to an existing set of gear or as an emergency solution to keep in a glove box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adventurer Repair Kits:** Opportunity to create curated collections of repair items for adventurers and DIYers to support them in the wilderness. - **Quick-fix Solutions:** Opportunity to develop innovative tools and components that enable quick fixes for gear or equipment failures. - **Emergency Gear Solutions:** Opportunity to design emergency repair kits as complementary additions to existing sets of gear or for use in emergencies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to create and market specialized repair kits for adventurers and DIYers. - **Tools and Hardware:** Opportunity for tools and hardware manufacturers to innovate and offer quick-fix components and solutions for gear repair. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive industry to develop emergency repair kits that can be kept in glove boxes for on-the-go repairs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable 90s Era Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-wave-alpha.md) - [Celebratory Pocket Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-garage-batch-005-40th-anniversary-tool.md) - [Metallic Retro-Inspired Mutlitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-rebar.md) - [Found Resource Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-garage-batch-003-parts.md) - [Retro-Colored Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-x-topo-designs-skeletool.md) - [Commemorative Original Model Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-garage-mr-crunch.md) - [Efficiently Engineered EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lever-gear-edge-xt.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Multitool Pliers Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bibury-multitool-pliers-pro.md)