# Six-in-One Cooking Kits The 'Hex Solo' Mess Kit is Ideal for Making Meals Outdoors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mess-kit References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/hex-solo-all-in-one-minimal-mess-kit-for-outdoor-activities.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/579790225/hex-solo-6-in-1-minimal-mess-kit?utm_source=gadgetsin.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=5aabb535) The 'Hex Solo' mess kit is a [compact, minimal solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-home-camp-burner) for consumers who are seeking to maintain optimal functionality when looking to partake in some cooking outdoors. The kit boasts a six-in-one design that includes a [non-stick frying pan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilne-1), prep box, nesting bowl, collapsible cup, [spatula and a spork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) to make it suitable for use at every meal. The various components all compact into an impossible small unit can be tossed in your pack or kept in your trunk to ensure you can always make meals when enjoying time outdoors. The 'Hex Solo' mess kit is a multipurpose piece of equipment that acknowledges the increasing number of consumers heading outdoors during vacation time that require a way to stay minimally prepared. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Cooking Kits:** The 'Hex Solo' mess kit is an example of a compact cooking kit that allows consumers to cook outdoors with minimal equipment. - **Multipurpose Outdoor Gear:** The 'Hex Solo' mess kit represents the trend of multipurpose outdoor gear that combines multiple functions into a single product. - **Minimalist Camping Solutions:** The 'Hex Solo' mess kit caters to the trend of minimalist camping solutions that offer functionality without unnecessary bulk or weight. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can leverage the trend of compact cooking kits to develop innovative products for camping and adventure enthusiasts. - **Kitchenware and Cookware:** The kitchenware and cookware industry can explore the market for multipurpose outdoor gear and develop versatile products for cooking in any setting. - **Travel and Camping Retail:** Travel and camping retail businesses can tap into the demand for minimalist camping solutions by offering a range of compact cooking kits to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturehike.md) - [Durable Camper Kitchen Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-kitchen-set.md) - [Versatile Camp Cooking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-gear.md) - [Eclectic Camping Cook Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-cooking-kit.md) - [Camping Prep Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compleat-cutting-board-set.md) - [Multi-Modal Folding Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-stove.md) - [All-in-One Camper Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campit-camping-kit.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunsoo-choi.md) - [Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-box.md)