# Emergency Survival Seed Packs The Open Seed Vault Pack Contains 15,000 Seeds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-seed-vault References: [theawesomer](https://theawesomer.com/survival-garden-seed-kit/463044/) & [openseedvault](http://openseedvault.com/) Preferences to stay prepared in the event of an emergency is pushing some consumers to outfit their kits with equipment like the Open Seed Vault pack. Containing about 15,000 seeds, the kit packs 32 different heirloom varieties that are all reported to have a high germination rate. This ensures that you'll be able to grow the [fresh fruits and vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaged-salads) without the need for previous gardening experience to [sustain a garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-tower) with ease. The Open Seed Vault pack packs all the seeds in individual mylar bags that are waterproof to help extend the shelf life of each variety to over 20 years. This means they're perfect for incorporating into an apocalypse preparation kit, while the included growing guide will walk you through the planting process if it ever comes time to use them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emergency Preparedness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and advanced emergency survival kits that incorporate essential supplies and equipment to enhance preparedness. - **Self-sufficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative gardening solutions and systems that enable individuals to grow their own fresh produce, even without previous gardening experience. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable farming methods and technologies that support long-term food production and resilience in the face of emergencies. ### Where This Applies - **Emergency Preparedness Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture advanced emergency survival kits with durable and multi-functional gear, supplies, and resources. - **Gardening and Horticulture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative gardening solutions, including user-friendly tools, vertical gardening systems, and automated plant care technologies. - **Agriculture and Farming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable farming methods, such as vertical farming, aquaponics, and precision agriculture, that maximize food production with minimal resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Oversized Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit.md) - [Utilitarian Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-first-aid-kit.md) - [Beginners Vegetable Garden Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-garden.md) - [Foolproof Sprouting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda-sprouting-kit.md) - [Bare Essentials Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-essentials-survival-kits.md) - [Tactical Survivalist Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-trailer.md) - [Emergency Prep Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readystash-ai.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md)