# Modular Outdoor Shovels The Shen Ao Shovel's Handle Includes a Flashlight, Knife and Whistle By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-shovels References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/shen-ao-multifunctional-shovel/44250/) & [en.djhw.cn](http://en.djhw.cn/Product.aspx?mid=19&sid=9) The Shen Ao is a brilliantly designed, Chinese made outdoor shovel that is designed with a handy modular handle as well as [multipurpose components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timav-nextool) that allow you to tackle a wide variety of challenges in the outdoors. What's great about this outdoor shovel is that its handle is divided into a veritable array of specially threaded modules that can be expanded out. The handle can be unscrewed to make use of a [powerful 320-lumen handheld flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask-td2) that helps you see in the dark. Elsewhere down the handle, you can access a special steel knife with a serrated edge as well as an embedded bottle opener. Other tools include a fire-starting rod and emergency whistle. This [modular outdoor shovel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxon-flex-titan) will appeal to anyone who wants to keep their payload down when camping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Outdoor Tools:** Designing multipurpose outdoor tools that are easy to carry and use. - **Modular Handle Technology:** Using threadable modules to create versatile, customizable handles for outdoor tools - **Multipurpose Camping Equipment:** Creating camping equipment that is compact and has multiple uses to improve portability ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Equipment:** Outdoor equipment manufacturers should explore modular design and multi-functionality trends to create innovative, marketable products - **Camping Gear:** Camping gear companies should consider integrating multiple features into their products to increase value and appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Emergency and survival gear companies can adopt modular handle technology and multipurpose product design to create more versatile and reliable products for emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Outdoor Camping Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-camping-multitool.md) - [Adaptable Overlander Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-multitool.md) - [Hybridized Camping Hatchets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-hatchet.md) - [Multipurpose Camper Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-transforming-forest-axe.md) - [Compact Camping Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-stake-out.md) - [Budget-Friendly Outdoor Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-multitool.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lights.md) - [Seven-in-One Camper Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camping-lantern.md) - [Ruggedly Compact Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-multitools.md)