# Fire Starting Shoelaces The Survival Laces Include a Fishing Line and Fire Starting Kit By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoelaces References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/survival-laces/37652/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1268063329/survival-laces) The Survival Laces are a pair of shoelaces that do more than just hold your shoes together. They even include a couple of key survival tools, namely a fishing line and a small fire starting kit. The laces are made from [paracord](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paracord-beads) and consist of seven strands of nylon each, with a fishing line also stashed inside. Each pair of shoelaces comes with a 1-inch Ferrocerium rod and a 4-inch strand of waterproof tinder -- big enough for survival use but small enough to not be invasive in your shoelaces. The name of the game when it comes to modern [survival tools and gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit) is high functionality and low payload. These innovative shoelaces can help you in a desperate survival situation, but won't get in your way when everything's fine and dandy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-functionality Survival Tools:** The trend of survival tools and gadgets with high functionality and low payload presents opportunities for innovative products like the Survival Laces. - **Multi-purpose Accessories:** The trend of accessories that serve multiple purposes, such as shoelaces with fishing lines and fire starting kits, opens up opportunities for creative and practical innovations. - **Compact Survival Gear:** The trend of compact survival gear allows for the development of space-saving products like the Survival Laces that provide essential tools in a small and convenient package. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Sporting Goods:** The outdoor sporting goods industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating multi-purpose and high-functionality features into products like shoelaces. - **Camping and Hiking Equipment:** The camping and hiking equipment industry can tap into the trend of compact survival gear by creating innovative accessories like the Survival Laces that offer essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Emergency Preparedness:** The emergency preparedness industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing compact survival gear like the Survival Laces to provide individuals with convenient and practical tools for emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Micro Metallic Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-fire-starter-and-multitool.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Fire-Proof Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-gr10k.md) - [Geometric Steel Fire Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-fire.md) - [Tactical Kevlar Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salewa-wildfire-nxt-goretex.md) - [Bare Essentials Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-essentials-survival-kits.md) - [Speed Lacing Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-goretex.md)