# Compact Life-Saving Wristbands The Survival Band Compresses Necessary Items into a Bracelet By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-bands References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2012/11/26/7292/survival-wrist-band-thatll-save-your-life-in-case-things-get-absurd-during-adventure-trips.html) & [refactortactical](http://www.refactortactical.com/survival-bands-s/1819.htm) The Survival Bands, created by Re Factor Tactical, are designed for the adventurers who wish to [carry as little as possible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orioners-z3) so they can enjoy their trips without worrying about the weight on their backs. Consisting of a can opener, a fishing line and hook, [one foot of paracord](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paracord-beads), a handcuff key and buckle with a built-in whistle and a flint starter rod all woven into one neat wristband, the Survival Bands are one of those must-have items while exploring the outdoors. This convenient bracelet is great for campers, hikers and the extreme sports and adventure enthusiasts. The elimination of various heavy duty items leaves the traveler with more space to carry essentials like food and water as well as move for quickly and lightly, allowing them to cover more distance in a shorter period of time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Adventure Gear:** Create compact and lightweight adventure gear to appeal to travelers who strive to carry as little as possible. - **All-in-one Survival Tools:** Develop products that combine multiple survival tools into one compact and convenient item. - **Wearable Utility:** Design wearables with built-in tools that serve a practical purpose for outdoor and adventure activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Market compact and lightweight adventure gear to appeal to travelers who strive to carry as little as possible. - **Survival Gear:** Develop products that combine multiple survival tools into one compact and convenient item. - **Wearable Technology:** Design wearables with built-in tools that serve a practical purpose for outdoor and adventure activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [EDC Tool Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink.md) - [Survival Pocket Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flint.md) - [Utilitarian Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-first-aid-kit.md) - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [First-Aid Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-wolf-pack.md) - [Practical Comfort-Focused Watch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-band1.md) - [High-Density Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band.md) - [Fire-Starting Outdoor Ropes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-fire-starting-paracord.md) - [Bare Essentials Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-essentials-survival-kits.md)