# Emergency Survivalist Radios The Portable Survival Radio is Packed with Essential Features By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-radio References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/11/09/if-youre-ever-stuck-on-a-desert-island/) As the need to be prepared for [emergencies and disasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-preparedness-bundle) becomes more apparent, new solutions like the Portable Survival Radio will likely become more popular amongst those who are looking to stay connected. The radio consists of a very [rugged design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit) that packs an FM, LW and MW radio within along with an emergency siren, torch and even a [power bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank) that will allow you to charge your smartphone or other USB essentials. The emergency radio unit can be cranked in order to charge the internal battery to keep you connected at all times even when the power suddenly goes out. The Portable Survival Radio is the design work of Catherine Wong and can also be recharged via USB to increase overall capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 52% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emergency Preparedness:** The increasing need to be prepared for emergencies and disasters is driving the popularity of portable survival radios. - **Rugged Design:** Rugged and durable design features are in demand for survival radios, offering essential features for emergency situations. - **Multi-functionality:** Survival radios with additional features like emergency sirens, torches, and power banks are gaining popularity for their versatility in emergency situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can capitalize on the demand for rugged and durable survival radios. - **Emergency Preparedness:** The emergency preparedness industry can benefit from providing comprehensive solutions like portable survival radios for individuals in need. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry has an opportunity to create innovative multi-functional survival radios with additional features and capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Solar-Powered Energy Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-storage-power-supply.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [Visualized Emergency Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disaster-radio.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Extreme Weather Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynayak-portable-power-station.md) - [Accessible Backup Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-delta-3-1000-air.md) - [Suitcase-Style Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enginuity-portable-power-station.md) - [Waterproof Off-Grid Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkpax-ark.md)