# Multipurpose Pocket Survival Tools The 'Paracard' Survival Tool Packs Essential Components By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-tool References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/paracard/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1867312852/paracard/) Featuring everything one needs to stay agile if they become lost or need to survive in the wild, the 'Paracard' survival tool is ready for action. Paracord, a blade and a lighter are packed into the 'Paracard' that's small enough to be carried in a pocket, which makes it ideal for backpacks during [camping trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aecooly). Many consumers are buying into survival culture more than ever. With a variety of different sources telling them to be prepared for whatever happens, many are opting to keep themselves outfitted with the proper equipment to never be left stranded. The 'Paracard' survival tool is currently available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-multitools) and is the design work of Olaf Anderson who has been making tools and knives for over ten years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Survival Culture:** The rising consumer interest in survival culture presents opportunities for innovative products and services that cater to people's need for preparedness. - **Compact Survival Tools:** The 'Paracard' survival tool exemplifies the trend of compact and multi-purpose survival tools that are portable and fit easily in pockets or backpacks. - **Crowdfunding for Survival Products:** The crowdfunding campaign for the 'Paracard' survival tool on Kickstarter demonstrates the trend of using crowdfunding platforms to launch and promote survival-related products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear and Equipment:** The outdoor gear and equipment industry can capitalize on the demand for survival tools by developing innovative and versatile products for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore opportunities in creating compact and tech-enabled survival tools that integrate essential components like paracord, blades, and lighters. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms can tap into the growing interest in survival culture by featuring and promoting campaigns for survival-related products and tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Compact Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-multitools.md) - [Card-Sized EDC Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-workshop-sere-cards.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Pocket-Ready Multitool Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-prybrid.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Budget-Friendly Outdoor Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-multitool.md) - [Keychain-Sized Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-smart-keychain.md) - [Micro Metallic Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-fire-starter-and-multitool.md) - [Keychain-Sized EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-multitool.md)