# Extreme Wilderness Multi-Tools The Crovel Packs More Tools Than You'd Need for a Zombie Attack By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crovel References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/05/03/crovel-all-in-one-tool/) & [survivaloutdoorgear](http://www.survivaloutdoorgear.com/product_info.php?products_id=54176372) When the zombie apocalypse comes (and it *is* coming), the Crovel may be the only tool you need to survive the horde. The Crovel is a [multi-tool unlike any other](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxon-flex-titan), combining 13 tools into one deadly-looking package. The Crovel was designed to help you minimize the number of tools you would have to carry into the wilderness. It contains a [shovel, crowbar, axe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provoke-x), bottle opener, knife, hammer, serrated knife, hoe and mini-rappel kit complete with 15 feet of 550 paracord. All of this is housed in one medium-sized 5.5-pound package. I am no wilderness buff, so I can't speak on the usefulness of this tool -- but I am cheap, and I do know that $98 for a [badass multi-tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnipro-20) like this is too good of a deal to pass up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Wilderness Multi-tools:** The trend of extreme wilderness multi-tools with multiple functionalities and compact designs. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Equipment:** The outdoor equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and market innovative multi-tools for survival and outdoor activities. - **Camping and Survival Gear:** The camping and survival gear industry can capitalize on the trend by creating multi-tools with specialized functions and durable materials. - **Sports and Adventure:** The sports and adventure industry can innovate by integrating multi-tool features into equipment for activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and rock climbing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Outdoor Camping Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-camping-multitool.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Budget-Friendly Outdoor Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-multitool.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) - [Hyper-Tough Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade.md) - [Proficient Pack-Friendly Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-axe.md) - [Adaptable Overlander Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-multitool.md) - [Wilderness Exploration Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-gear-stake-out.md)