# Self-Defense Umbrellas The Unbreakable Umbrella Defeats Rain and Foes By Meghan Young | Published 2009-09-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-umbrella References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/328670457601458279/Unbreakable-Self-Defense-Umbrella) & [real-self-defense](http://www.real-self-defense.com/unbreakable_umbrella.html) Beware the old man carrying an umbrella, because chances are it’s not any ordinary umbrella, but the Unbreakable Umbrella. Yes, I said it, unbreakable. No need for MacGyver moves, just carry this bad boy--rain or shine--and you’ll never have to look over your shoulder again. According to Real-Self-Defense.com, “the Unbreakable Umbrella works just as well as a walking stick or cane but does not make you look funny or feel awkward. Whacks just as strong as a steel pipe but it weighs only 1 lb. and 11 oz. (775 g).” Watch the Unbreakable Umbrella do its thing in the following video. As Hipstomp says, “Most of this video is complete filler, so fast-forward to 1:12 to see the money shot.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Unbreakable Umbrellas:** The market for unbreakable umbrellas presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the self-defense industry. - **Dual-purpose Umbrellas:** The rise of dual-purpose umbrellas that function as both a weather protection tool and a self-defense weapon opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the umbrella industry. - **Lightweight Self-defense Gear:** The demand for lightweight self-defense gear, such as the lightweight Unbreakable Umbrella, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal safety market. ### Where This Applies - **Self-defense:** The self-defense industry can benefit from developing innovative products like unbreakable umbrellas that offer dual functionality. - **Umbrellas:** The umbrella industry can explore disruptive innovation by creating dual-purpose umbrellas that incorporate self-defense features. - **Personal Safety:** The personal safety industry has the potential to disrupt the market by introducing lightweight self-defense gear like the Unbreakable Umbrella. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Durable Golf Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-lite-umbrella.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md)