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# Cavemen Lighters
The Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit is a Gift from the Gods

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-23 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-emergency-fire-starter-kit
References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/outdoor/zippo-emergency-fire-starter-kit/) & [zippo](http://www.zippo.com/products/zippo-fire-starters.aspx?bhcp=1&ref=un)

Truly and honestly, you never ever know when you'll need to start a fire (not in a pyromaniac way, but in a survivor way) and so the [Zippo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-flame-butane) Emergency Fire Starter Kit is something that should always be on you. Or, at the very least, always on you when you go [camping or cottaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives).

What do you get in the Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit? Well, aside from the nifty [flint-wheel lighter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch), you'll get water-resistant waxed tinder sticks all packed away in a cool orange metal case.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 39% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Outdoor Survival Gear:** Opportunity for innovative products that provide essential tools for survival in outdoor activities.
- **Portable Fire Starters:** Potential for compact and convenient fire starter solutions for emergency situations and outdoor adventures.
- **Water-resistant Materials:** Possibility to create waterproof or water-resistant products for outdoor activities and emergency preparedness.

### Where This Applies

- **Outdoor Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to the demand for outdoor survival gear and portable fire starters.
- **Camping and Hiking Equipment:** Potential for manufacturers to develop and market innovative camping and hiking tools that prioritize safety and convenience.
- **Emergency Preparedness:** Possibility for companies to create specialized emergency kits and tools that address the needs of individuals in survival situations.

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