# Fire-Starting Outdoor Ropes The Zippo Fire Starting Paracord Starts Up to 600 Fires By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-fire-starting-paracord References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/zippo-fire-starting-paracord/) & [zippo](https://www.zippo.com)  The [Zippo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-flame-butane) Fire Starting Paracord is an accessory for avid hikers, adventurers and campers alike to incorporate into their collection when looking to stay agile in the wilderness. The paradors functions on a regular basis as a way to keep gear or person items stowed together, but will reveal a [fire starting functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-x-grillos) when required. This is done by simply cutting off a piece of the paracord, revealing the red strand within and striking it to get a fire going in no time. The Zippo Fire Starting Paracord has a 550-pound tensile strength and comes with a [carabiner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-gadget-edrin) that's not rated for climbing, but perfect for hanging gear. The paracord speaks to a demand for dual-function products for outdoor explorers to help them stay agile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 12% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-function Outdoor Gear:** The demand for products that serve multiple purposes in outdoor exploration creates opportunities for disruptive innovation - **Fire-starting Accessories:** The popularity of fire-starting accessories among hikers, adventurers, and campers provides an opportunity for innovation in this market - **High-strength Paracords:** The demand for durable and reliable paracords for outdoor activities creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in this space ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear and Equipment:** The outdoor gear and equipment industry can capitalize on the trend towards dual-function products for outdoor exploration - **Adventure Tourism:** Adventure tourism companies can incorporate fire-starting accessories and high-strength paracords into their offerings to attract customers who prioritize safety and preparedness - **Emergency and Survival Kits:** Companies that sell emergency and survival kits can add high-strength paracords and fire-starting accessories to their offerings to make their kits more comprehensive and appealing to consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Steel Fire Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-fire.md) - [Micro Metallic Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-fire-starter-and-multitool.md) - [Portable Skiing Rope Tows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-tow.md) - [Collapsible Campsite Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-torch.md) - [Heavy-Duty Multitool Carabiner Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-x-carabiner.md) - [Fire Pit Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-firepit-essentials-kit.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firetower-ti.md) - [Micro-Sized Backpacker Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antarcti-gas-fire-pit.md) - [Paracord Water Bottle Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-bottle-carrier.md)