# Desert-Friendly Filters The Air Water Collector Accumulates Condensation in Arid Climates By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-water-collector References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/25/dew-water-and-tasty/) Can you obtain H2O out of nowhere? The Air Water Collector is intended to do just this, providing lifesaving liquid to those traversing some of Earth's less forgiving landscapes. Recommended for use in deserts particularly, the device relies on harvesting moisture from the air, rather than from rain, pools or underground streams. Conveniently compact, the gadget collapses into the dimensions of a closed umbrella so that it can be carried easily inside a backpack. When one sets up his camp at the end of the day's trek, the Air Water Collector can be opened, allowing its flexible fins to welcome the settling of condensation as the temperature drops. Water droplets slide down the silicone and through the built-in filter structure. The tubular base acts as a water bottle for the potable product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Air Water Collector:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more advanced and efficient air water collectors for harvesting moisture in arid climates. - **Convenient Compact Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating compact and portable devices for easy transportation and efficient use in challenging environments. - **Harvesting Moisture Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring and improving technologies for extracting moisture from the air to provide a sustainable water source in water-scarce regions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating air water collectors into outdoor gear such as backpacks and camping equipment to provide a convenient water source. - **Sustainable Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying air water harvesting technology to residential and commercial buildings in arid regions for sustainable water supply. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating air water collectors into emergency kits and disaster relief supplies to provide a reliable water source in crisis situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Humidity-Capturing Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumulus1.md) - [Water-Producing Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtowater-converter.md) - [Water-Generating Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-living-vehicle.md) - [Atmospheric Filtration Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric-water-generator.md) - [Atmospheric Water Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kara-pure-2.md) - [Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric-water-dispenser.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md)