# Collapsible Plastic Carafes The BYOBeverage Flask is a Lightweight Way to Tote Liquor By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byobeverage-flask References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/ec0d/) Avoiding the spiked water bottle -- not one of your best moments -- the BYOBeverage Flask makes it easy to bring a perfect single serving drink out of the house without the necessity to lug a [big glass bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/togo-bottle) or a plastic share pack. Good for alcohol and more innocent liquids of the juice and H2O varieties, this disposable flask boasts convenience across the board. Made of a durable BPA-free material, the container can completely collapse when its not in use making it easy to pocket or put in your purse. You don't have to bother with the [empty metal flask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elements-collection-1) that never lets you forget its presence. The BYOBeverage Flask's capacity is about five shots, held securely in beneath a tethered screw top. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collapsible Containers:** Businesses can innovate by creating collapsible alternatives to traditional packaging for ease of use and portability. - **Single-serve Products:** Entrepreneurs can create products that cater to the rising demand for single-serve, on-the-go beverage options. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Companies can stand out by using eco-friendly materials, such as BPA-free plastic, in their product designs. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can benefit from the creation of more convenient, single-serve packaging options. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the demand for lightweight, portable accessories like the BYOBeverage Flask. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can adapt to changing consumer needs by producing collapsible, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Metallic EDC Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-cool-flask.md) - [Leakproof Adventurer Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-flask.md) - [Twisting Collapsible Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio.md) - [Collapsible Water Filtration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtration-bottles.md) - [Insulated Music-Playing Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-insulated-flask.md) - [Space-Saving Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles.md) - [Lightweight Eco Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvine.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md) - [Flask Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flask-phone-case.md)