# Next-Gen Hydration Bottles air up's Award-Winning Gen2 PAB "Flavors" Water with Aromatic Pods By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen2-pab References: [fox2now](https://fox2now.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240514LN13835/air-up-launches-next-generation-water-bottle-with-upgraded-features-and-delicious-new-flavor-pods-to-make-hydration-fun-flavorful-and-sustainable/) & [intl.air-up](https://intl.air-up.com/)  75% of American adults suffer from chronic dehydration and to help more people meet the recommended daily water intake, air up—the company behind the world's first [refillable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-syrup-bottle) [scent-based drinking system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-n-sip)—is introducing the next-generation Polymer Adapter Bottle (Gen2 PAB). This iF Design Award winner is leak-free, dishwasher-safe and made with more than 50% recyclable materials. air up challenges the idea that drinking water is a chore by using pods that allow users to [flavor their water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetleafs-water-drops) using only scent. Gen2 PAB boasts instant flavor activation thanks to the innovative ActiveOn Mouthpiece, which needs no lifting for infusion. Soon, the brand will be launching two new five-pod variety packs in the United States: one with mango passion fruit, peach iced tea, lime, cherry cola and cassis fruit, and a second with cola, watermelon, orangeade, apple, and pineapple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 24% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scent-based Hydration:** Leveraging scent to enhance water consumption presents a novel method to combat chronic dehydration. - **Eco-friendly Hydration Products:** Using over 50% recyclable materials in products like the Gen2 PAB appeals to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Convenient Drink Infusion Technology:** The ActiveOn Mouthpiece offers hassle-free flavor activation, eliminating the need for traditional lifting mechanisms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Wellness:** Innovative hydration solutions address widespread issues such as chronic dehydration. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** Products with higher recyclable material content align with growing environmental sustainability trends. - **Smart Kitchenware:** Advanced infusion technology in drinkware enhances the user experience and convenience in daily hydration routines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scent-Based Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up.md) - [Scent-Powered Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-o.md) - [Scent-Flavored Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-water-bottle.md) - [Active Lifestyle Hydration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-click.md) - [Scent-Flavored Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-straw.md) - [Festive Water Enhancer Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-christmas-cheers.md) - [Scent-Flavored Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tumbler-by-air-up.md) - [Dark Superhero Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-air-up.md) - [Milkshake-Inspired Hydration Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaky-shakes-pods.md)