# Compact Cookout Cases The Carson Portable Rotisserie Grill is a Briefcase BBQ By Regan Canie | Published 2011-11-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carson-portable-rotisserie-grill References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/10/rotisserie-grill-in-aluminum-briefcase-for-secret-agents-cookouts/) & [carsonrotisseries](http://www.carsonrotisseries.com/carson/index.jsp) If you're ever on an undercover mission or delivering massive amounts of cash and decide to hit up a tailgate party on the way to where you're going, the Carson Portable Rotisserie Grill is the suitcase-like accessory to keep handy. The compact grill looks like a simple stainless steel case with only the Carson Rotisserie emblazoned logo giving you a clue to what's inside. Equipped with seven [rotating skewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-offset-charcoal-smoker) to fire up meat or veggies over a hidden [charcoal heat base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill), the cooker packs a motor to spin your raw resources and the whole unit is powered by a [rechargeable battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill). The Carson Portable Rotisserie Grill is capable of even keeping James Bond looking cool when the craving strikes for some BBQ'd goods. You go, grill! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable BBQ Grills:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and compact BBQ grills that are easy to carry and set up for outdoor cooking. - **Hidden Charcoal Heat:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create grills with concealed charcoal heat sources for a cleaner and safer cooking experience. - **Rechargeable Battery Powered Grills:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design grills that are powered by rechargeable batteries for convenient and eco-friendly outdoor cooking. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the outdoor cooking equipment industry by introducing technologically advanced and convenient grills. - **Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and versatile travel accessories that cater to the needs of on-the-go consumers, like portable grills. - **Rechargeable Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance rechargeable battery technology for use in various industries, including outdoor cooking equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Flatpack Campsite Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-camping-grill.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Battery-Powered Portable Grill Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill.md) - [Collapsible Top-Heated Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo.md)