# BBQ Messenger Bags Get Carried Away With the Element Portable Grill by Fuego By Summer Luu | Published 2011-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-portable-grill-by-fuego References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/38612/) & [elementbyfuego](http://www.elementbyfuego.com/#index.php/element_portable/) Barbecue anywhere you want with the Element Portable Grill by [Fuego](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maya). Slung over your shoulder like a [messenger bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helinox-sling-bag), this transportable grill lets you literally cook on-the-go. Brought to you by Fuego, this Californian company brings sleek contemporary style to outdoor grills. It's very handy and efficient. With just a push of a button, the legs fold down and lock into cooking position. An adjustable canvas strap lets you fling it over your shoulder for easy carrying, and you're ready to hit the road. It may look small, but the grill has an 8000 btu/hr stainless steel burner that heats up at 350-650° F. It's almost summertime, so you might as well start thinking about sizzling those juicy meats and firing up the BBQ with the Element Portable Grill by Fuego. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable BBQ Grills:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market more portable and easy to carry BBQ grills for on-the-go barbecuing. - **Multi-functional BBQ Equipment:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market multi-functional BBQ equipment that is space-saving and easy to transport. - **Smart BBQ Technology:** Opportunity for companies to develop smart BBQ grills with features like temperature control, automatic shut-off, and remote access for easy monitoring and operation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to create and sell more innovative portable BBQ grills and equipment for camping and other outdoor activities. - **Home Appliance Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the home appliance industry to market multi-functional and space-saving BBQ grills that are ideal for small outdoor spaces like balconies and patios. - **Smart Home Technology Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the smart home technology industry to develop and market BBQ grills with smart features and remote access for easy monitoring and operation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Flatpack Campsite Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-camping-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Collapsible Top-Heated Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo.md)