# Burning Log BBQs The Sportes MITI-001 Firewood Barbecue is Placed on a Burning Log By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firewood-barbecue References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/17/grillin-like-a-villain/) & [sportesoutdoortools](http://www.sportesoutdoortools.com/) It's usually that you'll use wood as the fuel for your barbecue, but the Sportes MITI-001 firewood barbecue works to use the firewood itself as the barbecue. The Sportes MITI-001 works by being placed on top of a log that has been quartered and lit on fire to provide enough heat to prepare foods just to your liking. The Sportes MITI-001 barbecue follows on the Swedish Log tradition that has existed in Europe for centuries and offers a functional means of [cooking in the outdoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stoves) without needing many accoutrements. The Sportes MITI-001 firewood barbecue is crafted from [stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill) to ensure it's ready to withstand extended usage bouts and has been laser cut to ensure a precise design. The Sportes MITI-001 is the design work of Cédric Sportes of Sportes Outdoor Tools. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Firewood Barbecue:** Designing outdoor cooking products around firewood as fuel could be a trend for companies looking to innovate in the barbecue industry. - **Minimalist Camping:** Emphasizing the minimalism and simplicity of outdoor cooking and camping products could be a trend for companies looking to appeal to minimalist consumers. - **Heritage-inspired Outdoor Gear:** Creating outdoor cooking products inspired by heritage techniques and designs could be a trend for companies looking to appeal to consumers who value tradition and authenticity. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Cooking:** Outdoor cooking companies may consider designing firewood-based products as an innovative way to create differentiation in the market. - **Camping Gear:** Camping gear companies could create minimalist and compact outdoor cooking products like the Sportes MITI-001 firewood barbecue to appeal to consumers looking to pack light on camping trips. - **Tools and Hardware:** Tools and hardware companies may look to create heritage-inspired outdoor cooking products like the Sportes MITI-001 firewood barbecue to appeal to consumers who want functional and authentic gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-in-One Outdoor Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-fire-cooking-platform.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Stainless Steel Modular Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel.md) - [Open-Style Campfire Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ember-kitchen-open-fire-cook-kit.md) - [Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [High-Heat Bamboo Meat Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apix-bamboo-tabletop-meat-grill.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md)