# Corporal Cooking Attire The Grill Sergeant Apron Packs All Necessary Arsenal to Sear in Style By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-sergeant-apron References: [shutupandtakemymoney](http://shutupandtakemymoney.com/grill-sergeant-apron/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YGJEHE/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) When it comes to cooking, guys don't necessarily view aprons as being the most manly of accessories, but the Grill Sergeant Apron might have them thinking otherwise. The fully featured apron is more of a tactical splatter guard that has pockets and spaces for anything and everything needed for an afternoon or evening of [cooking on the BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-outdoors). Styled to be military-esque, the Grill Sergeant Apron can hold everything in place from condiments to [utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set), so hands are left to work their magic when it comes to grilling up a feast. No BBQ session would be complete without a beer in hand and the Grill Sergeant Apron has the wearer covered; the ammo-like chest portion of the garment can hold a whopping six cans, which means venturing for another is a thing of the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Manly Aprons:** The rise of manly cooking attire presents opportunities for retailers to cater towards fashion-conscious male consumers. - **Tactical Accessories:** The incorporation of tactical features into everyday products presents opportunities in the outdoor and military gear industries. - **Functional Fashion:** The demand for functional fashion presents opportunities for designers to create stylish clothing that serves a practical purpose. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The incorporation of tactical features in everyday products presents opportunities for outdoor gear manufacturers to expand their product lines. - **Alcohol Retail:** The rise of manly cooking attire presents opportunities for alcohol retailers to pair their products with complementary accessories. - **Kitchen Appliance:** The demand for functional fashion presents opportunities for companies to create kitchen appliances and accessories that are both stylish and practical. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Grill Master Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-master-subscription.md) - [Football-Inspired Kitchen Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-hedley-bennett.md) - [Flatpack Campsite Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-camping-grill.md) - [Sausage Roll-Holding Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-conditions-greggs.md) - [Streetwear-Branded Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-grill.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md)