# Briefcase-Style BBQs The NOMAD Grill & Smoker Allows for Cooking from Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-grill-smoker References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/culture/food/nomad-grill-smoker/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [nomadgrills](https://nomadgrills.com/) The [NOMAD Grill & Smoker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker) is a [portable cooking solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill) for outdoor adventurers who are in search of a better way to prepare their favorite meals when out of the house. The briefcase-style barbecue is crafted with aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish to give it a softer aesthetic to interact with and that will resist damage or scratches when being carried. Food-grade silicone is used in several areas to help enhance touchpoints, while a series of holes across the body of the unit will help to enhance airflow for even cooking The NOMAD Grill & Smoker has space for up to 30 burgers to be cooked at once, and is perfect for [searing, smoking, barbecuing and baking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-flexflame) to make it ideal for use backyard or backcountry cooking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Cooking Solutions:** The rise in portable cooking solutions like the NOMAD Grill & Smoker presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and convenient outdoor cooking products. - **Aircraft Aluminum Barbecues:** The use of aircraft aluminum in barbecues, as seen in the NOMAD Grill & Smoker, opens up possibilities for lighter, more durable and aesthetically pleasing grilling options. - **Enhanced Airflow Technology:** Incorporating improved airflow technology into grills and smokers, as demonstrated by the series of holes in the NOMAD Grill & Smoker, allows for more even and efficient cooking. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Cooking:** The outdoor cooking industry can capitalize on the growing demand for portable and versatile grilling and smoking solutions like the NOMAD Grill & Smoker. - **Camping and Adventure:** The camping and adventure industry has an opportunity to provide innovative and compact cooking solutions that cater to outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. - **Material Manufacturing:** The material manufacturing industry may find opportunities to create lightweight and durable products using aircraft aluminum, such as innovative outdoor cooking equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Fully-Forged BBQ Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-grills.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Flatpack Campsite Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-camping-grill.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md) - [Battery-Powered Portable Grill Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill.md) - [Flatpack Titanium Camper Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill.md)