# Backpack Outdoor Barbecues The 'Xplor BBQ' Can be Carried or Strapped to a Backpack By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-barbecue References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/27/for-hungry-hikers/) The majority of outdoor barbecues are notoriously large and cumbersome when it comes to portability, so the 'Xplor BBQ' looks to help change this with a design that's focused on ease of carry. Designed by William Pilgrim, the 'Xplor BBQ' features a [rucksack attachment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack) that enables the [charcoal BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill) to be carried on a campers pack rather than carried. This helps to ensure that going from the parking spot, to the campsite won't develop into a pain cause from fumbling with equipment. The 'Xplor BBQ' features a variety of handy features that enable the outdoor barbecue to be inherently useful including a handle that indicates heat intensity and a push button venting system. [Silicone rubber feet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thaan-grill) help to lift the 'Xplor BBQ' up off the ground to the perfect level for safe, convenient grilling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Outdoor Barbecues:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating compact and lightweight barbecues that are easy to carry and transport. - **Campers' Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing multi-functional camping equipment that integrates various tools and accessories into a compact design. - **Smart BBQ Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by incorporating advanced features such as temperature indicators and automated venting systems into outdoor barbecues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor recreation industry by developing innovative products and equipment that enhance the camping and outdoor cooking experience. - **Consumer Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer appliances industry by creating new, compact and easy-to-use barbecue products for outdoor enthusiasts and campers. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry by integrating smart features and connectivity into outdoor barbecues for enhanced user experience and control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Flatpack Titanium Camper Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill.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) - [Micro-Sized Backpacker Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antarcti-gas-fire-pit.md) - [Tough Titanium Campfire Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-camping-grill.md)