# Sleek Portable BBQs The 'Compact Firebowl' Lets You Port Your Grill By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-barbecue-equipment-compact-firebowl-lets-you-port-your-barbe References: [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/compact-collapsible-firebowl.cfm) Want to be able to barbecue on the go? Then the Compact Firebowl is for you. This grill definitely lives up to its name. The Compact Firebowl allows you to create your own barbecue without having to lug around a heavy BBQ pit. It’s perfect for picnics, or tail gate parties. All you do is fill the bowl with your favorite charcoal briquettes. It even works as a container for firewood or coal. Plus, with its stainless steel construction, you know that it will stand the test of time, and the elements. A must for the avid outdoorsmen or women who want to cook their food on the grill, even when a normal sized grill is not close by. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Bbqs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight, compact portable BBQs with innovative features for outdoor enthusiasts. - **On-the-go Grilling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create convenient and easy-to-use grilling solutions that can be used in various outdoor settings. - **Versatile Outdoor Cookware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design multi-purpose outdoor cookware that serves as a grill, firewood container, and more. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Dining Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative products and accessories to enhance the outdoor dining experience. - **Camping and Hiking Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable cooking solutions tailored for camping and hiking enthusiasts. - **Tailgating Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and space-saving grilling equipment for tailgating events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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 Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Compact Tabletop Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-portable-charcoal-stove.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md)