# Hand Truck Barbecues The Traverse Folding Grill by Eddie Licitra Eliminates the Need to Tailgate By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traverse-folding-grill References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/eddie_licitras_traverse_concept_a_fold-flat_barbecue_grill_for_better_tailgating_24393.asp) & [work.eddielicitra](http://work.eddielicitra.com/Traverse-Tailgating-Grill) Tailgating may be a uniquely American activity that involves driving with a full-fledged barbecue attached to the back of the car to enjoy a good meal in stadium parking lots before a sporting event, but that doesn't mean other people can't appreciate the [Traverse Folding Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen-traverse). No matter what it is used for, this [flat-pack barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill) tucks away smoothly for easy portability and storage. Designed by Eddie Licitra, a designer hailing from New York and based in Georgia, the Traverse Folding Grill also has something else up its sleeve. It doubles as a hand truck to better transport BBQ paraphernalia out of the house, into the car and then back out to the barbecuing area. It is also color-coated to warn people which surfaces are hot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flat-pack Barbecues:** Opportunity to disrupt the outdoor cooking appliances industry with highly portable, easily storable and innovative grill designs. - **Multi-functional Outdoor Equipment:** Innovation opportunity to disrupt sports and camping equipment industry with compact and lightweight designs that serve multiple functions. - **Color-coded Safety Features:** Opportunity to introduce improved safety features in portable appliances by making them color-coded to warn users of hot surfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Cooking Appliances:** The trend towards more compact and portable barbecue designs can disrupt the conventional outdoor cooking appliances industry. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity to disrupt the sports equipment industry by introducing compact and multi-functional equipment that enhances the tailgating experience. - **Camping Equipment:** Innovation can disrupt the camping equipment industry with lightweight, flat-pack and multi-functional designs that cater to the evolving needs of outdoor enthusiasts. ## 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) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [High-End Flattop Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-grill.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Flatpack Titanium Camper Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill.md) - [Collapsible Top-Heated Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo.md)