# Portable Alcohol-Powered Stoves Trea by Michael Kononsky is Like a Metal Bonfire By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trea-by-michael-kononsky References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/02/15/romantic-cookout-with-alcohol/) It might be illegal to drink alcohol in public in some cities, but the Trea by Michael Kononsky could provide a very good excuse, "It's to power the stove!" Yes, this [portable cooker uses alcohol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-for-life) to stay powered. Igniting a set of three flames, the pieces connect to form a [bonfire-looking contraption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame) that makes meals at the beach, park and other outdoor area fun and romantic. Trea by Michael Kononsky is crafted out of stainless steel and processed with Milling router, which is a milling cutter filled with soaking material and stainless steel wire net. Conveniently compact, it looks like nothing more than [three simple and small poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuhu-stove) when not in use. It is ideal for urbanites looking for a stylish appliance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Portable Alcohol-powered Stoves:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative fuel sources to power portable cooking devices. - **Outdoor Cooking Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and compact cooking appliances for outdoor use. - **Stylish Urban Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create aesthetically-pleasing and functional appliances for urban dwellers. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and innovative products for outdoor cooking and recreation. - **Sustainable Energy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative fuel sources for portable cooking devices. - **Home Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink the design and functionality of home appliances to cater to urban lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Collapsible Wood-Burning Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leikki-camping-stove.md) - [Convertible Outdoor Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-systems.md) - [Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-box.md) - [Compact Tabletop Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-portable-charcoal-stove.md) - [Stainless Steel Modular Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Collapsible Campsite Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-torch.md) - [Multi-Modal Folding Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-stove.md)