# Rechargeable BBQ Lighters Use the Unique 'BBQ Dragon' Lighter to Start Any Fire By M | Published 2013-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-bbq-lighter References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1025864883/bbq-dragon-the-barbecue-and-fire-supercharger) & [bbqdragon](http://www.bbqdragon.com/) With Summer just around the corner, the weather slowly warming up and people already booking off long weekends like May 24 and July 4th, it can only mean one thing: [BBQ grilling season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill) is back. BBQ junkies alike will agree that the hardest part to any fire is maintaining the unruly flames in blustery conditions. Never fear, that's where the 'BBQ Dragon' BBQ lighter and controller comes in. A hands-free tool with a adjustable body that looks just like hair blow dryer, the 'BBQ Dragon' clips onto BBQs, wood ovens, [fire places](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-fireside360), wood stoves and smokers. The handy tool doesn't need [gas or lighter fluid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter) to function, all you have to do is charge the 'BBQ Dragon' (you can even charge it up using your phone charger!), light a fire and then let the cool blowing air system pump continuous oxygen into your fire. A perfect invention for maintaining a flame's temperature outside on a beach, camping or in the comforts of your own backyard -- you'll never have to worry about your fire dying out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hands-free Fire Starters:** Opportunity for creating innovative fire-starting devices that eliminate the need for gas or lighter fluid. - **Portable BBQ Accessories:** Opportunity for developing lightweight and convenient tools for grilling on the go. - **Sustainable Outdoor Cooking:** Opportunity for eco-friendly solutions in outdoor cooking that reduce carbon emissions and dependence on non-renewable resources. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from creating new products and accessories that enhance the barbecue experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities in developing rechargeable and portable devices for outdoor cooking. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The environmental sustainability sector can contribute by promoting and supporting eco-friendly alternatives in outdoor cooking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch.md) - [Portable Bluetooth-Enabled Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-firepit-1.md) - [Battery-Powered Portable Grill Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill.md) - [Compact Fan-Equipped BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-nx-smart-grill.md) - [Geometric Steel Fire Starters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-fire.md) - [Grill-Topped Portable Firepits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-firepit.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [Smoke-Free Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Smart-Enabled Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-model-g-dualzone-electric-grill.md)