# Fan-Fueled Backyard Barbecues The Velocity Grill Offers the Taste of Charcoal with Gas Control By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocity-grill References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/velocity-grill/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01F2MMBG6/uncrate-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Choosing between gas, charcoal and wood when it comes to a barbecue is often left to personal preferences, so the Velocity Grill has been designed to offer the best of all avenues. The grill features a reverse fan to control the overall air flow to let users have more of a handle on the cooking process rather than having to deal with uneven or intense heat. The unit allows for two pieces of wood to be placed within and lets you heat things up to 1,000 degrees which will come as welcome news to those who prefer a solid sear on their food. The Velocity Grill acknowledges the growing interest in outdoor activities amongst consumers and can be used anywhere from the backyard to the tailgate party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-fuel Grilling:** Opportunity to create new grills that allow users to choose between gas, charcoal, and wood to cater to different grilling preferences. - **Smart Grilling Control:** Opportunity to develop grills with real-time temperature and air flow control for even cooking and better user experience. - **Portable Grilling:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in outdoor activities by designing compact, lightweight and versatile grills for consumer convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Cooking Appliances:** Companies in this industry can expand their market by developing multi-fuel and smart controlled grills that offer better cooking experience. - **Tailgating Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the massive tailgating market by producing portable grilling options. - **Home Improvement Retailers:** Opportunity to offer a wider range of innovative outdoor cooking appliances that cater to diverse consumer needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Circulating Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-woodfire-outdoor-grill.md) - [High-Performance Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-electric-grill.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Connected Backyard Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill.md) - [Battery-Powered Portable Grill Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill.md) - [Dual-Fuel Backyard Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-revolution-dual-fuel-grill.md) - [High-Heat Searing Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-huntsman-kettle-kamado.md) - [Smart-Enabled Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-model-g-dualzone-electric-grill.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md)