The Syfy Online NetworkSCI FI WireDVICEFidgit

We love technology. We want to know about it, write about it, and shake it till it breaks. Part of the Syfy Network, DVICE has a worldwide team of writers who constantly immerse themselves in the tech world, distilling the sometimes-excessive information out there to bring you only what you need to know.

Video
 

Related Sections: Galleries  Outdoor

Swivel Barbecue uses tripod for easy hobo grilling on the go

haseformgrill_front.jpg

Hobos everywhere, rejoice! Here's the familiar-looking Swivel Barbecue, a tripod grill that sets up in a jiffy. With a quick half-twist, its three poles form a sturdy stand from which you hang the cooking grate. Adjust its height over the flames to your liking, and your beans will be warmed up with an efficiency you’ve never experienced.

The designer says this cooking grate has “v-shaped lateral ribs,” designed to reduce the amount of fat dripping into the flames below, but this misses the point of grilling. It’s that burning fat that gives seared animal flesh most of its flavor, a concept that's well known to makers of the fanciest high-tech barbecues. But hey, if all you’re cooking is a can of beans, this Swivel Barbecue might do the trick.

If designer Hannes Freising would lose those fat-reducing ribs, make the rods telescoping and keep the weight down, this might be suitable for backpacking. But we hobos might have a problem with that $265 price.






PreviousNext

Haseform, via Design Spotter

 
Send-A-Friend
(2) COMMENTS

Psynawpsis:
I don't know about this, I've had one of these for almost 10 years now and they only thing that it comes in handy f...More »


Comments

By Olsparkee at 3:08 PM ON 08/12/08

Nice markup on $12.50 worth of parts!
But hey, Good Luck with that.

By Psynawpsis at 1:59 AM ON 09/11/08

I don't know about this, I've had one of these for almost 10 years now and they only thing that it comes in handy for is hunting trips.


Leave a Comment


Type the characters you see in the picture above.

(Please be patient, it may take a moment for your comment to appear.)

Get the latest tech news
on your cellphone!
Text DVICE to 72434
DVICE on your iPhone
Follow DVICE on Twitter
Editor: Peter Pachal
editor@dvice.com
©2010, Syfy. All rights reserved.