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Old 03-10-2013, 09:33 AM   #1
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Outdoor grill recommendations

CP here. I want to purchase an outside grill that offers a lot of options but is still portable. Any suggestions?
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Old 03-10-2013, 09:45 AM   #2
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If you want to go small, and don't mind charcoal only, you can't beat a Cobb Grill. Usable just about anywhere outdoors, because the outside surface never gets hot enough to burn. I've even seen them used while they were sitting on a plastic tablecloth.

With warmer weather coming up, and more chances to do some grilling, I plan to buy myself a Cobb Grill.

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Old 03-10-2013, 09:48 AM   #3
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The small black Weber, either charcoal or gas. One style is round and the other a rectangle shape. The rectangle one is easier to store for travel and takes up less room.
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We use this one but only paid $80 for it. 3 years old and still works great! We also got a carrying case for it at the Coleman outlet.


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What options are you wanting?
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We use a Weber Q200. I have found that we really don't need one that big and the Q100 would have been a better fit for us as well as easier to store.
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This is my AS only grill. It stays in the trailer in the storage bag and comes out once a year for a thorough cleaning (in the dishwasher, disassembled...but don't tell my wife). I have had it for at least 10 or 12 years and it has served me well.

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I also have this one at home, now that there are just 2 of us at home. I like it a lot, but too big for regular AS travel. I will throw it in the truck if we are going to a "reunion" or gathering AS trip where we will cook for a lot of folks, but that's maybe once a year.

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Depends a little bit on how many you're cooking for. In my case, it's almost always 2 or 3, and the smaller Weber Q100 works fine, takes up little space, stores easily. But few "options" whatever that means. The Coleman is larger and I've seen them used to cook for 5-6 people ... but it IS larger, and if you were to include e.g. the folding "table" gizmo, they get larger yet.

I cook on a campground table or my truck's tailgate, so avoid hauling one more thing. YMMV.
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I have both the Weber Q100 and Q200. The 100 is perfect for my wife and I. When camping with a group I'll bring along the 200 for group dinner.
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Easy solution

I use a small Hibachi style charcoal grill, although it's a little on the heavy side.

An even easier solution is a campfire tripod. Make up your campfire for a cozy evening, for cooking place this guy above the flame. A chain allows you to raise and lower the cooking grate. Place tinfoil on the grate and puncture holes for even easier cleanup. Then when you're done, simply remove the tripod, and it's back to cozy campfire for the night.

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This is my AS only grill. It stays in the trailer in the storage bag and comes out once a year for a thorough cleaning (in the dishwasher, disassembled...but don't tell my wife). I have had it for at least 10 or 12 years and it has served me well.

Camco 57301 Olympian 4100 Tabletop Grill : Amazon.com : Automotive


I also have this one at home, now that there are just 2 of us at home. I like it a lot, but too big for regular AS travel. I will throw it in the truck if we are going to a "reunion" or gathering AS trip where we will cook for a lot of folks, but that's maybe once a year.

Coleman - Coleman- Portable Propane Grill - Roadtrip® Grill LXE - RoadTrip® Grill LXE
I wish I'd seen the Camco when I was shopping for a portable gas grill last year. That's exactly the type of unit I wanted to replace an old (long-lasting) Charbroil gas grill.

I ended up buying... Portable Stainless Steel Gas Grill with Cover - Sam's Club

It's a robust design with two burners. I've grown to like the two burner system because it allows me to use indirect heat when necessary. My only complaint... this thing is relatively large - about 1-1/2 times the Camco unit.
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Here is an interesting one, silver and hot.

Amazon.com: Solaire Anywhere Portable Infrared Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel: Patio, Lawn & Garden
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here is the same grill just a different version

Amazon.com: Solaire Everywhere! Portable Infrared Grill: Patio, Lawn & Garden

here is the Solaire website

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The small black Weber, either charcoal or gas. One style is round and the other a rectangle shape. The rectangle one is easier to store for travel and takes up less room.
We use the rectangular small Weber...we have both the charcoal one and the propane (canister) versions. I like them for their ease of storage/packing and portability while traveling...and they are very simple grills. They are large enough to grill for 2 - 6 people depending on what you're grilling.
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We have the Coleman Road Trip. Wife thinks it's great. I despise it -- heavy, bulky and generally annoying, although it might be okay if we stayed the same place for several days at a time ...
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Outdoor grill recommendations

I have had a Napoleon Freestyle PTSS215P/PI that I purchased a little more than 2.5 years ago. While it takes a little practice to master the method of cooking with the Ceramic Infrared Heating Element, once mastered, it is a wonderful grill that is unusually quick to heat/cook for a portable grill. It is all stainless steel so it is easy to clean . . . if that can be said for any grill.


The manufacturer offers a number of options. It is designed to utilize the small portable appliance LP Gas cylinders, but the manufacturer also offers a hose kit to connect to standard LP Gas cylinders in addition to an adapter for use in RVs. A mini side table/arm is offered, and I have gotten quite a bit of use from mine. I also purchased the griddle that takes up about half of the cooking surface when it is used, and it is another feature that I like. The number of options is large for such a small grill. See this link.
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Been down the Solaire Infrared route , now use a small inexpensive Weber charcoal grill. But the Cobb Grill sounds kind of intriguing.
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Recently started using the Volcano Grill. You can use wood, charcoal or propane, works great with Dutch ovens and has an incredibly small footprint when collapsed. I've tried several different grills and so far this is a favorite!
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lots of great ideas - here's one from my mother-in-law:

EGGS | Big Green Egg - The Ultimate Cooking Experience

anyone have any experience with this?
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The BGE is the best for slow cooking and for many things, but is very heavy and the internal parts don’t travel well.
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