Whether you’re camping, tailgating, or enjoying a day on the boat, a portable grill makes it easy to enjoy delicious grilled food on the go. From compact tabletop models to our modular cooking system – the Crossover, we have something for everyone. Whether you need a portable charcoal grill or you prefer the convenience of gas, we have you covered. Use the filters below to sort by size, fuel type, or price, and find the right grill for your next adventure.
The Vargo Fire Box uses a clever folding design to form a campfire pit. It only sports enough room for about four small burgers, so isn’t the grill to bring for a huge party (unless your group has some patience). The Cuisinart Chef Style Propane grill adds a touch of elegance you’d expect to find from bulkier (and more expensive) grills. The small but mighty Cuisinart grill doesn’t take up a lot trunk room when you pack it for trips on the go, but gives you a similar grill to what you’d expect of a bigger backyard grill.
These helped keep grease and drippings away from the flames while still allowing ambient heat to brown between grill marks. In our tests, burgers from the Q 1200 had the most seared surface area of all the burgers we grilled, and more browning means better flavor. They’re commonly constructed from thin porcelainized steel with thin wire-rod Grills Portable Grills grilling grates. This simple construction is what makes them budget friendly and lighter weight. And with proper care, a charcoal grill should still last for many years. First, assembly is a non-issue, as it consists of lining up the grates after taking the grill out of the box, and it took longer to unpack than to make it ready to cook.
Every grill flared somewhat, but the Q 1200 (and the Coleman below) have heavy enameled cast-iron grates that are closed over the burners, which helps keep the flaring under control. Full sized grilling capabilities in a portable package – cook anything from roasts to burgers. It has two magnetic vents which, when set to half open, allow the grill to stay at 250°F for an hour. I checked the grill every 20 minutes and was able to keep it at that temperature on less than a full chimney of charcoal. Our camping grills were tested from the Mojave Desert to the pine forests of Maine, from warm summer nights to snowy winter evenings—during afternoon grills and by camping lantern at night.
For one, the Grill2Go X200 has a maximum 9,500 Btu output, versus the Weber Q 1200’s 8,500 Btu. When we preheated it for five minutes on high, the Grill2Go X200 reached over 600 °F, while the Weber Q 1200 never broke 525 °F. As a result, we had to manage moderate flare-ups while cooking burgers, chicken, and brats. The Q 1200’s small fold-out side tables are handy for keeping grill tools within reach, though we wouldn’t feel confident resting a large tray brimming with meat or other heavy things on them. The thermometer in the dome lid is nice, but it isn’t necessary other than for letting you know when the grill is hot and ready.