As with all grills, you should scrub the grates thoroughly with a grill brush while the grates are still hot—this will minimize carbonized, crusted-on food that’s tough to clean later. But some portable gas grills come with handy removable drip trays, which collect grease and are easy to remove, wipe out, and wash clean. Some portable grills have dishwasher-safe components, although all we tested can be wiped down with a damp cloth, scrub brush, or even hosed down. If you’re a grilling enthusiast who travels often, consider this model that collapses down like a stroller and then rolls along its two wheels that are large enough to handle irregular surfaces. They can make it over rougher terrain and are just as easy to wheel through the sand. We also appreciated that the lid has a clip to keep it closed while in transit, so you don’t have to worry about losing parts.
As an outdoor educator, he has also taught many a hungry teenager the art of creating delicious meals with small stoves. A long time ago, Ross’s dad was the head chef at the Steak Pit, arguably the best place to get a perfectly seared filet mignon the state of Utah. After learning how to grill from his dad and following his footsteps, Ross worked in the kitchens of several restaurants in the Lake Tahoe area. While living in the Tetons, Trish split her time between split-boarding remote peaks in the Greater Yellowstone and managing a small bakery in Driggs, Idaho. After relocating to the Eastern Sierra, she now works as a private chef, often preparing gourmet meals for large groups in remote locations.
Unlike Weber’s gas grills, the Grill2Go X200 latches tightly shut with two clips on the front. This allows you to effortlessly carry the whole thing with one hand (convenient if you need to lug it a few hundred yards). Grilling with charcoal does have some downsides that make it less convenient, especially with a portable grill.
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The Weber Traveler portable gas BBQ grill offers 320 square inches of cooking space to create the grilled foods you love anytime, anywhere. Weber Traveler gas grills are perfect for tailgating, camping or small spaces like apartment balconies. The durable stainless steel burner produces 13,000 BTUs and the infinite control burner valve allows you to set it to the precise temperature you need with an easy-to-use knob. This Weber portable gas grill features a side work table so you have space to spread out, as well as three convenient tool hooks. The Weber Traveler also features a built-in lid thermometer, a porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grate which conducts heat evenly across its surface, a porcelain-enameled steel body, and a built-in grill cart. The compact Traveler grill cart is designed for easy, one-handed setup and fold down, and has an automatic lid lock and all-weather wheels for navigating rough terrain.
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The Weber Q series grills are the most expensive portables we’ve tested. But the price is justified by the grill’s build-quality and Weber’s warranty and overall reputation for longevity. The Weber Q 1200 weber portable grill is flare-up resistant and excellent at maintaining consistent heat. It’s constructed from quality materials, has some nice extra features, and is reasonably comfortable to carry (although heavy).
I managed to smoke nine chicken breasts, and another time I fit two racks of ribs. If you need to grill for a crowd, pick up the second grill grate for $128, but even without it I never felt cramped while cooking for five (two adults, three ravenous children). Of all the charcoal grills I tested, the Weber Jumbo Joe strikes the best balance of affordability, features, and ease of use.