Portable BBQ Grill and More In spring 2017, Tim and Wirecutter writers Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan spent over 40 hours testing full-size gas and charcoal grills, as well asgrill accessories. With all this knowledge in hand, Lesley and Tim spent 16 hours, over the course of two days, testing nine portable grills. Most portable charcoal grills have a very small cooking area, so they are only good for direct grilling of items like steak or burgers. To do any smoking, you'd need a 2-zone fire with the briquettes on one side and food on the other. Like the Weber models, this Char-Broil grill has a thick cast-aluminum body for even heat distribution. But unlike its Weber competitors, the Grill2Go is incapable of searing food beyond grill marks, because its perforated grate blocks a lot of ambient heat from the firebox. We also had a few more flare-ups with the Grill2Go than with our other picks. Steaks are prepared very, very nicely, but other foods are nearly impossible to cook well. If you need some help rounding out your camp kitchen, we've tested hundreds of products. We've tested everything from camping cookware and tables to the ideal coffee making devices for your outdoor forays. We've also tested camping stoves for car camping and lightweight, packable backpacking stoves for getting off the beaten path. Choose from barbecues of different sizes, as well as gas propane grills and charcoal burning grill options. Like the Traveler, the Weber Q2200 can also accommodate a full-size propane cylinder with an adapter. The push-button ignition is battery powered, which I actually found slightly easier to use. The Q1200 arrives mostly assembled—we were able to get it ready for testing in less than 10 minutes. Lighting it was easy thanks to its battery-powered electric ignition that’s a welcome upgrade over the less reliable piezo ignitions found on many portable gas grills. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. BBQGuys does more than test and sell grills — we show you how to use them, too. Our experts provide the recipes and skills you need to be a grill master. Our customer service reps are real people offering great service, backed by 8 weeks of hands-on training with all of our products. Cuisinart® bakeware, baking tools and equipment allows you to bring the bakery home. Try your hand at homemade cupcakes, bundt cakes, mini pies, or mini loafs. Our bakeware is perfect for pleasing a crowd or spending quality time with your own little sous chef. Enjoy a traditional grilling experience complete with smoky, chargrilled flavor. This roundup was written by Camryn Rabideau, product tester and grill expert for The Spruce Eats. She's done firsthand testing of the Weber Q2200, which took the overall spot on this list, as well as the Masterbuilt Bluetooth Digital Electric Smoker and more. Full sized grilling capabilities in a portable package - cook anything from roasts to burgers. She's an expert on all things home, including kitchen appliances, grills, and other cooking gadgets. Our R&D department develops high-quality, fairly priced grilling equipment. If your need for portability is limited to moving your grill from storage to the patio, a larger option might be best since you’ll have more grilling capacity. If you’re planning on taking your grill on a camping trip, though, a smaller, super lightweight model might make the most sense. Also, look at the grilling surface area specifically to see how much you will be able to cook at one time. The Weber Go-Anywhere grill has a porcelain-enameled steel cooking grate, as well as a push-button ignition and glass-reinforced nylon handles. One of the grill’s coolest features is its plated steel legs, which can be pivoted up to lock the lid in place during transportation. We loved that we could light it by simply turning each burner’s knob to the ignition setting—there was no need to fiddle with an ignition button. With 276 square inches of cooking surface and two burners, it has more capacity than most portable grills. We liked the consistent heating and thoughtful features on the Q1200. At 189 square inches, the Q1200’s cooking surface isn’t the largest, but it is certainly above average. While the Grill2Go comes with a special scraper, it was still a chore to get the grate clean. Use long-handled tongs to arrange the charcoal in a single layer across surface. To stop grilling, turn the temperature control dial to “off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. Insert the connection plug of the electric heating element from the inside through the opening.