Portable Grills & Portable Barbecues Her expertise builds on a lifelong career in the culinary world—from a restaurant cook and caterer to a food editor at Martha Stewart. She is perfectly happy to leave all that behind to be a full-time kitchen-gear nerd. The propane coupling juts out the side, and attaching 1-pound liquid-propane canisters is easy. An adapter for the Char-Broil Grill2Go allows you to use a Type 1 tank connection for 20-pound propane tanks. The Grill2Go’s cooking grate can grill up to six large burger patties at a time. Charcoal is a fine alternative but the charcoal is heavier and messier than a small propane tank and charcoal generally takes longer to light. Small electric grills are also an option and while they sound great, remember you might not always have access to power, especially if you're camping or spending a day in the park. Plus, you won't get any of that flame-grilled goodness since there's no, well, flame. One thing to love about this model, however, is the damper adjustments that allow you to control airflow and, in turn, the heat for more precise grilling. But be aware that it might not last for as long as you want it to. It's also worth noting that you'll be getting more of a broiled result versus a traditional grill since there is no actual flame so don't expect char marks on your oblong burgers. There are a few sizes, including this mid-size GoSun Goand the larger GoSun Survival if you're planning on cooking for a group. Youwillneed a proper hitch to attach it, however, and I'd suggest taking a short test drive to ensure it's properly installed. And worth noting you'll also want two small propane tanks to get the whole grill lit. There's also an adapter sold separately to rig it up to a full-sized tank if you prefer. Grills that evenly distribute the heat across the entire grate cook food more consistently. Extreme hotspots cause patchy charring and require you to babysit your dinner, and flare-ups are annoying and can make food taste like burnt oil. Portable gas grills are generally designed to be used with small 1-pound propane tanks, and with these, a regulator is not needed. This means you don’t have to obsessively babysit your barbecued chicken to prevent excessive charring. Porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking grates are best at searing foods. Though cast iron adds an extra 5 to 10 pounds to the total weight of a grill, we think the flavorful dark crust on burgers and steaks makes it worthwhile.