Portable Camping Grills

More than hot dogs on a stick

Cooking and meal preparation figure prominently in a good outdoor experience, and camping grills can make this project a fulfilling and safe experience. Portable grills make cooking easier and produce food that is delicious and fun to cook, so you can enjoy not just the dinner, but the preparation as well. Whether you're looking for a grill to take camping, tailgating, or picnicking, a number of models exist that offer flexibility without sacrificing quality and efficiency. Whether you prefer a rustic, simple unit or the most technologically advanced model, consider adding grilling equipment to your supplies on your next outing.

The Stone Age

At their most basic, camping grills are simple racks to hold meat or other foods over a fire. The most compact models fold up into tiny packages that don’t take up much space inside a bag, an ideal solution for backpackers and hikers who travel far into the wilderness to camp. As the size of the unit increases, so too does the number of features it offers.

Slightly more elaborate, portable charcoal grills are made of stainless steel lined with an enamel or porcelain glaze. These units burn charcoal almost as a larger, stationary model would, with a few simple features such as an adjustable aperture in the lid to control the amount of smoke under the dome and folding legs for convenient storage or carrying. While inexpensive, these units require starter fluid and charcoal to burn bulky, heavy items that must be lugged alongside the lightweight grill.

Rocket power

A portable gas grill functions exactly like the more familiar backyard unit, only without the necessary infrastructure or pipe work. A non-vented camping grill (more or less identical to the body of a regular outdoor grill) mounts onto a simple base, complete with legs and a fuel canister. These models pack all the grilling power of a barbecue pit into a package small enough to bring along on almost any outing. Deluxe features include automatic starters, fire temperature controls, and tilt sensors to power down the unit if it should fall. Unlike charcoal grills, these units are easy to start and regulate, assuring reliable and even results with each use. A great range of models and prices exists to appeal to everyone from occasional campers to hardcore enthusiasts.

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