A look at the best portable grills

Best in portable grills covers a lot of ground and a wide range of prices. Here are the best for hiking, camping with short hikes and camping or tailgating next to the vehicle.

HIKING AND BACKPACKING

The absolute best product on the market for grilling out while hiking and camping is the Grilliput. The Grilliput with its stainless steel fire bowel weighs less than two pounds. The roll up design allows the grill to literally fit in a pocket. The fire bowel allows for no trace left behind camping while offering added fire protection. The stainless steel allows for easy cleanup. Perfect for city dwellers who ride the train to the park for an afternoon cookout or for those doing the Appalachian trail. The price is right at under $50.

CAMPING OR PICNICING WITH A SHORT HIKE

Son of Hibachi outshines them all. This cool little grill only weighs fifteen pounds so almost anyone can haul it down the trail. It is designed so that the charcoal and wood chips can be stored directly inside. It is ready for cooking quickly, (seven to ten minutes) with a concentrated chimney effect.

When the cooking is over just fold it up and it works like a self-cleaning oven for effortless cleanup. It comes with a self extinguishing pouch which puts out the fire by cutting off the air. It is completely cooled to room temperature in about an hour. Even though it packs up to the size of a brief case it has 170 square inches of cooking surface. Durability is standard due to its carbon steel construction.

This little light weight power house retails for about $60. Plenty of accessories such as rotisseries and griddles are available.

TAILGATING AND CAMPING

The Weber Q 220 comes in at just around $200 dollars. It has a built in thermostat and good old Weber reliability. It weighs in at forty pounds so don’t plan on going to far from the vehicle. Wheels are optional for a little extra mobility. The grates are porcelain covered cast iron and help maintain even heat distribution. Clean up is relatively easy. It uses a disposable propane canister but can be outfitted for the large tanks or a home gas hookup. This grill gets extra styling points just because it looks cool and can cook.

The Holland Portable is the luxury liner of tailgating grills or less of course you pull yours in on its own trailer. It has 212 square inches of cooking space so it can accommodate several whole chickens or a large roast. It does not heat up quickly or cook fast. This grill is for the martini sipping laid back tailgater who wants to load up the grill, close the lid and let it do the work. Holland says ” If your lookin’ its not cookin’.” The drip pan is located between the flame and the food preventing flare ups. Stainless steel makeup lends it self to easy cleanup and a long life. The Holland portable grill uses disposable propane bottles with hookups for the larger canisters and home gas available. This grill at just around $300 is a great investment for those who plan to take it with them for many years to come.

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