After testing 9 portable grills, here are the 3 best for tailgates and camping

The best portable grills we tested

Best portable propane grill

Weber Q 2800N+ Gas Grill

Best portable charcoal grill

Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill

Best portable pellet grill

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

The best portable grill has to cook batches of burgers for a crowd. It must fit in a car without taking up an entire row of seats. In a perfect world, it also reduces cleanup, so you can hit the road whenever the barbecue or tailgate ends.

That’s a long list of requirements, and after testing nine portable grills, I realized it’s hard to find a cooker that meets all of them. Because no matter how you prefer to fire things up — with liquid propane, charcoal briquettes or wood pellets — shrinking a grill’s footprint in the name of cooking anywhere is going to come with tradeoffs. Three options, though, stood out as the best grills for delivering patio-level performance well beyond the backyard.

Weber Q 2800N+ Gas Grill

The Q 2800N+ has huge grilling capabilities for something so small. It has enough cooking space for 12 burgers but fits in the trunk of a compact sedan, and its quality rivals permanent setups that cost twice as much.

Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill

Anyone can use the Smokey Joe in almost any location. It’s light enough to carry with one hand and a no-brainer entry point to cooking with charcoal.

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

The Ranger might not have the space for a whole hog, but this suitcase-sized smoker is how you’ll infuse a hint of hickory at low or high temperatures. It’s welcoming to beginner smokers and capable for the more experienced.

Best portable propane grill: Weber Q 2800N+ Gas Grill

Propane is a popular fuel source for portable grilling because it turns on and off instantly; you don’t have to wait around for it to fizzle out like charcoal. Of all propane options I tested, the Weber Q 2800N+ showed the most value as a grill designed to minimize hassle and maximize cooking capabilities. It’s for those who want something that can handle the demand of a cookout and be the only grill you need to own, portable or not.

The Q 2800N+ heated up faster than any other grill I tested, reaching 450 degrees Fahrenheit in less than two minutes. After another 5 minutes, it had soared to 620 degrees F. But unlike other propane options that could blast the heat, the Q 2800N+ then dropped temperatures below 400 degrees F when I lowered the dial. Its precision is promising for those who want to do more than torch hot dogs; it can help sear a steak then still finish at medium rare.

That kind of control is usually reserved for larger grills outfitted with several burners and the space to create different heat zones. The Q 2800N+ has just two burners: one ring around the rectangular shape and an additional strip across the center. Go for both for high heat. Stick to the center burner for low-temp techniques. Or just run the main burner to get even heat distribution ideal for a major spread. This grill offered the second-largest cooking space of everything I tested, with its 320 square inches of grates able to handle 12 burgers at once, plus about 6 inches of clearance to the roof of the lid.

With culinary chops this robust, it’s wild to me that a not-so-muscular chap such as myself can pick up the Q 2800N+, carry it to my minuscule Toyota Corolla and easily fit it into the trunk. I tried squeezing every grill I tested in there along with my tailgating gear — a list that includes a 5-pound propane tank, a backpack cooler, a camping chair, a bag of additional grilling accessories and my emergency car kit — and half of the competition couldn’t manage.

Snap-on side tables that store inside the legs of the 2800N+ help it stay small in transit. The grease trap can slide out if you tilt the grill toward the front when you lift it up, but that’s a small gripe I’ll tolerate if it means cleanup is a breeze (other propane options I tested get messy and delay breakdown).

There are a few tradeoffs made with the 2800N+ of which shoppers should be aware. It’s a tabletop model. While I also tested a grill that includes a built-in collapsible cart, not having one on the 2800N+ is better for flexibility. Bring your own table to add a prep station, or save packing space and let something like a truck tailgate or picnic bench prop you up.

The Q 2800N+ also has a full-size propane tank hose attached out of the box, meaning it’s not compatible with those little 1-pound green propane tanks popular with campers. Aftermarket adapters exist, but Weber discourages their use because the 20,000 BTUs of this grill are a bit much for those tiny fuel sources. This might sound disappointing at first, but I think it’s an advantage.

Even if you’re hesitant to haul around a standard 20-pound propane tank, investing in a smaller tank eases that burden and is more economical than store-bought 1-pound canisters, which the US Department of Transportation forbids refilling. I just bought this 5-pound tank for about $110 and filled it for $10. When a 1-pound canister is $11, the math quickly tilts in my favor. I’ll be in the green with three refills of my 5-pound tank ($140 for 15 pounds of propane, fewer refills and a tank I’ll use for years) compared to 15 1-pound canisters ($165, plus way too many trips to the store and the effort of finding a place to safely dispose of them).

Factoring those savings into the equation doesn’t make the Q 2800N+ cheap. It’s not. But it’s worth it for the performance it delivers, which is terrific wherever you’re grilling, and a generous 5-year warranty that’s longer than what’s carried by most other propane grills I tested.

Best portable charcoal grill: Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill

If the Weber propane grill we crowned is for the weekend warrior, the Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill is for the casual who still cares. It’s not flashy, but this simple kettle still cooks efficiently and effectively for smaller crowds. And once you get a little practice with this style, its analog feel is actually fun.

The pessimist in me could look at all the flaws of the Smokey Joe and move on. It only narrowly fits 6 burgers at once. Charcoal grills take time to light, then require additional patience because one this small is generally a slower cooker than high-powered propane. This was the only grill I tested that didn’t have a built-in thermometer. But those drawbacks get buried by the list of all the features that make this affordable grill a bargain.

The construction of the Smokey Joe is infinitely portable. It’s 8 pounds, so my Chihuahua weighs more. I can carry it with one hand. When I packed it into the trunk of my car, I had room for double the supplies I was taking. Its “Tuck-N-Carry” lid, the newest update to this decades-old design, snaps shut so you know you won’t spread ashes everywhere.

When it’s time to cook, that lid uses the same bar that snaps it into place to rest on the side of the grill. I suggest using a charcoal chimney and a fire starter to heat your charcoal, which will take about 15 minutes but guarantee you’re ready to cook when time’s up. Even with just a 14-inch diameter, there was space to arrange the coals how I preferred, leaving about a quarter of the drum empty for indirect heat.

It felt almost unfair that the Smokey Joe starts at just $55 (it’s $65 for blue or orange porcelain enamel at Weber), because the results off this grill were no less delicious than what fancier fuel formats offered, proving there’s nothing wrong with going basic. Just make sure you have the time to let your charcoal cool or a safe space to dispose of the hot coals if you’re packing up after eating.

Best portable pellet grill: Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill

Pellet smoking doesn’t have to involve hulking hunks of meat and cavernous cookers. The Traeger Ranger is the smallest design from a brand synonymous with the category, and it makes the most of every inch. It’s beginner-friendly with an automated system that removes the intimidation of a new fuel format, and what I’d suggest to anyone who wants to step up their barbecue game without committing to a machine that costs thousands and overtakes the backyard.

If your familiarity with smoking comes from frequenting a barbecue joint, you might think smoking is more complicated than grilling. In reality, it usually just requires more time. The Ranger, with the ability to regulate its temperature between 165 and 450 degrees Fahrenheit, unlocks smoking’s signature low-and-slow approach while still being able to pull off faster cooks. In my tests, it reached max temp in just 11 minutes, then was able to drop back down to 300 degrees F in 13 minutes.

Nothing I tested did a better job of distributing heat evenly, as evidenced by perfectly browned toast and dozens of the best wings I’ve ever made myself (that skin was crisp!). The best part is how hands-off the entire process is. It only takes pressing a few buttons to go from off to full-go. Timer functions and a temperature probe mean you don’t have to babysit.

While you’re snagging your next summer ale or keeping an eye on the kids, the Ranger is making moves under the hood. On its left side, an 8-pound-capacity hopper houses small pellets of 100% wood, which are fed into a tiny basin on the right side via an automated auger. That basin has a small prong that gets super hot, igniting the pellets into a fire that produces smoke. The machine then uses a blower to sustain the burn and reach a set temperature that indirectly cooks your food because a large drip tray sits between the grilling surface and the fire pot.

If it sounds technical for something labeled as portable, I get it. But the Ranger pulls it off with a clever build. While most smokers look like giant drums on legs, this one is a briefcase a bit bigger than carry-on luggage that still fits in my car without issue. At 60 pounds, it’s a tougher lift than my other winners, but it’s still movable by yourself.

Of course, you’re sacrificing cooking space by squeezing so much into such a tiny frame. The Ranger’s 176 square inches of grates don’t have the room for a 15-pound brisket. You’ll be better off with spare ribs or smoked sausage. And don’t overlook the major disclaimer that the Ranger runs on electricity. It requires power — like from a campsite hookup, an EV or a generator — to turn it on and keep it running.

As long as you have a power source within reach, it’s hard to ask for a more authentic smoking experience at this size than what you get with the Ranger.

How we tested

To me, a grill is at its best when its spoils can be enjoyed with friends and family. It’s why a portable grill is a worthwhile investment even if it might spend some time on a literal shelf. I set out to find grills that could work just as well in the unfamiliar territory of a tailgate, a campsite or a public park as they could in the comfort of a backyard.

I ended up with nine models that had to be able to fit in my car, then assessed them in a series of heating and cooking trials. While I cooked all sorts of meals using this pool, my main guinea pig item was Kirkland Signature quarter-pound frozen ground beef patties to stay consistent across cooks. Here’s how I made my evaluations.

Cooking

• Setup and warmup: A portable grill shouldn’t be a hassle to get going, because cooking away from your home involves enough moving parts as it is. I assessed how simple it was to fire up each grill and how long it took to get to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Temperature management: After they reached that 450-degree threshold, I ran each grill on high (where applicable) for 5 minutes to see how hot it could get. I then attempted to lower temperatures, whether that be through programmed controls or manual techniques, with the best options giving me the control to drop temperatures back down below 400 degrees.
• Heat distribution: Regardless of the style of grill, you want to have control over where your fuel source is focused. I turned on all burners on propane grills and distributed coals in charcoal grills, then spread slices of white bread across the grates. After one minute, I checked to see how evenly browned the bread was.
• Cooking space: More room to cook means the ability to feed more people and the freedom to cook bigger foods. I accounted for how many square inches each grill included on its grates and how much clearance it had from the grates to the closed lid, as well as how well-made the grates were.
• Wind resistance: When you’re bringing a portable grill to new places, you might not have the protection of a fence or a house to cut down the wind. I waved a leaf blower toward each grill from about 5 feet away to see if it would extinguish the heat source.

Portability

• Size and weight: Even if it’s obvious, it has to be said: A portable grill has to be sized such that it’s not a bear to move it around. While that’s subjective to an extent, I gauged each model’s portability by how well it fit into the trunk of my Toyota Corolla and how taxing it was to carry it there from my yard. You might laugh at that if you have all the space of a truck bed, but it was a useful test in separating the grills that were a pain to pick up from those that were truly made to be moved.
• Design: Even if they’re all trying to cook your food, portable grills can be designed in myriad ways. I assessed the touchpoints of each — handles, lids, stands — to see how they contributed to stability and durability. The best options felt sturdy, stayed cool during use and worked as intended without tinkering or failure.
• Cleaning and breakdown: This might be the number one aspect of true portability, because once you’re done grilling, that grill has to come home. How messy does it get? Does it cool down quickly? Will it be safe to move in 10 minutes, two hours or tomorrow? While this is sometimes a function of the style of the grill, the best options I tested offered ways to get back in the car efficiently.

Value

• Price: Should a portable grill just be dirt cheap, or is it worth paying for extra features and build quality? That might depend on your needs. I made sure any recommendations lived up to the price and considered that these grills might not get as much use as something parked in your backyard.
• Fuel cost: What powers this grill, and is it expensive or annoying to find in stores? I tested several different kinds of grills and kept each fuel source in mind when calculating overall value.
• Warranty: Proper maintenance can push a portable grill into “buy it for life” territory, but these are also products that get put under a lot of elemental stress. Things happen. Generous warranty periods gave a boost to my assessment where applicable.

How to choose a portable grill

Pick a fuel source

Propane

All of the three fuel sources I tested for this guide — propane, charcoal and pellets — come with pros and cons. Propane is likely your easiest option, according to the barbecue experts I spoke with. Joe Rouse, president of the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association, almost wanted to call it “dummy-proof” because of how friendly it is to novices. Even if you’re not a beginner, it’s great because of how quickly you can start and stop. “Hook it up, you light it, you cook your food, you turn the bottle off, you disconnect it, your grill probably cools down in just 30 minutes,” Kansas City Barbeque Society CEO Rod Gray said. “Then you put it all away.”

Whether it’s referred to as propane or liquid propane, it’s the same substance that’s found in the 20-pound tanks exchanged at gas stations and grocery stores all over. Because I use my portable grill often, I bought a 5-pound tank that’s easier to carry. You can also buy disposable 1-pound propane tanks (they’re widely available, I purchased some at Target during testing). But those can get expensive in the long run.

If you’re sacrificing anything with propane, it’s probably flavor. It’s not that you can’t cook great food with it — you absolutely can — but the smoky depth created by meat dripping onto charcoal is hard to recreate.

Charcoal

Charcoal might be even more accessible than propane, as it’s sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, hardware stores and more. The most common kind of charcoal you’ll encounter is in briquette form. “That’s going to give you a really even cook because briquettes are bound with clay, so they don’t tend to burn really hot,” Gray said. “They burn pretty steadily and consistently. And then if you stepped up to lump charcoal, which is truly pure wood that’s been lit on fire and then extinguished, that’s going to burn hotter and burn faster and burn a little cleaner maybe.” Try to steer clear of anything labeled as quick-lighting, as it usually is made with additives.

Rouse uses charcoal in a lot of his competitions, even as other teams opt for electric smokers, because of its reliability and versatility. Even in a small kettle like the 14-inch Smokey Joe, “you can set it up for indirect and you can set it up to do a reverse sear,” he said. “You can do all of that just by how you’re positioning and managing your charcoal.”

Compared to propane, a charcoal grill is going to take about 15 minutes longer to reach a suitable temperature for grilling. That’s the case no matter how you light your charcoal. Lighter fluid is an option, but make sure you wait long enough that it burns off so your food doesn’t develop a chemical taste. I used a charcoal chimney for this test, a method approved by both experts I consulted. It’s a metal cylinder that elevates the charcoal over a fire starter to let in oxygen, similar to how a smokeless fire pit works. To further prioritize portability, Gray suggests paraffin cubes so you can leave your chimney at home.

The downside of charcoal is not lighting it, it’s extinguishing it. Even cheap charcoal will stay hot for hours. If you’re cooking at a tailgate and then heading to a game, it can be hazardous to leave those hot coals behind. Gray recounted car fires breaking out at Kansas City Chiefs tailgates because of charcoal handled improperly at the end of a tailgate. If you find yourself in a similar situation, see if there’s a communal disposal bin (not a trash can) to dump your hot coals in.

The best plan is to let a charcoal cook burn out on its own, but if you’re pressed for time, make sure you close the intake and exhaust on your grill. That will naturally smother the coals and lower the temperature more rapidly and help prevent any hot ash from shaking loose.

Pellets

Lastly, consider pellets. They’re 100% wood, made by compressing sawdust so tightly that it sticks together via its own natural adhesives. Once lit inside the firepot of a smoker, like what exists in the Traeger Ranger, the resulting flame is steadily fanned to impart flavor via that signature smoke. “Hot and fast is kind of the way people are going for smoking in competitions,” Rouse said. “So you’re probably getting more smoke from a pellet grill because it’s always circulating.”

Because most pellet smokers regulate the intake of additional pellets automatically to maintain a set temperature, they’re simple to use. When Gray first started using pellet smokers in barbecue competitions, some people felt as if he had been cheating. They’ve come a long way since their inception in the 1980s, with big-box stores stocking them regularly

That said, pellet grills need electricity to run. If you don’t have a portable power source, they’re off the table.

Define portable

If this test taught me one thing, it’s that “portable” doesn’t have a universal definition when it comes to grills. As you decide which grill is best for you, your definition of portable might differ from the next person’s. For starters, consider how you’ll transport your grill. If I’m driving mine to a tailgate, it’s probably going in my small Toyota Corolla, and I have to get it into that car myself. That meant some of the larger grills in my testing pool, while still technically portable, were harder to get to the final destination than others.

Also, don’t overlook cleanup. “Because if it’s portable, you’re putting it in your vehicle somewhere,” Gray said, “and if you don’t happen to have a truck with a truck bed, they need to clean up pretty nicely so you’re not putting a greasy, dirty grill or pit in your trunk.” The mess that came with some of the grills I tested made a significant difference in my evaluations.

Trial and error

Both experts I spoke with for this guide stressed that the first time you try out your portable grill should not be during the big tailgate or camping trip. These cooking methods can take a bit of practice, especially if you’re new to charcoal. Heck, I even botched my first charcoal cook during testing, pouring the briquettes out of the chimney way too early. Give yourself at least one or two attempts at home before going out on the road, where backup plans will be harder to come by.

Other portable grills we tested

Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Propane Grill

A messy cleanup routine was the main pain point with this propane grill that came close to earning top honors. Its collapsible cart makes it a great option for anyone who won’t be traveling with a surface to cook on.

The Coleman RoadTrip 285, especially when on sale, puts up a strong case for the best portable propane grill title. It heats up a little slower than my top pick, but it retains that heat well — almost too well. I struggled to bring its temperature down after it blasted over 600 degrees Fahrenheit during testing. The best part about cooking with the RoadTrip 285 is its selection of burners; with separate dials for each half of the grill, plus an extra center burner for high heat, it’s set up well for dual-zone cooking. And if you know you won’t have a surface to set your grill on, the collapsible wheeled stand is somewhat of a game changer. I’ve used it at tailgates and received multiple compliments from total strangers.

Cleanup is a bit of a mess with this grill. Instead of a small drip tray somewhere at the bottom of the grill, a large drip pan surrounds the grates. Coleman suggests you fill that pan with water like a moat. But unless you have the space to dump that water out without making a total mess, it felt like a lose-lose. Skip the water and the entire grill becomes a greasy mess. Use it and you have a pool of greasy water.

Camp Chef Gridiron Gameday Portable Griddle

Swapping grill grates for a griddle opens up tons of culinary options. This massive flat-top from Camp Chef is worth looking at if cooking space is your main priority.

A flat-top griddle “makes you feel like a chef,” according to Rouse. He’s spot-on. Nothing I tested had the cooking surface area to match the Camp Chef Gridiron Gameday. At 425 square inches, it fits 15 burgers at once, and its cast-iron surface led to crispy edges even without smashing the patties. This griddle has two propane burner zones that get hot fast and offer plenty of control; when I tested heat distribution with slices of white bread, the hot half of the griddle clearly left the toast a bit darker, with just a small zone of lower temperatures at the front of the griddle.

If you plan to cook multiple meals and different kinds of foods that could fall through grates — breakfasts of eggs, bacon and hash browns come to mind — this versatile setup is great value at $300. Just be ready for pros and cons in terms of portability. The durable grease drain at the front of the Gridiron Gameday makes cleanup one of the easiest of the testing pool, but griddles require a good amount of care in the long run. Its overall footprint (25 inches wide, 11 inches tall, 22 inches deep) also makes it tough to carry even though it’s a manageable 46 pounds.

Charbroil Bistro Pro Tabletop Gas Grill

I had a few gripes with this propane model, but it’s an affordable alternative to some of the pricier competitors that finished ahead of it in my rankings.

If you’re just looking for a cheap propane grill, the Charbroil will fire up and cook your food without fail. But it didn’t feel like it was worth the concessions compared to the other propane options I tested. Even at its lowest setting, it was hard to keep this grill under 500 degrees F. Its grates trap a lot of debris and have a deep zig-zag pattern that was stubborn to clean. And though the Bistro Pro is far lighter than every other propane option I tested, it was too tall to easily fit inside the trunk of my tiny car.

Kamado Joe Joe Jr. Ceramic Portable Charcoal Grill

It’s only portable with two people, but this small kamado grill is elite at retaining heat and moisture. It can master high-heat and low-and-slow recipes.

I’ve had this portable grill for about a year now, and it’s absolutely worth the money. Kamado grills are expensive because they’re made of thick ceramic that acts as a better insulator than other thin constructions. That’s especially useful if you’re cooking in the cold and wind, and it’s great for turning lump charcoal into scorching-hot sears and hours-long slow cooks alike (you should try the pulled pork butt I’ve made on this). The Joe Jr. takes time to get going — 22 minutes to reach 450 degrees F during my test — and some practice to optimize airflow to maintain your desired temp. Likewise, it takes hours to cool down even after you shut its intake.

Though the Joe Jr. is Kamado Joe’s smallest kamado grill, I wouldn’t recommend it for every portable situation. It’s 82 pounds. One day I’m going to throw my back out trying to drag it from my patio to my shed. I didn’t even try to fit it into my car because I’d hurt myself trying and it wouldn’t fit. If you do have the space to transport it, use at least two people and be delicate. The ceramic is fragile.

Oklahoma Joe’s Rambler Portable Tabletop Charcoal Grill

If you want to go with charcoal cooking, the Rambler is a solid Goldilocks option. It costs and offers more than the Smokey Joe but isn’t as specialized as the Joe Jr.

Let’s ignore the fact that for some reason every charcoal grill I tested includes my name, Joe, and focus on The Rambler. Oklahoma Joe’s tabletop charcoal grill occupies a middle ground among the group of charcoal options in my pool. Compared to my top pick, it has larger cooking space, more flexibility for your charcoal arrangement, and a thermometer to help remove some guesswork. It’s not the insulator the Joe Jr. is, though it comes with the benefit of a lighter profile. Ultimately, the Smokey Joe provides superior portability and better value for well under $100.

Recteq The Road Warrior 340P

While more expensive than the Traeger Ranger, the Road Warrior looks and acts more like a traditional smoker. Its huge smoking drum and pellet hopper allow for longer, larger cooks.

If there’s a critique of the Traeger Ranger, it’s that it’s not big enough to fit cuts of meat that are best smoked. The Recteq Road Warrior 340P answers that criticism with far more cooking space inside its smoking drum. That made a difference when trying to fit a turkey breast or a pork butt for slow-and-low cooking. If you know that’s the main reason you’re looking at a portable smoker, the Road Warrior could be a better buy, as both options responded well to my temperature-change tests. Traeger, though, has the edge in portability. Recteq’s folding cart is useful for rolling, but the entire unit was a chore to get into a car. It’s definitely a two-person task.

FAQs

Are portable grills worth it?

Yes, a portable grill is especially worth it if you’re specifically looking for a grill that can survive the rigors of moving around a lot. Other grills that might not be marketed as portable but still fit into a truck will take a beating if they get knocked around or need to be partially taken apart for transportation.

How is a portable grill different from a camping stove?

Though both often run on propane, a camping stove features one or multiple burners to heat cookware — such as pots, pans and kettles — while a portable grill cooks food directly over its heat source.

Can I use any pellets in my Traeger smoker?

While Traeger suggests using its own pellets in the brand’s smokers, I’ve seen plenty of users who use third-party pellets. However, you need to make sure the pellets are food-grade. Other pellets used for heating and not cooking often contain additives that can be unsafe for your grill and for you.

How do I dispose of my 1-pound propane tanks?

Don’t throw 1-pound propane tanks in the trash or recycling because any leftover propane can pose a threat of exploding during the collection process. It’s best to check with your local sanitation department or search for a place that would accept hazardous waste.

Can you use a portable grill indoors?

None of the portable grills we tested should be used indoors because the burning of their fuel creates dangerous carbon monoxide.

Meet our experts

For this article, we consulted the following experts to gain their professional insights:

• Rod Gray, CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and a Certified Barbecue Judge with decades of experience participating in barbecue competitions
• Joe Rouse, president of the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association and a Certified Barbecue Judge who also competes with his barbecue team, Rough Cut Q

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For this article, CNN Underscored associate testing writerJoe Bloss burned through a lot of propane, charcoal and pellets to find the best portable grills. He assessed each grill’s cooking capabilities with various heating trials and evaluated their portability by loading and unloading them into his sedan. Bloss has covered several grilling and cooking topics for CNN Underscored, as he tested and reviewed the best fire pits and chronicled his experience with the viral Ninja FlexFlame.

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