I'm planning ahead for summer vacation in case I stumble across a good deal before then. Restaurants in the area we go have become lackluster over the past few years, so we are thinking we want to get a portable grill to take along and only eat a few meals out. I've already been looking at researching just about everything I can find out there and am looking for the best size, convenience, value combination. Thinking we might use it for some family get togethers and maybe even turn it into a starter grill in a few years when my son gets an apartment or something.
These trips are fishing trips, so when the weather is permitting, we're generally fishing more than wanting to tend to a cooker. When the weather isn't cooperating, I'm guessing I wouldn't want to tend to most travel type of smokers.
Anyway, I quickly ruled out the Weber Go Anywhere series and most of the other sub $100 propane offerings I've seen as they look like they'll only last a short time. I've thought about the PKGO and the Weber Jumbo Joe, but not sure I want the hassle of charcoal and all the accessories I'd likely want with it (chimney, starter cubes, extra tongs or charcoal rake, etc.). I'm thinking this will be burgers, brats, chicken breasts, steaks...all pretty quick meals. GMG Davy Crocket seems pretty big and heavy as well as likely performs very mediocre for steaks and burgers. What I seem to be gravitating towards are the Weber Q1200 or Q2200 grills. This would also allow the wife and in-laws the ability to maybe use it some to. My FIL might help with the charcoal, but the wife and MIL definitely wouldn't. Transportation space is usually pretty limited with all the fishing gear and suitcases.
So, what other good quality options am I missing? Who here has a Weber Q? Do you still use it? Would you buy another? How much can you really cook on a 1000/1200? Would 6 - 1/2lb burgers fit on it? How about 5 10 oz steaks or 5-6 chicken breasts? Have you found a smoke box that works to help add a little more flavor? Does the food taste any better than cooking it in a skillet without the flavorizer bars the full sized Webers have?
These trips are fishing trips, so when the weather is permitting, we're generally fishing more than wanting to tend to a cooker. When the weather isn't cooperating, I'm guessing I wouldn't want to tend to most travel type of smokers.
Anyway, I quickly ruled out the Weber Go Anywhere series and most of the other sub $100 propane offerings I've seen as they look like they'll only last a short time. I've thought about the PKGO and the Weber Jumbo Joe, but not sure I want the hassle of charcoal and all the accessories I'd likely want with it (chimney, starter cubes, extra tongs or charcoal rake, etc.). I'm thinking this will be burgers, brats, chicken breasts, steaks...all pretty quick meals. GMG Davy Crocket seems pretty big and heavy as well as likely performs very mediocre for steaks and burgers. What I seem to be gravitating towards are the Weber Q1200 or Q2200 grills. This would also allow the wife and in-laws the ability to maybe use it some to. My FIL might help with the charcoal, but the wife and MIL definitely wouldn't. Transportation space is usually pretty limited with all the fishing gear and suitcases.
So, what other good quality options am I missing? Who here has a Weber Q? Do you still use it? Would you buy another? How much can you really cook on a 1000/1200? Would 6 - 1/2lb burgers fit on it? How about 5 10 oz steaks or 5-6 chicken breasts? Have you found a smoke box that works to help add a little more flavor? Does the food taste any better than cooking it in a skillet without the flavorizer bars the full sized Webers have?
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