Camp Grills

[ewillis]

Just picked this up...pretty sweet! 100% cast iron Lodge coal/wood hibachi grill. I typically smoke meats for large parties, but me and the family enjoy a grilled steak, chicken, or chop once in awhile. I figured I'd get this for the quick weeknight grill for 4 and also use it as my main camp grill.

I didn't know these existed until I started my search for a new grill. The bottom of my coal pan on the old one rusted out and fell through...not happening on this one!

 

[Dragos80]

How heavy is one those bad boys?

 

[ewillis]

How heavy is one those bad boys?

Bout 30# I cooked up some ribeyes tonight...no complaints! It's completely cast iron, which is cool...only 2 bolts in the entire thing.

 

[ScottT]

My wife had a cast iron hibachi that she loved when she was in college so I was thinking of getting one kind of as a blast from the past. Liked the idea, but at 31 lb I would take something else camping. Would be great for an apartment balcony tho.

 

[619TOY]

I've had one of these for years and while I love it, I freely admit it's definitely heavy. Depending on the menu, I'll usually either bring this, a Weber Go Anywhere gas or a Smokey Joe.

 

[Fly Rod]

Nice. I am using a GMG Davey Crocket potable pellet grill. It is an excellent camping grill if you like to cook on pellet stoves.

 

[doug720]

I have been using one of these for several years - Grilliput Duo™

It works really well, tiny to store, is all stainless steel, cleans easily, sets up in about 2 minutes, and is only $30!

 

[rusty_tlc]

These sold for under $10 at most grocery stores back in the 70-80's.
My wife and I had one and used it for all our grilling, at home , camping, picnics, everything. They are actually very efficient, use very little charcoal. I'd guess they weigh in under #3.

Basically impossible to find except at garage sales or thrift stores nowadays. I was tickled to find one new in the box when we emptied out my Uncles house.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Just saw this in mu photobucket, it was the maiden voyage for the grill.

 

[ewillis]

Just saw this in mu photobucket, it was the maiden voyage for the grill.

That's a nice simple set up...like it! I've been using the Lodge cast iron for a bit now and can comment on the function.
The good: uses very little charcoal, cast iron gives great heat retention, no hot spots, extremely durable, seems that the grates are the right height to grill all proteins but you need to adjust cooking/flipping time depending on which type of meat you're cooking. Fish cooks ultra quick! It's like $80 with tax/shipping...great price for such durability!

The bad: Just a bit undersized for a family of 4. I cook 2 big rib eyes at a time...allowing the first two time to rest, haven't used it for camping but it's a heavy chunk of iron. No lid, but people are using galvanized wash tubs...I'll invest.

The verdict: Great for a quick family dinners and will use it for camping (don't mind the weight at all). If you don't primarily smoke meats (I do and will never go back), you WILL need something bigger. I rarely grill unless it's a steak or fish...everything else is better smoked. Purchase only if you're a fan of simple antiquated cooking methods and use a smoker for big cuts.

 

[Chipper78]

These sold for under $10 at most grocery stores back in the 70-80's.
My wife and I had one and used it for all our grilling, at home , camping, picnics, everything. They are actually very efficient, use very little charcoal. I'd guess they weigh in under #3.

Basically impossible to find except at garage sales or thrift stores nowadays. I was tickled to find one new in the box when we emptied out my Uncles house.

I haven't seen one of those since I was a kid. That's the first "grill" I remember my dad using when we lived in an apartment. He'd set that thing up on our back "patio". The lodge grill looks like an upscale version of one of those. 30 pounds isn't so bad depending on the type of camping you do. But it definitely looks too small to cook for a family on.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I haven't seen one of those since I was a kid. That's the first "grill" I remember my dad using when we lived in an apartment. He'd set that thing up on our back "patio". The lodge grill looks like an upscale version of one of those. 30 pounds isn't so bad depending on the type of camping you do. But it definitely looks too small to cook for a family on.

My Dad too. We didn't even have "patios", everyone kept their hibachi by the front door. Most people used enough lighter fluid to light their grill to keep a jet fighter up for half an hour.

 

[Bogo]

My dad used newspaper and a 5lbs coffee can to light ours.

 

[Dragos80]

This is interesting too

 

[Miloslavich]

I have been using one of these for several years - Grilliput Duo™

It works really well, tiny to store, is all stainless steel, cleans easily, sets up in about 2 minutes, and is only $30!

just picked one of these up.

looking forward to using it

 

[rusty_tlc]

This is interesting too

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Link?

 

[Dragos80]

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[benjrblant]

I haven't used one and while I'm not sure how I feel about the road dirt getting on it, I really like the look of the Front Runner spare tire grill. A bit spendy at ~$140, but then again it's almost 29 inches/70cm in diameter.

 

[little_joe]

The EcoQue is pretty awesome, my 15" folds up into its storage bag which is roughly 16x16x2". Extremely efficient w/r/t charcoal use, just a very good overall grille we use at home and camping.

 

[fjdemon]

I just ordered this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017O9ZH3E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I really liked the cast iron lodge grill, but for doing a cross country road trip the cooling time and weight/size just didn't work out in my mind.