Weber Q 1200 or Magma Gas Grill?
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Crossfaced
Observer
I love Weber grills but I'm really impressed with this grill. It replaced our Weber Q. It cooks and cleans up much better than the Q grills. Also it stores upright and is easier to stow away with my setup then the Q's.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/87975?page=o-grill-portable-lp-gas-grill-900t
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/87975?page=o-grill-portable-lp-gas-grill-900t
THATSALEXUS?
Adventurer
I've had a weber 220 for about ten years. I brought it on the rubicon with its stand and a 10lb tank and I was pretty much the most popular guy in camp haha. The Q series are awesome, but not the best use of weight and space when you don't have a trailer which is why my go to gas grill is actually a Weber go anywhere. I just don't think you can go wrong with Weber.
cactusjk
Explorer
Actually, that looks great! Like the way it stows upright. Might have to check it out.
OCD Overland
Explorer
Avoid the Magma. The Weber is a super safe choice but you might also check out the Charbroil infrared Grill2Go if you like to cook over high heat. It's a bit more compact and has the best carrying case of any of the portables.
Crossfaced
Observer
If you have any specific questions let me know. Can vid something for you too if you need it.
cactusjk
Explorer
The Grill2Go also looks good. I have not used IR and want to make sure it is not too hard to get used to.
chet6.7
Explorer
What were you using for a propane source? I have the middle one,it does not get hot enough using a large propane tank.I have read that it gets hotter with the small throw away size,as designed.There are people that change some parts for more heat.
https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?49713-Weber-Q-low-flame-or-no-flame&
Jeff,
While this doesn't answer your Napoleon question, did you see this thread?
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/161584-Tiny-BBQ-s-Any-good-ones-Worth-bringing
While this doesn't answer your Napoleon question, did you see this thread?
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/161584-Tiny-BBQ-s-Any-good-ones-Worth-bringing
OCD Overland
Explorer
Probably depends on how you're used to cooking. The general complaint I see about them is that it's difficult to get a low heat, which I assume is fair though I've never really tried. I prefer a high heat and a good, fast sear, so they're right up my alley. I also hate babysitting food on the grill so the complete lack of flame up is huge for me. The only thing I've had to get used to is that when I bring meat in to rest afterwards, it will cook much further than before since the temp of the outer layers of the meat will be much higher.
I can't tell you anything specific to the Grill2Go since mine is still sitting in it's box. A few years ago I bought a Saber grill for home, which is Charbroil's top end brand. The grill design is a bit different - the Grill2Go has tiny slots in the cooking grid so to me it's not a 'true' infrared and I'm concerned that I might get some flame up through them. The Saber design is better in that it channels hot air through U-shaped bars and there's no direct path for a flame at all. I crank it up to high, wait 10 minutes, throw the food on, set a timer and walk away. I can put a whole chicken on the grill and I don't have to worry about flame up or burning at all. I can see where people who like to stand in front of the grill and fiddle with their food would find it a bit boring. For me it's perfection.
Oh, and you get a really nice smokey flavor as well - much more intense than any open flame grill I've ever used. And sweet grill marks too. Really nice for searing Tuna - I'll put a frozen Tuna steak out there for 5 minutes a side and they have that perfect thin layer of char with the inside just barely thawed. Per above, I have to slice it immediately or it will start to cook through if I let it sit.
Also if you want an even more intense smokey flavor you can place a handful of wood chips right on the grill next to the food and they will just smoke. I think that gives too 'raw' of a smokey flavor but to each his own.
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cactusjk
Explorer
Some good recommendations in there! The Travel Q looks like a possible option.
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What about the Cadac Carri Chef 2? It's nice and portable but doesn't need a table to set on. You've got more versatility with the interchangeable inserts - BBQ grid and Chef pan included. You could even pick up a the skottel insert and head over to the thread on here for some ideas.