The Best Portable Gas Grills

Portable gas grills are great for taking with you when you go to the beach, camping, a tailgate party, a picnic at the park, or even for use at home when you are looking for a compact grill that doesn't take up a lot of space.  These grills tend to be lightweight, easy to transport and still grill up great tasting food.

Before you purchase a portable grill there are several factors you should take into consideration.  First think about your overall use.  Are you looking for a small grill to use at home, or will you be taking it with you on frequent trips and outings?  What are the most important features you are looking for?  Do you need something extremely lightweight, do you have a particular budget or price range in mind, what features would you like your grill to have?  Determining what your needs and wishes are ahead of time well help you find the best grill for your situation.

You will want to consider the weight of the grill.  Portable grills range in size and weight, so again it will depend on how much you will want to transport your grill.

Another thing to compare is the size of the cooking surface and also the material the grates are made of.

The extras and accessories that the portable grill comes with such as trays, rotisserie kits and other features are also things you will want to look for.

There are many brands and models of portable gas grills, but Weber really stands out in terms of quality.  I will be reviewing three Weber portable gas grills.  There is something for every budget.

Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill

This top of the line portable gas grill features 462 square inches of cooking area and 21,700 BTUs per hour powered by dual stainless steel burners. You can cook 2 chickens, 18 hamburgers or 36 hot dogs at one time, and still transport this grill with you! Ignition is automatic with the push of a button, and you can easily control the heat with the infinitely adjustable burner valve. The grill also comes with cast-iron cooking grills and removable catch pan, along with a handle light, two folding shelves and a cart for the grill to set in.

Many satisfied customers rave about the Weber Q-320 portable gas grill. People note that the grill cooks food extremely well and many love the cast iron grills, automatic ignition, and the ease of use and clean up. Some people feel it is too heavy to be truly portable.

Features

* 462 square inches of cooking space
* Dual stainless steel burners with 21,700 BTU per hour input
* Cast-iron cooking grates with a porcelain enamel finish
* Electronic ignition and infinite-control burner valves
* Uses 20-pound LP tank (liquid propane not included)
* Two folding shelves with tool hooks, cart and recipe booklet included
* Dimensions: 38.9 x 29.4 x 20.5 inches ; Weight: 85 pounds
* 5 year limited warranty

Weber 386002 Q-100 Portable Gas Grill

The Weber Q-100 is another quality portable gas grill. It is lighter and more compact than the Q-320. It features 189 square inches of cooking area and is powered by a single stainless steel burner at 8,500 BTU. This grill also comes with cast iron cooking grates.

The Q-100 is another consumer favorite. Many love to take it on camping trips and tailgate parties.

Features

* 189 square inch cooking area
* 8,500-BTU stainless-steel burner
* Push button ignition and adjustable burner valve
* Cast-iron cooking grates with porcelain enameled finish
* Uses 14.1 & 16.4 ounce Propane Cylinder (not included)
* Product Dimensions: 28.3 x 15.9 x 15.2 inches ; Weight: 29 pounds
* 5-year limited warranty

Weber 1520 Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill

Weber's Go-Anywhere portable gas grill is a great economical choice for camping, tailgate parties and other events where you want a lightweight grill to take on the go. It is compact at 60 square inches of cooking area but still large enough to grill up to four steaks at a time. It comes with Weber's push button ignition sysem and has a heat distributing Flavorizer bar that helps to ensure that your food will cook evenly. The lid locks in place and the pivoting legs fold up which make the grill easy to carry and tranport.

Product Features

* 60 square inches of cooking area
* Push-button ignition system
* Heat-distributing Flavorizer bar
* Pivoting legs lock lid into place
* Triple nickel-plated cooking grate
* Uses 1 pound LP Cyclinder (not included)
* Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 12.4 x 8.9 inches ; Weight: 14.5 pounds