KIKKERLAND BQ01 Portable BBQ Suitcase , Silver

Product Information

The Masterbuilt’s albeit cheap-looking stamped steel grate provides 200 square inches of grilling space – big enough for a party of four to six. The electric fan, meanwhile, is powered by either four AA batteries (up to six hours running time) or the provided AC cord. The whole shebang is controlled via a knob on the front that regulates the fan speed and therefore the internal temperature, and this means that it’s pretty easy to maintain a consistent level of heat, rather like a pellet grill. The large adjustable vents also help in this regard. There are many different factors to consider when purchasing your portable barbecue, and it’s important to look into the detail of which factors will suit your family, location and situation best. Especially if you are going to use it regularly, investing in the perfect barbecue will certainly improve your summer experience, and allow all barbecuing days to run smoothly. A small, reliable model would be ideal for those who are camping, however, if you mainly want to barbecue in your home garden, a sturdy and more expensive model could be better. Fuel – Coal or Gas? The Navigator’s 2.27 kg pellet hopper is of ample size for a slow-and-low smoke or a few average grilling sessions. The main 36.8cm x 33.6cm grate should be just fine for about four people though there’s a smaller half-sized grate above it in case another two guests turn up. Another benefit of portable BBQs is that they tend to require less construction or assembly when compared to full models. The size of the barbecue means that it may even be delivered fully assembled. Some models do require some assembly, but it should be a simple process and shouldn't need too much work to put the barbecue together.

The lightest option – The mini Invero is perfect for anyone who wants a light, easy to carry barbecue. Weighing only 3.17 pounds you could even carry it around without travelling by car, and there are no accessories or pieces to set up with it; it’s a simple design, which is great for those who want a light option.For camping – La Hacienda is ideal for camping because it comes with a carry bag, is sturdy and has folding legs so it can easily survive any camping situations. The mesh lid is also helpful for avoiding bugs around your food whilst it’s cooking. The Cube is the cheapest and smallest model in a tranche of Heston Blumenthal-branded charcoal and gas barbecues that screams style and sophistication. Buy stainless steel folding barbecue, stainless steel folding barbecue or mini charcoal barbecue now in the Reimo Camping Shop. With a camping barbecue you can grill, cook and bake. Folding barbecues are particularly suitable for camping, campers, motorhomes, caravans, on the road or as an outdoor barbecue. You will also find a large selection of top brands such as Camp4 stainless steel folding barbecue, Safire table barbecue, Safire barbecue cooler bag, Skotti gas barbecue, Holiday Travel suitcase barbecue, UNA table barbecue or CASUS barbecue at Reimo. Now these questions arise: Which camping folding barbecue is suitable for me? Where can I buy camping barbecues? Can I also cook with my camping barbecue? Which barbecue accessories to buy? Which camping accessories to buy? What should I look for when buying a folding barbecue? While a portable BBQ should come with a griddle or grill, but you can also buy additional accessories to further improve the grilling experience. The Weber gourmet cooking system is one example. Compatible with the Weber portable BBQ range, the gourmet system has a removable circle in the centre of the grate. Once removed, this section can be replaced with woks, waffle irons, and even poultry roasters. This means that you can cook a much wider range of foods and meals than you would ordinarily be able to.

Secondly, you need to look out for the grill size with these portable units – as well as how much they weigh – if you really are after something you can carry down to the beach.Equally, you don't want something you can carry but you can't cook what needs to be cooked – especially if it means you need to do two or three batches of cooking. That's no fun. As with any barbecue buying decision, one of the first considerations is the type of fuel source that you want to use. A portable gas BBQ doesn't require a long light up time. The barbecue is ready to cook virtually straight away, but the need to lug a gas bottle or propane tank around, means that the gas models are not as popular as portable charcoal barbecues.

How we tested

A portable barbecue like the Cobb portable charcoal barbecue is an extremely portable alternative. There is no gas bottle, the barbecue itself is extremely compact, and it is also very fuel efficient which means that you only need a relatively small amount of barbecue, further reducing the amount of equipment and accessories that you need to carry with you. Many people prefer the taste and smell of a charcoal barbecue, while others prefer the flexibility and the speed of a portable gas barbecue. Masterbuilt specialises in smokers and this is the company’s first portable gravity model that grills and smokes using indirect heat from an offset charcoal hopper. Like the Traeger Ranger reviewed below, the Pit Boss Navigator 150 uses wood pellets, electricity and a computer processor instead of charcoal or gas, and this means you can set the temperature, load ingredients on to the ample 250 square inch grate and leave it for pretty much the entire cooking process while you chat to your guests. When collapsed in suitcase carrying position, the Nomad looks like a cross between something Jason Bourne would use as a carry-on and some kind of live animal cage. I told one person who asked about it that my kids had a pet wolverine. For a second, I think they believed me.