Portable propane grill recommendation

MarcusAurelius - August 14, 2020

Gear

Hi all,

We’ve been re-evaluating our preparedness supplies, and we’ve decided that we’d like to purchase a portable propane grill. We’re looking for something that would be used primarily at home with the option to place it into a car for transport. Camp Chef is pretty widely recommended, but we’d prefer not to buy a product made in China (we will if that’s truly the best option). Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

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Is there a reason you want to use a limited-fuel option like propane instead of something smaller and more versatile, which presumably would be more helpful in the kind of situation you need to bring a grill/stove with you to survive? 

 

We have some smaller stoves used for backpacking that would be a truly last-ditch option. I’m looking more for something that would be useful in the event of a blackout lasting seven to ten days, in which the most likely scenario would be us staying at home.

I’m open to other suggestions, though.

 

I’m going to play the long game on my food cooking preps. 

+1 for John’s attention to multi-fuel options. Liquid fuel (coleman/white gas/etc) systems are more versatile, easier to maintain in the field and generally more burly than propane-only systems. Not a grill, but this Optimus stove burns every. single. type. of. fuel. Making me rethink my prep, honestly. 

Outdoor Gear Lab is a great place for reviews. They are backpacker/climber oriented, fyi. 

 

I like the floating grill. Haha.

Yeah, I have a pair of Optimus stoves. They’re good at what I use them for, which is backpacking. I’d like something a little easier to balance and use if I am at home, though.

Will give Outdoor Gear Lab a look.

 

Bought the Optimus. Thanks for the recommendation. I was split between that and an MSR, but the MSR weak point is apparently the crappy plastic pump that attaches to the fuel bottle. I saw numerous reviews about how those fail.

Outdoor Gear Lab is extensive, by the way. Good site.

 

Nice, yeah I’m jealous of that stove, honestly. OGL was started by a bunch of climbers many years ago as a simple forum and developed into what you see today. Pretty great site, but obviously slanted towards more of the #backcountrystoke and #vanlife shenanigans. MSR has gone downhill over the years, unfortunately. 

@John Ramey if you front us the money for a Float N Grill, me and The Roman here can meet up for a proper prepper test. Just a thought… 

 

Give Broil King a look. They’re North America made. Wish I had one so I could vouch but they got bonus points from me for the “Built for the searious griller” line on their site haha

 

I’ll have a look. Thanks.

 

HI. A grill is nice to have at home. So many options you have. Go to beprepared.com and see what they have. I have a small, metal folding stove that slips into my bug-out bag. I can use a small or large skillet and sauce pan on it. Heat up water for tea or coffee. Yes, I can use small bits of wood for it. I like it.