Grills & Outdoor Cooking
Outdoor cooking is simple when your gear works the same way every time. This category pulls together portable grills, charcoal smokers, camp stoves, propane burners, fryers, and compact cookware that hold up in real field use. Whether you're cooking at a dispersed campsite, tailgate, or backyard fire ring, these tools give you steady heat and solid surfaces so you can make meals fast.
What you get here:
✅ Portable charcoal grills for steady heat and simple fuel
✅ Vertical smokers for slow cooks at camp or home
✅ High-pressure propane burners for fish boils, turkey fryers, and big pots
✅ Cast-iron grills and skillets for long life and even heat
✅ Compact cook sets and folding utensils for 1–3 people
✅ BBQ covers and smoker tubes for smoke flavor and gear protection
Buyer’s Guide — How to Choose the Right Outdoor Cooking Setup
• For simple camp meals: A portable charcoal grill or folding hibachi keeps weight low and packs flat.
• For smoking meat: Vertical charcoal smokers hold temps well and give more room for ribs or whole birds.
• For fry boils or big groups: Pick a propane burner with clear BTU output (150,000–225,000 BTU).
• For pizza: A wood-pellet pizza oven gives crisp crusts and works with easy-to-carry pellets.
• For ultralight trips: Use a 1–3 person cookware set with folding utensils to keep pack size small.
• For wind and stability: Add a gas-can stabilizer or pot rack for safer cooking.
Why these tools matter
Cooking outside isn’t just about the meal—it's about keeping things safe and predictable. Charcoal units keep heat stable. Propane burners boil water fast. Cast iron holds heat even when wind picks up. Small cookware sets help you stay organized and pack out clean.
Before you cook:
Follow Leave No Trace. Pack out microtrash. Use stoves in open, well-ventilated areas. Never operate any stove or burner inside a tent or vehicle. Check local BLM/USFS rules for fire restrictions.
Ready to cook?
Explore the grills, burners, smokers, and tools below and build a setup that fits your camp style. You can also pair with our Cookware, Coolers, or Camping Tools categories for a full camp kitchen.
