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Go to Home Depot or open your latest home shelter magazine, and it seems spending thousands on building elaborate outdoor kitchens is all the rage. Yet there's still the simple basics - cooking outdoors over an open fire with friends and family gathered around.
So with grilling season just around the corner, let's take a look at the smaller and portable end of the barbecue spectrum. More affordable too.
Lodge's Sportsman Grill ($77 from Amazon.com) captures the essence of a hibachi-style grill with its sturdy cast-iron version. At almost 30 pounds, it's probably not considered portable unless you hate to leave it at home.
Since first introduced a few years ago, the Weber Q line of portable grills ($199 model shown above from Buy.com) has its fans for park picnics and tailgating. While you can't beat its convenience and distinct look, I just never feel this propane powered grill gets hot enough. Give me more BTU's, baby.
Speaking of tailgating, this Charcoal Bucket Grill ($35 at Broadway Panhandler) is your no-fuss down-to-the-basics grill. Fill it with charcoal, throw it in the back of your car, and you're ready to grill when you get to the beach, park, or campground.
And speaking of tailgating, loyal fans go to every length to show off their college team spirit, so why stop with their barbecue with team barbecues from Swampfly ($60 at Barbecues.com).
Finally for the more civilized outing, dressing your tabletop with an Eva Solo Tabletop Grill ($260 at Horchow) makes your grilling experience a bit more upscale and intimate.
Next up, this season's picks for larger grills.
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