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What’s there to know about a camping grill? If you don’t want your next camping barbecue to turn into a big mess, there’s a lot.

First of all, you want to consider the size of the grill. Large grills have the obvious advantage of having a large grilling surface, so that you can cook more food, faster. For example, the Meridian Series Grill is a large outdoor, propane grill with over 832 square feet of cooking area and a 36,000 BTU cooking burner. That’s enough cooking power to feed an entire camp ground.

Of course, if you’re going to be traveling far, you might want to go for something a little smaller and portable. The Tool Box Grill Pro fits this bill perfectly, with its lightweight design and diminutive size. This gas powered grill also has a respectable 172 square inch cooking area, so you can still easily cook meals in a reasonable amount of time.

For even more portability, there is the Meco 9000 Series Pedestal Tabletop, which is small enough to place on the tabletop of your kitchen, or on the picnic table while camping. This grill is also electric powered, so there are no smelly fumes, and you can easily keep it going with your rechargeable batteries.

If you’re looking for a portable camping grill, but don’t want to sacrifice on versatility or cooking power, then the Coleman Roadtrip is probably the right grill for you. Featuring a compact, yet expandable design and lightweight aluminum construction, this handy is grill is small enough to fit into a crowded trunk, while featuring nearly 300 square inches of cooking surface and 20,000 BTUs of cooking power. This handy grill will really allow you to take the show on the road.

Having a good camping grill is important for the success of any camping trip, so it’s important to pick a grill that meets your needs. Otherwise, you may end up being forced to survive on smores cooked over a campfire.

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and grizzled camping griller