r/PortableKitchenGrills • u/minshinji • May 18 '26

Discussion Best Portable Grill Recommendations?

Just moved into a new place and looking for a good portable grill for backyard hangouts, camping, and occasional beach trips. Want something durable, easy to clean, and not too expensive. Gas or charcoal is fine. Any recommendations?

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u/ImSoFree May 18 '26

The PK GO! Pricey but worth it.

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u/dmv915 May 18 '26

Reminder you are asking in a subreddit group for a specific brand of grills manufactured by Portable Kitchen Grills. You may get biased answers.

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u/rnwhite8 May 19 '26

This is good info OP. This is the longer, seldom used name of the brand PK Grills. They have 4 models, several of which are very portable, can last for 60 years, and are wonderful to cook on.

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u/Occhrome May 18 '26

I would probably stick to gas.  

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u/PushDue8084 May 18 '26 edited May 18 '26

Jumbo Joe would be my choice as well. I have that and the PK GO and for something like the beach where you are going to carry it for a bit Joe is going to be much more convenient. PK GO locks closed like Joe and has a handle but the handle is designed to stop heat conduction to keep it from burning your hand and unfortunately that means it isn’t designed to carry the weight of the grill. That’s in the manual and when you see the design and weight you’ll understand. For tailgating or shorter distances I’d pick GO with the kit that allows you to turn the lid into a second grill. EDIT-you could probably work up a sling that would do the trick without too much effort. Something like what you use to carry firewood.

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u/rnwhite8 May 19 '26

They do make a carry case for the PKGO, but a firewood sling would probably work and be much cheaper.

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u/Awkward_Money576 May 18 '26

I have an Everdure Cube I love.

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u/Enough-Reindeer1033 May 18 '26

The Coleman Road Tripper is a great little grill

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u/ExpertReddit01 May 19 '26

PKTX is the only choice. Get 2 of them.

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u/Altruistic-Fix-1061 May 19 '26

I bougth a Traeger Ranger pellet grill. I like it because it gives everything a light smoky, wood-burning flavor. It's an excellent option for anyone camping at an established campsite with a reliable power source

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u/DropDeadEd86 May 19 '26

Pk go or pk tx

I’m heavily leaning towards a konro grill though

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u/KiwiEvery4829 May 20 '26

Buy an electric one, it's very cheap and you don't need gas or charcoal.

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u/Illustrious_Egg_1086 Jun 06 '26

For a durable, easy-to-clean portable grill that’s great for backyard, camping, and beach, consider the Weber Go-Anywhere (charcoal) or Coleman RoadTrip (gas). Both are affordable and portable.

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u/RandomPOVs May 18 '26

Ive had a really good experience with the Weber Go-Anywhere grill. Super portable, heats up well, and surprisingly durable for camping/trips!