Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:32:45 -0700
Reply-To: Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff:
camping grills
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They are very small. Unless you are only cooking for max of 2, and
forget wrapping stuff in aluminum foil, they are just a bit on the wee
side for a practice dinner.
They are easy to carry though.
tim in san jose
On 6/15/07, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hey Joel,
>
> I guess you were only speaking of gas burners when
> you posted this. Of coure, we all know you've got
> plenty of gas to burn if ya know what I mean. ;)
>
> But I think some of the purests out there like my
> brother definately prefer charcoal cooking. I've
> been interested in the Weber Smokey Joe for some
> time now but haven't bought one because I haven't
> done very much camping lately. But they sure do
> look nice plus you get a self contained fire pit
> as well....
>
> Steven
> --- joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
>
> > yup. me again. this time, the article is about small
> > portable camping
> > grills ... them things you cook on when you go
> > camping. i particularly
> > like the one that looks like a toolbox! ;)
> >
> >
> > in another article in Motorhome magazine, July 2007,
> > they listed
> > several
> > small propane/butane-powered grills. small enough to
> > be
> > taken with you in a vw camper.
> >
> > here's the ones they mentioned:
> >
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Broil King - Porta-Chef 4
> >
> > The Porta-Chef 4 from Broil King solves sthe two
> > most
> > common problems with portable grills: size and
> > power.
> > If you want something that's small and light enough
> > to
> > carry around, but powerful enough to put a serious
> > sear
> > on steaks, chops and burgers, the Porta-Chef 4 does
> > it
> > all. This basic-black bad-boy sports a cast
> > aluminum
> > body for light weight and durability, while a 20,000
> > BTU
> > burner delivers the heat. A porcelain-coated cast
> > iron
> > cooking grid boasts 244 square inches of cooking
> > space ...
> > and when you consider the chrome-plated warming
> > rack, that
> > figure jumps to 360 square inches. Broil King's
> > Linear
> > Flow valve starts the LP-gas flowing, while the
> > Sure-Lite
> > ignition system gets it burning and the Accu-Temp
> > thermometer letrs you know what's going on under the
> > hood.
> > Another feature of this grill is that it
> > incorporates
> > folding legs that enable it to be used on a tabletop
> > or
> > stand on its own, so you'll never have to cook in a
> > crouching position again.
> > MSRP - $179
> > www.broilkingbbq.com
> >
> http://www.broilkingbbq.com/broilking/product.asp?PID=19
> >
> > (there's also a Porta-Chef 2, with snap-into-place
> > legs,
> > instead of folding legs).
> > MSRP - none given on the web page
> >
> http://www.broilkingbbq.com/broilking/product.asp?PID=20
> >
> > ------------------
> > Camco Manufacturing - Olympian 5100 Elite
> >
> > Camco is a name that is familiar to most RVers ...
> > after all,
> > the company makes a plethora of products for the RV
> > lifestyle. But what some might not know is taht
> > Camco
> > offers a brand-new tabletop grill ... the Olympian
> > 5100
> > Elite. Designed to be used on a tabletop or mounted
> > to the
> > side of the RV with a mounting bracket (included),
> > this
> > grill sports a 173 square inch cooking surface,
> > cast-iron
> > smoker plate, built-in temperature gague and 12,000
> > BTUs
> > of cooking heat. It is made from heavy duty cast
> > aluminum and can be used with either a 5- or
> > 20-pound LP
> > gas cylinder, or quick-connected to the RV's LP gas
> > supply.
> > MSRP - $149.99
> > www.camco.net
> > click on Accessories then Grills & Accessories on
> > the left.
> >
> > --------------------
> > Coleman - RoadTrip LXE
> >
> > You can't think "camp stove" without thinking
> > Coleman, so
> > it just makes sense that ahis company would offer an
> > RV-friendly outdoor grill. In fact, it makes five
> > in the
> > popular RoadTrip line, including the RoadTrip LXE.
> > The LXE
> > packs 20,000 BTUs of cooking power, and features
> > small side
> > tables and tool holders to keep everything in order.
> > With
> > 285 square inches of grill surface, there's plenty
> > of room
> > for flipping, and a removeable grease-management
> > tray makes
> > for easy cleanup. When you're ready to pack it
> > away, the
> > legs fold up, while integral wheels make
> > transporting easy.
> > The RoadTrip LXE comes with two grill grates
> > standard, but
> > Coleman also offers mix-and-match surfaces such as a
> > griddle
> > and stove grate for even greater versatility.
> > MSRP - $210.99
> > www.coleman.com
> > click on Grills
> >
> > --------------------
> > Coleman - RoadTrip Party Grill
> >
> > This little grill is like the small charcoal units
> > you've
> > seen, without the charcoal ... so there's no sooty
> > mess
> > or starter fluid required. Plus, it has 8,000 BTUs
> > of
> > cooking heat and Coleman's InstaStart pushbutton
> > ignition
> > for easy matchless lighting. All the components are
> > dish-
> > washer safe, except for the burner and lid (if
> > you're lucky
> > enough to have a dishwasher in your rig). The grill,
> > pot
> > support, lid and carry bag are included.
> > MSRP - $43.99
> > www.coleman.com
> > click on Grills
> > <no square inches of cooking area specified ...
> > based on size of propane cylinder in picture, i'd
> > guess the cooking area to be about one foot in
> > diameter
> > or only 113 square inches. but it might be bigger>
> >
> > ---------------------
> >
> > Hans Plads - Tool Box Grill Pro
> >
> > This little gas grill gives "cooking tool" a new
> > meaning.
> > Housed in what appears to be your workaday toolbox
> > is a
> > 10,000 BTU grill taht can muster up 640F degrees of
> > cooking
> > heat. Measuring just 19.5 x 8.25 x 10.5 inches and
> > weighing in at a scant 19 pounds, the Tool Box Grill
> > Pro
> > offers 173 square inches of cooking surface.
> > Adjustable
> > lid vents allow easy adjustments to airflow, while
> > the
> > patented design prevents ash and grease from
> > escaping.
> > All of the unit's high-heat components are
> > procelain-coated
> > for quick cleanup, and a built-in heat shield allows
> > safe
> > grilling on wood and plastic tables. It operates on
> > a
> > standard 1-pound LP gas cylinder, which stores
> > inside the
> > latching box. Hans Plads also offers a charcoal
> > version,
> > as well as the TOol Box Jumbo with 210 square inches
> > of
> > cooking surface.
> > MSRP - $64.99 (gas) or $49.99 (charcoal)
> > www.hansplads.com
> > http://www.hansplads.com/toolboxgrill/tbg_gas.html
> >
> > -------------------------
> > Napoleon Gourmet Grills - Freestyle SS Infrared
> >
> > High style meets high tech in this all-304-grade
> > stainless
> > steel grill, featuring a high-heat ceramic infrared
> > burner
> > that's variable up to 14,000 BTUs and 1,00F degrees.
> > The
> > Freestyle SS is portable, with folding legs for
> > compact
> > storage, but it's also big where it counts. The
> > cooking'
> > space measures a generous 215 square inches, plus
> > there's
> > another 105 square inches available on the foldaway
> > warming
> > rack. It's designed to work on either the
> > ubiquitous 1-pound
> > LP gas cylinder or a 20-pound LP gas cylinder for
> > serious
> > parties. It uses electronic ignition just like the
> > big boys,
> > and a removable drip tray keeps cleanup time to a
> > minimum.
> > Optional are a variety of mounting brackets for
> > tailgate,
> > boat, wall/balcony or post, a carrying case and
> > storage cover.
> > If you like the features of this grill, but prefer a
> > more
> > traditional tube burner, consider the Freestyle SS
> > PTSS215.
> > MSRP - $155 PTSS215 (tube burner)
> >
> http://www.napoleongrills.com/Webshare/Gourmet-grills/Freestyle.html
> > MSRP - $210 PTSS215P1 (infrared burner)
> >
> http://www.napoleongrills.com/Webshare/Gourmet-grills/FreestyleIR.html
> >
> > www.napoleongrills.com
> > also has recipes on the website. pull down on
> > Gourmet Grills.
> >
> >
> > -------------------------
> > Outdoor Concepts - Tabletop Grill
> >
> > The name probably doesn't knock you out, but then
> > again,
> > this product speaks for itself. It is made in the
> > United
> > States out of 100 percent 304-grade stainless steel
> > and
> > puts out 20,000 BTUs ... more than enough heat to
> > cook
> > every item on its 266 square inch cooking surface.
> > This
> > compact grill weighs 40 pounds and comes with four
> > adjustable leveling legs and a brass LP gas
> > regulator for
> > use with 1-pound LP gas cylinders. Another nice
> > feature
> > is the latching lid, which is fully insulated to
> > protect
> > the outer stainless from discoloration.
> > Options include a canvas carrying bag, fishing rod
> > mount
> > holder and boat-rail mount.
> > MSRP - $199.
> > www.ociproducts.com
> > http://www.ociproducts.com/table_top.asp
> >
> > ---------------------------
> > Weber - Q Series
> >
> > The Weber name is synonymous with grililng, and the
> > company's
> > Q series carreies on their tradition of rugged
> > construction,
> > useful features and true functionality. Q series
> > grills
> > utilize a cast-aluminum lid and body, stainless
> > steel burner,
> > porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate and a
> > glass-
> > reinforced nylon frame, and all come with handy
> > push-button
> > ignition. As you might have guessed, the chief
> > differences
> > between the Q grills are size and features:
> > the smallest, Q 100 and Q 120, have a total of 189
> > square
> > inches of cooking area and 8,500 BTUs,
> > while the Q 200 and Q 220 have a whopping 280 square
> > inches
> > of cooking area and pack 12,000 BTUs.
> > MSRP - $149-369
> > www.weber.com
> > http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q100.aspx
> > http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q120.aspx
> > http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q200.aspx
> > http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q220.aspx
> >
>
>
>
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