Priya Nayar

Know when charcoal wins on flavor and when gas wins on convenience using real-world data on availability, weather, and cost. Finish with a simple kit and adapter checklist to cook reliably wherever park rules vary.

Discover two affordable portable grills chosen for real-world carry and fuel certainty, with clear criteria to match them to your transport and practical tips to maintain a compact, low-cost cooking kit.

Prioritize what matters on the move - packability, wind-stable temps, easy-to-find fuel, and pellet efficiency - to pick a grill you’ll actually carry. Get real-world tests, cost-per-meal breakdowns, and a simple kit plan for clean, reliable cookouts anywhere.

Master small-batch techniques - capacity math, two-zone heat, wind strategy, fast cleanup, and fuel logistics - to make a compact grill cook more efficiently. Expect consistent sear, lower fuel use, and stress-free pack-away on any trip.

Seven field-tested portable grills under $150, backed by real-world data on packability, fuel flexibility, wind resistance, and true cost per meal - plus a checklist and fuel-sourcing steps to build a reliable grab-and-go kit.