Economic

Weber Go-Anywhere Portable Gas Grill
This is a simple grill, without many frills or gimmicks.  However, it is still a Weber, so you know it’s going to be good quality, and coming in at about $55, it is also a great budget option.

The Weber Go Anywhere, can be taken anywhere, just as the name suggests.  The legs swivel into handles, and its light weight design makes it easy to carry to different places.  The grill is fairly sturdy, and has a decent amount of cooking space (160 sq in).   The heat is distributed evenly, so works well for grilling.

There are a few disadvantages with this weber.  The cooking grill is made of steel, so is not always easy to clean, and the spaces are a little large, so pieces of food can fall through.  Also, it does not sit as sturdy as some of the most expensive portable grills on the market.

All in all, this grill is a great value.  For less than $60, you are getting a grill that will probably meet your needs if you are camping or going to the beach.    However, I would not recommend it for tailgating, for which you might want something a little more elaborate, and that you don´t have to worry about weight.

Somewhere in the Middle

The Tool Box Grill
This grill first caught my eye for its coolness factor.  It looks just like a tool box, so it’s pretty fun to carry it around.  However, more importantly, it’s not just a nice looking grill, its performance is also excellent.

The Tool Box bbq is easily transportable, which I find is its greatest advantage.  You just close the box, clip it shut, and you´re ready to.    The grilling area is 173 sq/in, which is quite large for a portable grill.  It’s plenty powerful with a burner that generates 10,000 BTU.   And you get all of this in a package that weighs less than 20 lbs.

There are two things I don´t like about the Tool Box grill.  One is that there are no side tables, which can be really handy when you´re out camping or hunting.  Many of the other grills in this price range do have some sort of table available.  I also do not like the quality of the grill.  It is porcelain coated and therefore easy to clean, but it is thin and wiry….once you´ve used the Weber Q-120, it just doesn´t quite cook as nice.

In general, this is definitely a great grill if you need to be lugging one around with you.  I highly recommend it for camping, hunting, or taking out to a park, and it works pretty decent for tailgating as well.  Most importantly, it’s a great value, only around $85.

The Bomb

Weber Q-120
This grill is a true beauty.  If you have the money to spend, and you like to grill away from home, this is the one to go with.  Not only is it fun to use, it’s a great size, and you´ll definitely impress your friends with its design.

The tagline for this Weber is “small on size but big on performance.”  This is about right, as the Q-120 is definitely a great performing grill.  My favorite thing about the Weber Q-120 is the huge (189 sq/in) porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate.  Not only is it durable and easy to clean, I must say steaks cook beautifully on this!!  So much nicer than the cheap, wiry grills you often get on portable grills.  This Weber also has two fold out tables, which are very useful when you´re cooking away from home.  The grill is powered by your standard 14 and 16 inch travel size propane tanks, but if you prefer a 20 oz, you can use an adapter.   This grill is rock solid, and with a name like Weber, you know its going to be durable.  The only downside to this grill is it is quite heavy, but that will not be a problem if you are transporting it by car.  It is also very expensive for a portable grill, selling for around $200. However, it makes a great option if you’re serious about grilling – whether its camping, hunting, or day trips.

**There is also a Q-220 grill that is nearly identical, but slightly larger and more powerful**