Top 10 Grills for Tailgating

This is a trailer hitch mounted single burner propane grill on a swing arm that not only lets you tote your grill pretty much anywhere but swings away from your vehicle far enough to open a tailgate or access your trunk. The Margaritaville Grill is built for tailgating but is also a great portable grill. Not only do you get the 180 degree swing arm mounting, but this grill can be pulled completely off your vehicle to work as a table top portable grill. This gives you all the freedom you would want for the perfect tailgating grill. At 45 pounds, the grill unit is a little heavy but manageable as a portable grill.

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This portable grill is a master of design. It packs up to be less than 32 inches long, yet it's seven inch lid means this grill is big enough to cook a whole chicken. It uses standard 14 ounce propane tanks (not included) and has a 280 square-inch porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate that's almost big enough to be called a full sized grill. At under $200 this grill has Weber's durability and a unique design that has won awards. Not only a great grill to cook on, it's cool looking too.

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Team Grill was created for sports fans and this is their tailgating model, the gas grill you would actually take to the stadium to show your support. This 55 pound grill is actually pretty portable thanks to the collapsible design that lets you pull it like a dolly. This is virtually a full sized 2-burner grill that you can take on the road and set up quickly and easily. The real "feature" of this grill, like all Team Grills, is the paint job. Yes, you can show your team spirit (for $400 for this grill), but you are paying a lot for that paint job and some for the grill.

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Imagine the power of an infrared grill in a portable. This 14,000 BTU infrared grill packs more heat than any other portable grill and at 20 pounds you can take it almost anywhere. All stainless steel construction you can even get this grill in marine quality steel with a railing mount for boating. 155 square inches of grilling area. Uses either disposable propane bottles or can be converted to a full 20 pound tank or even natural gas.

This is a trailer hitch mounted 3-burner propane gas grill on a swing arm that not only lets you tote your grill pretty much anywhere but swings away from your vehicle far enough to open a tailgate or access your trunk. The Party King MVP-8400 grill is built for tailgating but can be used as a standard patio grill. Not only do you get the swing arm mounting, but this grill can be put on an optional cart and used year round. While okay as a patio grill it is a large, powerful tailgating grill that will let you grill up more than just the typical burgers and dogs.

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This is the classic portable charcoal grill that sits on more little patios than nearly any other grill in history. At a price under $50 UDS, this mini-Weber kettle grill is perfect for the person who doesn't have enough space for a big grill but still wants great grilling. This unit may not be able to grill a lot of steaks but it does a great job with anything you put on it. Simply put this is a great little grill, but it is very little and you need to make sure you put it on a stable surface.

The Cobb grill has been repeatedly praised as one of the most unique and versatile portable grills on the market. This unit will run on eight charcoal briquettes for up to three hours, will never flare-up, and can cook a whole chicken as easily as burgers. Light weight, easy to light and operate, this grill is perfect for virtually every outing. It doesn't even get hot on the exterior so you can pick it up while cooking to move it. The only real draw back is the relative small size. The cooking area is a little under 12 inches and doesn't give you a lot of space. Other than that this is a great little grill.

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You want to head out to do some tailgating or grill up some burgers at a picnic. You need a grill and a cooler. What if these two bulky items were built into one unit? Well now they are. The Char-Broil Grill 2 Go Ice is a large portable grill, built into an extendable frame with two soft pack coolers in the bottom. With two large wheels and an handle so you can cart it around easily this unit is the answer to the needs of many people who want to hit the road and do some grilling. Unfortunately, this unit is limited by design and construction issues that just might make it more hassle than it is worth.

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Describing what The Orion Cooker is may be the most difficult thing about it. Basically this is a charcoal fired roasting oven. The completely enclosed cooking chamber completely separates the flame from the food. This does not mean that you can not add smoke flavor and it does not mean that this is no better than your oven at cooking everything from racks of ribs (8 at a time) to whole turkeys. This is a great "cooker" for large meals, tailgating and for getting foods cooked quickly (a 20 pound turkey in 2 1/2 hours). So while not a grill or a smoker, it is definitely a good cooker.

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You would think that a portable grill shaped like a tool box was just a novelty, but this unit is actually very practical. You can load everything you need for grilling (including the propane bottle) inside the unit and take it along with you everywhere. Not only is this unit a good working portable gas grill but it won't break the bank either at around $65.00USD. While this model has been improved I found that it generates an uneven heat that while not a big issue, you should be aware of this problem. Also, the lightweight construction means you need to take care of this unit so it doesn't get damaged.

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