In areas where open fires are not permitted this portable stove could be a handy item to have. Each stove comes packed neatly in a non-rattle carry case with all 6 feet of the chimney pipe, legs and racks making them extremely portable. The ample 137.6 square inches cooking surface allows for plenty of room to cook a meal for your group and the included 2 racks are great for drying gloves, socks, and other small items after a soggy hike.
But I’d happily trade many of the bells and whistles of the LX line for a grill that can give me a blistering sear and enough power to keep the indirect cooking temps dependable. Only by hopscotching the food around the grill grate could I come up with something close to an even sear. This grill’s burners go to 11, but that’s still not high enough.
Make meals for yourself or a crowd while you cook on 425 square inches of the main grilling area. Succulent sauces and sides are a snap with the integrated range side burner. The easy-to-maintain matte black porcelainized lid and single door with integrated storage blend beautifully with your outdoor décor. Folding side shelves save space, allowing the Rogue to fit anywhere in your culinary landscape.
Whether they were charcoal or propane, stationary or portable, all of our favorite Weber grills had some things in common. High-quality Weber grills are easy to assemble (although as with most other brands, the charcoal grills have fewer parts and are simpler to put together than gas models). The best grills are intuitive to use, without confusing bells and whistles. The heat source is consistent, as well as simple to adjust and add to while cooking. We favor Weber grills for their efficiency in managing multi-zone cooking, and for their generous warranties that stand out from their competition. In fact, most of the grills below have warranties beginning at 10 years for the cook box (additional parts, like gas tubes and grates, have warranties ranging from three to 10 years).
The Weber Genesis E-325s is a whole foot longer than the company’s Spirit II E-310, with 20% more cooking area. It also puts out more heat per square inch than our top pick, thanks to a fourth burner—placed weber genesis grill between the middle and right-side burners—that creates what Weber dubs the Sear Zone. The Genesis E-325s also has roomier side tables, including one big enough to fit a half sheet pan.