portable bbq1400 has been designed with all the best materials to prevent rusting, increase durability, better heat retention, and lower maintenance. Such that, the body is made from lightweight cast-aluminum, the cooking grates have been porcelain-coated, and the nylon frame has glass reinforcement. The construction of the grill makes it tough as well as stylish.
I also like the side tables – they are high quality and are perfectly designed to hold food. In case you think that this is a trivial feature, it isn’t one that is available with many larger models. At the same time, it saves you both money and hassle in having to buy third party side tables for outdoor grilling. The domed lid of the Q 1200 keeps the wind at bay — even high winds do not affect the flame, even on the lowest setting. Even though it is not necessarily insulated, the heavier-weight cast aluminum lid seems to be well-suited to retaining critical heat when outside temperatures drop.
Coleman is one of the most recognizable names in camping, starting out with the development of a gas-powered lantern by W.C. For instance, you could load it in the back of a pickup truck to take to a football tailgate and help out by grilling burgers, hot dogs, sausage, and bratwurst for you and a few friends. If you want a lighter grill that’s easier to transport, then the Q1200 might be the better option. It’s 11 inches shorter in length, three inches shallower in depth, and is 12 pounds lighter.
People are delighted that such a compact grill has serious high heat grilling ability. It has enough of cooking space for a small family and its temperatures are high enough to tackle almost any kind of BBQing that you can imagine. It is also really easy to use and a lot of fun to work with as well. Even as a seasoned BBQ cook, I am still excited by the electronic ignition on this gas grill. If you have ever tried to manually start a fire, even on an electric grill, then you know what a hassle it can be.
At the same time, the structure ensures stability – even with the additional weight of food. Like a kid on Christmas, I couldn’t help but try out the Weber Q 2200 the day I got it. I had leftover ground beef in the fridge, so I decided to grill up a burger for dinner. The grill was incredibly easy to use—with a push of the ignition button, a blue flame quickly shot up all around the stainless steel burner, which circles the bottom of the grill body. I was curious if this was a common issue with the grill, and after combing through hundreds of reviews, I couldn’t find any mention of other people having this problem.
I think this is best illustrated by these two skirt steaks that were seared for three minutes per side. I have been cooking on both a Traveler and a couple of Weber Q’s for months now and wanted to share my thoughts on a Head to Head comparison. We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get BBQ guides, recipes, and our free digital cookbook sent straight to your inbox.
Despite this, I wouldn’t say that the grilling space is overly compact. This is because you have enough room for 12 burgers or a few more hot dogs at one time on the cooking grates. They also offer two models with 285 square inches of cooking space and 20,000 BTUs, the X-Cursion and the 285.
The tank storage system not only locks the propane tank in place so it can’t shift around, but also uses the weight of the tank to counter balance the rest of the grill’s weight. The lighter is charged by a large red button (I love big red buttons) which worked first time every time we tested it. The button is also sturdy and placed cleverly enough not to be pressed accidentally by you leaning on the grill or while using other functions.
This can save you a lot of time, particularly when you are trying to grill somewhere outside of your home. The Traveler is big enough to cook for a crowd, looks great and doesn’t take up much space when not in use. You can set up or collapse the grill with one hand while you are holding a beer in another.
The is also a fun house-warming or wedding gift, or a great additional grill for any avid back yard bbq hero. Travel on or off the beaten path, camp in the woods or near the shore. Explore the world with big taste and your Q 1200 portable gas grill by your side.