{"id":381,"date":"2021-01-12T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demos.codetipi.com\/zeen-videogames\/2018\/06\/01\/perferendis-adipisci-nemo-incidunt\/"},"modified":"2024-05-03T13:25:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:25:27","slug":"best-portable-pellet-grills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/best-portable-pellet-grills\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Portable Pellet Grills in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-portable-pellet-grills-which-is-the-best\" data-level=\"3\">Portable Pellet Grills: Which is the Best?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-different-needs-in-portable-grills\" data-level=\"4\">Different Needs in Portable Grills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-portable-are-they\" data-level=\"3\">How Portable Are They?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-about-power\" data-level=\"3\">What about Power?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-traeger-scout-vs-traeger-ranger-differences\" data-level=\"3\">Traeger Scout vs Traeger Ranger: Differences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-portable-pellet-grill-recommendations\" data-level=\"2\">Portable Pellet Grill Recommendations<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-best-for-limited-space-gmg-davy-crockett\" data-level=\"3\">Best for Limited Space: GMG Davy Crockett<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-small-pellet-grill-that-s-also-portable-tie-grilla-chimp-recteq-rt-340\" data-level=\"3\">Best Small Pellet Grill (That&#8217;s also Portable): TIE: Grilla Chimp\/Recteq RT-340<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-budget-choice-camp-chef-pursuit\" data-level=\"3\">Best Budget Choice: Camp Chef Pursuit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-portable-pellet-grills-which-is-the-best\">Portable Pellet Grills: Which is the Best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portable pellet grills offer a solution for a few different types of people. So there really is no &#8220;best portable pellet grill&#8221; without considering your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-needs-in-portable-grills\">Different Needs in Portable Grills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people own a large grill at home and wish to have the ability to smoke food at a tailgating function or while camping. Perhaps they want to take it on a family vacation. Regardless, the ability to bring a smaller version of a full-sized pellet grill is the key. Portability and convenience is as important to them as performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other common use for a portable pellet grill is that you perhaps just don&#8217;t need a full-sized grill. You may have a household of just 1 or 2 people. Perhaps you only have the patio or balcony space for a portable pellet grill. If this is you, portability is a bonus, but not the main determining factor. What you need is the same day-in-day-out functionality of a full-sized unit, just smaller and perhaps cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-portable-are-they\">How Portable Are They?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What do we mean by smaller? Well, ideally it should fit in a car trunk. Every grill reviewed here does just that, though some may take up the ENTIRE trunk of a car. The sizes of the portables we review range from extra large cooler (with legs folded) to medium-sized suitcase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-about-power\">What about Power?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All portable pellet grills require electricity in order to turn the auger to feed pellets. Additionally, they require a decent amount of electricity at startup in order to get the firepot lit and burning. We covered <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/mobile-pellet-grills-portable-power-options\/\">several solutions for portable pellet grill power<\/a>, but know that you&#8217;re going to need a minimum of about 300W (more is better) of startup power, and about 30-50W of power to keep it running after startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1.<\/span><br>Traeger Tailgater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Tailgater.jpg\" alt=\"Traeger Tailgater pellet grill\" class=\"wp-image-1884\" width=\"446\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Tailgater.jpg 891w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Tailgater-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Tailgater-770x864.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Tailgater-293x329.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Traeger Tailgater is a small-sized version of a full-sized pellet grill. Like the Recteq RT-340, the Grilla Chimp, the Pit Boss Tailgater, and the Camp Chef Pursuit, this grill is essentially a small version of a pellet grill, with legs that tuck up under the unit, with one set of wheels to roll it like a very large (and heavy) rolling trunk. The grill isn&#8217;t hard to roll once folded, but at over 60 pounds it is still too heavy and cumbersome for one person to just throw in the trunk of a car. It&#8217;s portable, but not super portable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Traeger Tailgater portable pellet grill in folded position\" class=\"wp-image-1913\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tailgater_folded.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Traeger Tailgater, folded up for rolling<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tailgater, once set up, is a fully-functioning pellet grill, with 300 square inches of cooking space. This translates to about 10-12 burgers, 2 large racks of ribs, or 2-3 chickens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-very-dark-gray-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>How we determine actual cooking space:<\/strong> We give a max amount, based on packing items edge to edge on the grate. A pellet grill, however, has hot spots at the front and rear edges of the grate that aren\u2019t over the drip pan. Any food that is directly above this gap will burn.  The effective capacity, then, is the number of items that fit on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">the grate area above the drip pan.<\/span> In other words, it\u2019s the capacity without being affected by the hotter edge zones of the grilling chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tailgater uses an <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/pid-controllers-in-pellet-grills\/\">advanced PID controller,<\/a> which will provide superior temperature control over a conventional controller. The hopper is on the side of the grill, and holds 8 pounds of pellets which should provide 8-10 hours of cook time at low temps, not quite enough for a pork butt or brisket, but plenty for ribs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grill grates are porcelain-coated steel, which is good for non-stick cooking, but can chip over time and is inferior to stainless steel grates. The entire grill is made of powder-coated steel, with no stainless steel used. With the legs out, the grill is pretty stable, but a little bit wobbly. Nothing severe, but not rock-solid stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performance is average, with reliable holding of low temperatures and a top temperature of 450 degrees. There are the usual amount of mechanical complaints among owners, and the grill has a 3-year warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Traeger Tailgater pellet grill has an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38ZZN9q\">MSRP of $469.99 and is available on Amazon.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Traeger Tailgater<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">A smaller version of a Basic pellet grill<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">A good choice, especially if you&#8217;re already a Traeger owner, for a portable addition. A decent choice for a smaller main pellet grill, though it&#8217;s really too short for that. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"75\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:75%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"85\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">8.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:85%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"75\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:75%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Almost a full size pellet grill<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Advanced temp control<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Large cooking surface<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\"><strong>DIDN&#8217;T LIKE:<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Cumbersome folding<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Not best materials<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Short grilling height<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-7\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">7.8<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__aff lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">LATEST PRICE<\/div><div class=\"aff-button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38ZZN9q\" class=\"aff-button lr-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"button-title\">Check Amazon<\/span><div class=\"i-wrap\" style=\"background:#f8d92f\"><i class=\"tipi-i-cart-1 \"><\/i><i class=\"tipi-i-long-arrow-right \"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Traeger Tailgater\",\"description\": \"Traeger Tailgater Portable Pellet Grill\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Traeger&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"7.8\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>2<\/strong>.<\/span><br>Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Davy Crockett is not meant to function as a permanent grill, but is instead a portable-only model. It doesn&#8217;t have full-sized legs but rather has small legs that fold up to act as a handle for transport. The legs, when extended, are only about 18&#8243; tall, so you&#8217;ll probably want to set it up on a table or a tailgate. Thought it seems like more portable option that the folding full leg type portable pellet grills, it actually weighs in at a hefty 68 pounds. Note that the folding process is a bit difficult with one person, though unfolding is easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Davy Crockett is your best choice for a pellet grill for RVs and boater, as it fits inside a large storage cuddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"Green Mountain Davy Crockett review\" class=\"wp-image-1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GMG_General-9-1024x683-1-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We found the Davy Crockett to be a bit squirrelly with temperature controls. Overall, it functions fine and is probably the best solution for a purely-portable grill.  <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/green-mountain-grills-davy-crockett\/\">See our full review of the GMG Davy Crockett here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one advantage the Davy Crockett has over other portable grills is that it better addresses the main problem when running a pellet smoker remotely: the power source. Because pellet grills require a standard outlet, your <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/mobile-pellet-grills-portable-power-options\/\">options for taking them on the road<\/a> were either to have a generator or a car battery and separate converter. Green Mountain solves this partially by including 3 separate connectors: a standard 110v AC plug, an auto cigarette lighter connector, and a 12v battery option (think miniature jumper cables.) This is a definite plus and one of the reasons that it might be the perfect tailgating-only grill, even if it\u2019s less usable at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-575x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett portable power connections include a 12 volt car adapter\" class=\"wp-image-1156\" width=\"431\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-575x1024.jpg 575w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-770x1371.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-862x1536.jpg 862w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-293x522.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0150-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-rotated.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><figcaption>Power options include a 12-volt car plug and 110v adapter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Davy Crockett has wifi, which is a nice bonus. No, you don&#8217;t have to be on a wireless network to use it. You can operate it on a local network on your phone, allowing you to control and monitor temperatures from your tent or RV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we reported in our full review, the grill grate is very flimsy on the Davy Crockett, and it&#8217;s grilling area is pretty small&#8211;about 6-8 burgers or one large pork butt. It will hold 2 racks of ribs, though it will be a tight fit. The hopper capacity is 9 pounds, a bit larger than some similar hoppers in this comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MSRP for the Davy Crockett is $329, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3benCgt\">but can be had for less on Amazon<\/a>, usually. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">GMG Davy Crockett<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Great if Storage space is important<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">A very functional portable pellet grill, but can be finicky with temperatures. Fits into a small space, yet has good cooking capacity. Great fit for RV or boat use.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"65\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">6.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:65%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Power options include 12 volt<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Very compact. Best for RVs.<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Wifi and temp probes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\"><strong>DIDN&#8217;T LIKE:<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Flimsy grates<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Below average temp performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Difficult to collapse safely<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-8\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">8.2<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__aff lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">LATEST PRICE<\/div><div class=\"aff-button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3benCgt\" class=\"aff-button lr-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"button-title\">Check Amazon<\/span><div class=\"i-wrap\" style=\"background:#f8d92f\"><i class=\"tipi-i-cart-1 \"><\/i><i class=\"tipi-i-long-arrow-right \"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"GMG Davy Crockett\",\"description\": \"Davy Crockett Pellet Grill\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Green Mountain Grills&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"8.2\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3.<\/span><br>Recteq RT-340<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recteq&#8217;s portable pellet grill offering is on the folding legs, rolls like a suitcase model. But aside from its folding legs, it&#8217;s essentially just a smaller version of the larger <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/recteq-rt-590-review\/\">RT-590<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/review-of-the-recteq-rt-700\/\">RT-700<\/a>. This includes the materials used, which are almost entirely high-quality stainless steel. The Recteq RT-340 has been known previously as the Rec Tec Mini, then the Rec Tec Trailblazer, then Rec Tec rebranded to Recteq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1443\" width=\"767\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-900x900.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other Recteq models, the build quality and superior materials are very evident and put this smoker at the top of the class. The only place where cost-cutting is even slightly evident is with the round Recteq logo badge, which seems to be stamped metal instead of the solid stainless medallion used on the full-sized RT-700.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RT-340 has the same PID wifi digital controller as its big brothers. Temperature performance, predictably, is superior. The grill is able to hold temps within 5 degrees of set point, compensates well to outside conditions like wind and cold, and hits a high temp nearing 500 degrees. The app performs well, and the ability to monitor both food probe temps and change grill temps via your phone, and the ability to set alarms for temperature goals is a big deal, especially if you&#8217;re looking to use this as smaller permanent grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hopper holds 20 pounds of pellets, which makes it even more &#8220;main grill&#8221; capable. And yes, you can fold it up and take it with you, though it&#8217;s not easy to lift into a trunk or truck bed. The legs are solid and steady, and the grill grate height is exactly the same as large &#8220;permanent&#8221; grills. At 80 pounds, it&#8217;s the second-heaviest we reviewed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1891\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12.jpeg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1891\" class=\"wp-image-1891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-12.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1892\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7.jpeg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1892\" class=\"wp-image-1892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/RT-340-7.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Folding up the legs and unfolding isn&#8217;t impossible, but it&#8217;s not the simplest process. One thing Recteq could improve upon here is a pellet chute to empty the hopper before transporting. One other thing to be aware of: the grill doesn&#8217;t use a chimney to vent air and smoke. Instead, it has two ports at the top rear of the grill chamber. While this works fine for cooking, it lets rain in if left out in the elements. A cover is therefore a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grate size is almost identical to the Traeger Tailgater, Pit Boss Tailgater, and Grilla Chimp. So it will cook 8-10 burgers, 2 racks of ribs and a couple of average sized pork butts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The warranty on the RT-340 is only 2 years, which is uncharacteristic for Recteq who is known for their<a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/pellet-grill-warranty-comparison\/\"> best-in-class warranties. <\/a>Recteq sells direct for $599 and, though they used to sell on Amazon, buying through their site is the only option to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Recteq RT-340<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">A True Pellet Grill, Just Smaller<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">All the benefits of a larger Recteq, plus it&#8217;s foldable. Even if you never take it anywhere, you&#8217;ll be happy with it.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"80\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">8<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:80%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Wi-fil PID controller<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Superior materials<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Recteq support is A+<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Very capable as your main grill<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\"><strong>DIDN&#8217;T LIKE:<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Heavy for transport<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">2-year warranty<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Price reflects the materials<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Vents let in rain<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-8\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">8.7<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__aff lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">MSRP: $599<\/div><div class=\"aff-button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recteq.com\/RT-340-Wood-Pellet-Grill\" class=\"aff-button lr-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"button-title\">Buy At Recteq<\/span><div class=\"i-wrap\" style=\"background:#f8d92f\"><i class=\"tipi-i-cart-1 \"><\/i><i class=\"tipi-i-long-arrow-right \"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Recteq RT-340\",\"description\": \"Recteq RT-340 Portable Pellet Grill\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Recteq&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"8.7\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>4<\/strong>.<\/span><br>Camp Chef Pursuit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Camp Chef Pursuit is another portable pellet grill with the &#8220;rolling suitcase&#8221; design, as seen in the photo below from Camp Chef&#8217;s website. Like the other models, its legs fold under the grill for travel. And, like the others, it sits unfolded at regular grill height and can function as a smaller &#8220;permanent&#8221; pellet grill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Pursuit has a much flimsier and cheaper feel to it. It just isn&#8217;t as substantial a grill as the Recteq or the Grilla Grills Chimp. It uses thinner powder coated materials like the Traeger and Pit Boss grill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pursuit has a 10-pound hopper capacity, which means it can maybe do an entire pork butt without adding more pellets. Some notable differences in the Pursuit from its compeitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Two-tiered grill grates, increasing cooking area to 500 sq inches<\/li><li>An ash cleanout system, handy for transporting after a cook<\/li><li>Sliding heat deflector allows for direct grilling and temps up to 650 for searing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The pursuit has a PID controller for more accurate temperature control and performance. The smoker has two built-in meat probes, but no wi-fi capability like the Davy Crockett or the Recteq. Overall weight is the heftiest of all the grills here at 82 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/camp-chef-pursuit_rolling-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other notable features are the built-in bottle opener (a nice touch) and the adjustable height legs, which along with it&#8217;s wide-angle stance, give it superior stability, especially on uneven ground. It also has latches to secure the lid during travel. These are nice touches that hint at it&#8217;s high convenience factor for campers. There is no method to empty pellets, which is kind of a pain when transporting a pellet smoker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless-293x330.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Camp Chef Pursuit has a 3-year warranty, which is among the best portable pellet grill warranties. Overall, the Pursuit is fairly problem-free according to customer feedback. There are some notable reports of auger troubles with some customers&#8217; grills, as well as general part breakage and malfunctioning, which is to be expected with its lower price and cheaper materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Camp Chef Pursuit retails for $440 at Camp Chef, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Xnto7x\">but can be had on Amazon for a bit less<\/a>, usually.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Camp Chef Pursuit<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">A Great Second Grill<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">Not as full-featured or as nice as some alternatives, but a good portable at a good price.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"80\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">8<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:80%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"75\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:75%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Two-tiered grates maximizes space<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">PID Controller<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Adjustable legs, stable base<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\"><strong>DIDN&#8217;T LIKE:<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Heaviest portable smoker tested<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Flimsy materials<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Some reliability issues with auger<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-8\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">8.2<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__aff lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">MSRP: $440. Check Latest Price:<\/div><div class=\"aff-button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Xnto7x\" class=\"aff-button lr-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"button-title\">Check Amazon<\/span><div class=\"i-wrap\" style=\"background:#f8d92f\"><i class=\"tipi-i-cart-1 \"><\/i><i class=\"tipi-i-long-arrow-right \"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Camp Chef Pursuit\",\"description\": \"Camp Chef Pursuit Portable Pellet Grill\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Camp Chef&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"8.2\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>5<\/strong>.<\/span><br>Pit Boss Tailgater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pit Boss portable grill is very similar in design to the Traeger and Grilla models, with a few notable exceptions. And though it&#8217;s one of the heaviest at 88 pounds, it has the same cooking capacity as the Traeger, Recteq and Grilla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pit-Boss-Tailgater-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pit-Boss-Tailgater-1.jpg 388w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pit-Boss-Tailgater-1-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pit-Boss-Tailgater-1-293x302.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The hopper holds only 5 pounds of pellets. This would give you about 5 hours of cooking at 250, less at higher temperatures. That&#8217;s not enough to cook ribs without refilling, but is fine for burgers and hot dogs. If you&#8217;re hauling around a pellet grill to just cook burgers and dogs, then you need to branch out in your tailgating and camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tailgater is almost half the price of the Recteq, which is a significant factor in your decision. As expected, for a much lower price, you get a conventional (and less predictable) temperature controller, flimsier construction materials, and little to no bells and whistles. But if you&#8217;re just looking for something to allow you to cook on the road every now and then, perhaps the trade-offs are worth it to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike others in this category, the Pit Boss has cast iron grates. These are great for durability, but definitely add to the weight. And cleaning and maintaining cast iron grates may not be something you want to deal with on the road. They aren&#8217;t very maintenance-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PitBoss-tailgater-shot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PitBoss-tailgater-shot.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PitBoss-tailgater-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PitBoss-tailgater-shot-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PitBoss-tailgater-shot-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PitBoss-tailgater-shot-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the Camp Chef Pursuit, the Pit Boss has two tiers of grill grates (the upper one is conventional wire) which expands the cooking area somewhat. And, just like most other grills in this category, the main grate is about 350 sq inches, so expect to be able to cook 8-10 standard Bubba Burgers, 2 racks of ribs and 2 medium pork butts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The things you&#8217;ll be giving up at this price point are a PID controller, wi-fi capability, and heavy duty stainless steel components. On the plus side, the grill has some conveniences that other pricier models don&#8217;t: two food probes, and a pellet clean-out chute for emptying and changing pellets. Also of note is the Pit Boss 5-Year Warranty, which is better than other portables reviewed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pit Boss has a slightly below average level of customer complaints, mostly having to do with temperature accuracy. The Tailgater has an MSRP of $350 and, oddly enough, isn&#8217;t sold on the Pit Boss website (the link takes you to Wal-Mart), but<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39inyK4\"> is available on Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Pit Boss Tailgater<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">The LOW Budget choice<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">Low cost, but very low hopper capacity, and lower quality.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"70\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:70%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"70\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:70%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"70\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:70%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Entry-level price<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Good as a 2nd portable unit<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">5-Year warranty<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\"><strong>DIDN&#8217;T LIKE:<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Flimsy construction<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Small 5-lb hopper<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">88 lbs is heavy<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-7\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">7<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__aff lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">MSRP $350<\/div><div class=\"aff-button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39inyK4\" class=\"aff-button lr-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"button-title\">Check Amazon<\/span><div class=\"i-wrap\" style=\"background:#f8d92f\"><i class=\"tipi-i-cart-1 \"><\/i><i class=\"tipi-i-long-arrow-right \"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Pit Boss Tailgater\",\"description\": \"Pit Boss Tailgater\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Pit Boss&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"7\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>6<\/strong>.<\/span><br>Grilla Grills Chimp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grillla Grills Chimp may not have the name recognition of Traeger or Recteq, but it should. Grilla uses higher-quality materials than most and, like Recteq, incorporates more stainless steel in its pellet grills than competitors. The Chimp portable pellet grill is probably the closest comparable to the Recteq RT-340 in many ways, from material quality to temperature control and performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chimp uses Grilla&#8217;s Alpha Smoke controller, a PID controller that also allows you to switch to conventional mode. Some say this adds a bit more smoke. Read about the <a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/pid-controllers-in-pellet-grills\/\">differences in PID and conventional controllers here<\/a>, but Grilla is the only grill that gives you the choice of both. The Chimp has full digital functionality, and includes one built-in food probe. Unlike the Recteq, it doesn&#8217;t have wi-fi control capability, which could be important if you&#8217;re using it as your main grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" width=\"NaN\" height=\"NaN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-390x390.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chimp, at 90 pounds, is one of the heaviest portables we reviewed. Grilla makes up for this, though, in its portability extras. The Chimps legs are the easiest to fold and unfold with one person. The grate and drip pan are essentially &#8220;locked in&#8221; when the lid closes, which helps during transport. And the Chimp has small leveling pads on the bottom when the legs are folded, which can help on soft ground or to prevent gouging your bed liner. The grill is super stable when unfolded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"Grilla Grills Chimp pellet grill, folded in back of SUV\" class=\"wp-image-1916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-770x487.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-1536x971.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-2048x1295.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-293x185.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-1400x885.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grilla-Chimp-Folded-in-vehicle-scaled.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Internally, the Grilla Grills chimp has almost as much stainless steel as the Recteq: the handles, grill grates, drip pan, heat deflector, and burn pot are all stainless. This is a big plus and, like the Recteq, makes the grill a strong choice as your sole grill if you don&#8217;t need a lot of cooking space. Like the Recteq and others, cooking space is about 300 sq inches, with an additional top warming rack that brings the total to 420 sq inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&#8217;t like the open rear vents on the Recteq and the Traeger, as they can let in rain. The Chimp has side vents instead, which prevents this from happening. Of note, however, are reviews of people claiming a bit less smoke than they would like. This could be due to the side venting, but the effect should be minor at best. More likely, people don&#8217;t quite understand that higher temps means less smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chimp has a 2 year warranty, and Grilla has a really solid customer service reputation. The biggest difference we see between this and the equally recommended Recteq is the lack of wi-fi control. But it&#8217;s also $50 less and has a few more portability features.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Grilla GrillS Chimp<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Another GREAT Small Grill<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">Toss up between the Grilla and the Recteq. No wifi, but otherwise a solid main grill that is easily transportable.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"85\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">8.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:85%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"90\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:90%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Quality materials, some stainless<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Easy folding, easy transport<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Advanced controller<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\"><strong>DIDN&#8217;T LIKE:<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Heavy, at 90 lbs<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">No pellet cleanup<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Side vents can affect cooks<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-8\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">8.8<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__aff lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">$529 MSRP<\/div><div class=\"aff-button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grilla-Grills-Tailgater-Controller-Construction\/dp\/B084VWMRS2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Grilla+Grills&amp;qid=1610558659&amp;sr=8-4&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=pgr2020-20&amp;linkId=745080c81cf0a02fa9384897d8d5856c&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"aff-button lr-button\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"button-title\">Check AMAZON<\/span><div class=\"i-wrap\" style=\"background:#f8d92f\"><i class=\"tipi-i-cart-1 \"><\/i><i class=\"tipi-i-long-arrow-right \"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Grilla GrillS Chimp\",\"description\": \"Grilla Grills Chimp Portable Pellet Grill\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Grilla Grills&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"8.8\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ba0c49\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>7<\/strong>.<\/span><br>Traeger Ranger and Scout<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a super portable option, these large briefcase sized units may be for you. For some people, namely RVers, boaters, and (see video) even truckers, these micro-pellet grills may be the only logical option, as they are much smaller than the others. They are still not lightweight, at around 60 pounds. And the cook time is limited by the small hopper- 4 to 8 pounds for the Scout and Ranger, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-vs-Scout-Picture-e1610561832541.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-vs-Scout-Picture-e1610561832541.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-vs-Scout-Picture-e1610561832541-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-vs-Scout-Picture-e1610561832541-770x510.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-vs-Scout-Picture-e1610561832541-293x194.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-vs-Scout-Picture-e1610561832541-500x331.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Traeger Scout (l) vs Ranger (r), side-by-side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooking space is, of course, smaller than the others. Both the Scout and Ranger are the same size, and will realistically cook about 4 burgers at a time. Think two average sized T-Bone steaks and you&#8217;ll get a good idea of the size. A smallish rack of baby back ribs might squeeze onto the grate, or you may half to halve it. It will fit a smaller pork butt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1924\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1924\" class=\"wp-image-1924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open.png 500w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Traeger-Scout-open-390x390.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Traeger Scout, open<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1919\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1919\" class=\"wp-image-1919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed-390x390.png 390w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Scout-closed.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Traeger Scout, closed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1921\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1921\" class=\"wp-image-1921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed-390x390.png 390w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-closed.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Traeger Ranger, closed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1922\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1922\" class=\"wp-image-1922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open-390x390.png 390w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger-Ranger-open.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Traeger Ranger, open<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"292\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger_Ranger_Pellet_Grill_Size.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger_Ranger_Pellet_Grill_Size.jpg 554w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger_Ranger_Pellet_Grill_Size-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Traeger_Ranger_Pellet_Grill_Size-293x154.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><figcaption>The Ranger (shown) and Scout differ in weight but have the same dimensions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How is this compact box a funtioning pellet grill? The video below gives a pretty good overview of how the units operate. The hopper is a small compartment diretly adjacent to the cooking surface. The Scout and Ranger are almost identical, with a few differences outlined in the chart after the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"THE BEST SMOKER GRILL FOR TRUCKERS\/CAMPERS | Traeger Ranger\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hRVnL2x-op0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-traeger-scout-vs-traeger-ranger-differences\">Traeger Scout vs Traeger Ranger: Differences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Traeger Scout<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Traeger Ranger<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Hopper Capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 lb<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall Weight<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45 lbs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Controller Type<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Conventional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Digital PID<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSRP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$299<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$399<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside to this amazing portability is that the reliability of the grills seems a bit suspect. Though many people seem satisfied, there are a decent amount of people that see very unreliable temp swings, including uncontrolled overheating. Note that both these models were<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2018\/traeger-grills-recalls-wood-pellet-grills-due-to-fire-hazard#:~:text=cast%20iron%20griddle.-,Remedy%3A,grease%20fires%20in%20the%20grill.\"> recalled due to fire hazard in 2018<\/a>, but this issue (grease improperly draining) has evidently been fixed in current models.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lets-review-block__wrap lets-review-block__wrap-10 lr-cf  lets-review--center lets-review-skin-1 lets-review-design-2 lets-review-ani-1 lets-review-score-type-2 lets-review-type- lets-review-score-type__bar\" data-design=\"2\" data-score-type=\"2\" data-skin=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__main-title lr-vc lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Traeger Ranger \/ Traeger Scout<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__conclusion__wrap lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">For Some, They could be perfect<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__conclusion\">Not viable as a main grill, but for cramped spaces (and very short cooks) these might just be a workable option. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__crits lets-review-unseen\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-title=\"Your Rating\" data-title-2=\"Change Your Rating\" data-score=\"95\" data-crit=\"0\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Portability<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">9.5<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:95%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"70\" data-crit=\"1\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Performance<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">7<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:70%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit\" data-score=\"80\" data-crit=\"2\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Convenience<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__crit__score\">8<\/div><div class=\"score-overlay-wrap score-overlay-wrap__bar\"><div class=\"score-overlay\" style=\"width:80%;background:#f8d92f;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__proscons lets-review-block__pad\"><div class=\"lets-review-block__pros\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Liked:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Perhaps best solution for RV, boating<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__pro\">Most portable, storable<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__cons\"><div class=\"proscons__title lets-review-block__title lr-font-h\" style=\"\">Didn&#8217;t Like:<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Some performance issues<\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block__procon lets-review-block__con\">Limited cooking space &amp; time<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lets-review-block lets-review-block__final-score lets-review-block__final-score-type-2 lets-review-block__pad score-level-8\"><div class=\"score__wrap lr-all-c\" style=\"background:#f8d92f; color: #fff\"><div class=\"score\">8.2<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Traeger Ranger \/ Traeger Scout\",\"description\": \"Traeger Ranger and Scout\",\"brand\": \"{ &quot;@type&quot;: &quot;Brand&quot;, &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Traeger&quot; }\",\"image\": [\n\t\t\t\t\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/camp-chef-pursuit-rv-1155x770.jpg\"\n\t\t\t],\"review\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"worstRating\": \"0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": \"8.2\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"10\"\n\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"brainear\"\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}}<\/script>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-portable-pellet-grill-recommendations\">Portable Pellet Grill Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-for-limited-space-gmg-davy-crockett\">Best for Limited Space: GMG Davy Crockett<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1114\" width=\"768\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-770x432.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews-1400x786.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0119-Pellet-Grill-Reviews.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>The Davy Crockett might be the best for RVers and boaters<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ranger and the Scout are definitely good solutions for a certain user: namely someone looking for a portable-only pellet grill. And for an RVer or boater, it may be the only option because of limited storage. The GMG Davy Crockett, however, offers more cooking space and remote control via phone for only a slightly larger footprint (and a lower cost). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Runner-Up: Traeger Ranger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-small-pellet-grill-that-s-also-portable-tie-grilla-chimp-recteq-rt-340\">Best Small Pellet Grill (That&#8217;s also Portable): TIE: Grilla Chimp\/Recteq RT-340<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1915\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1915\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grilla-Chimp-390x390.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1443\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/?attachment_id=1443\" class=\"wp-image-1443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RT-340.06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">The best portables that can also be your main pellet grill: Grilla and Recteq<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not the lowest-priced, the Recteq RT-340 is without question the best-built grill among the portables. It also is the most full-featured grill. If you need a smaller grill that functions like its bigger cousins, with the added ability to transport it occasionally (or never), then the Recteq is the choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grilla Grills Chimp has slightly lower material quality than the Recteq, but is a bit easier to fold for transport, has some locking mechanisms that make it more transportable, and doesn&#8217;t have the rear vents that can allow rain in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-budget-choice-camp-chef-pursuit\">Best Budget Choice: Camp Chef Pursuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/pelletgrillreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CC-Pursuit-Seamless-293x330.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>The best bet for less than $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to save money, and especially if you just want a decent second pellet grill for the road, the Camp Chef Pursuit will save you a bit compared to the Recteq, and will smoke food just fine for your portable needs. 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