Campfire Grate / Grill.....

[dmbowditch]

What sort of set up does everyone recommend? Looking for recommendations for back yard fire pit, but also something that can be taken on camping trips with the family. Input much appreciated.

 

[bocefus78]

I use an old oven rack. Grill racks work too. Next time you see a grill on the curb on trash day, take the racks out of it. that's how I got the oven rack.

 

[eldirector]

I have some sort of heavy cast iron one, with folding legs. Kinda like this:

Had it for years. Used to have a thin cardboard box to carry it (it gets pretty dirty).

 

[CindyE]

We've had several over the years. The one that looks similar to this is my favorite. It's pretty versatile. They're pretty pricey, but nice, especially if you plan to use it a lot.

 

[Outlaw]

RiverGrille, Cowboy 31 in. Charcoal Grill and Fire Pit, GR1038-014612 at The Home Depot - Mobile

Saw this at home depot the other day. Seems pretty cool but kinda pricey and not sure about the portability

 

[dmbowditch]

Cindy E, what does something like that usually cost? Also where do you buy one like that?

 

[dmbowditch]

El Director, I have been considering one like that, but wasn't sure if you can cook directly on the grates like that? Seems very portable to take to other camp sights

 

[Dirty Steve]

I have one that has a cooking surface area (steel mesh) that is about 24" x 36". The total length is close to 40" and it fits over my fire pit. We cook on it about every weekend and and a few times during the week. I can get A LOT of meat on it at one time. It has been great for parties.

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Dirty Steve

 

[terrehautian]

Cindy E, what does something like that usually cost? Also where do you buy one like that?

I bought something like that at the Covered Bridge Festival and I think it was around 50-75 but I could be wrong. I have yet to use it. My firepit also has an area where I can put in a rod and attach a cooking grate to it.

 

[CindyE]

Cindy E, what does something like that usually cost? Also where do you buy one like that?

We got ours years ago at the Trail of Courage festival in Rochester. I think it was under $100. The one i posted on here is listed on Etsy for around $150. I've been really happy with ours.

 

[dmbowditch]

Cindy E, thank you. I have seen some at the Trail of courage, but didn't have time to stop and see about pricing, and then the event got rained out this year. I will have to check that next year, or possibly the Covered Bridge festival.

 

[CindyE]

Cindy E, thank you. I have seen some at the Trail of courage, but didn't have time to stop and see about pricing, and then the event got rained out this year. I will have to check that next year, or possibly the Covered Bridge festival.

I've also seen them at Feast of the Hunter's Moon in Lafayette. We've had several different ones, the worst was the Coleman tripod. If you get one like the one we have, I doubt you will ever need another one.
Haven't been camping much lately, but one of these days i'd like to get back into it. We used to go at least every other weekend, and i have cooked lots of stuff over the fire!

 

[dmbowditch]

Thanks again CindyE, will keep my eye open. Nice to know different places to pick something like that up.

 

[rw02kr43]

@Outlaw Menards has that fire pit/ grill on clearance for $119 I'm thinking of picking one up.
Nevermind. Not the same. Similar though
http://www.menards.com/main/heating...cheyenne-grill-fire-pit/p-2288666-c-12918.htm

Jason

 

[SMiller]

Camp Chef Mountain Man Over-The-Fire Grill and Griddle.

You can check them out in the back corner of Gander Mountain although they are much cheaper elsewhere.

 

[Outlaw]

@Outlaw Menards has that fire pit/ grill on clearance for $119 I'm thinking of picking one up.
Nevermind. Not the same. Similar though
http://www.menards.com/main/heating...cheyenne-grill-fire-pit/p-2288666-c-12918.htm

Jason

Looks very similar. Good price too. I think the only thing it's missing is the rotisserie. The fire pit part of it looks a little shallow but looks like it's a little more portable.

 

[dmbowditch]

SMiller, i like the looks and concept of that Camp Chef Mountain Man over the fire grill / griddle. Thanks for sharing that option, i will look into it.

 

[mike4sigs]

i use an old cast iron grill grate ! and 2 pieces rebar to set it on over a fire ring ,One down fall of my method is it is not adjustable!

 

[kludge]

What I use on campfires: