The wheeled cart the grill is mounted in folds down flat, slowly and easily lowering into place after you step on the folding lever in the base. It’s a fairly heavy grill, but the Traveler’s design means you won’t really ever have to lift it.
We even found the built-in thermometer to be pretty accurate, something that’s rare in grills of all kinds. The Weber Traveler managed to heat up to 660 degrees in our testing, hot enough to sear steaks or even make pizza, while the non-stick coating on its cast-iron grate still kept delicate fish filets intact after cooking. This may be one of the most expensive portable grills available, but you’re paying for quality, both in terms of performance and design. We also tested and recommend the Q 1200, which has 189 square inches of cooking space and a 8,500-BTU burner. Out of the box, this can be powered by 1-pound gas canisters, but Weber does sell an attachment if you want to use 20-pound tanks.
One downside during assembly was the drip pan didn't fit properly, which necessitated a small trim to get it to slide in. When it came to the gas grill’s performance, it gets hot quickly, cooks food evenly, and is easy to clean when you’re done. The unit has a cast aluminum body and ergonomic side handles to make it easy to move from one place to another. It's a little bit heavy for a portable option, weighing in at over 43 pounds, but most of the weight is actually its cast-iron grates, which can be carried separately for easy transport. The sturdy Weber Q 2200 has a number of high-end features usually reserved for full-size grills, such as a built-in lid thermometer, electronic ignition, and infinite control burner valve. This portable grill has everything you need to cook up delicious meals, including 280 square inches of cooking space and two folding work tables to make food prep quick and easy. We tried it out, at home and on the road, to grill hot dogs, steaks, and veggies and were impressed with the final results each time. If you’re searching for a gas grill you can bring on all your adventures that also performs well enough to be used at home, look no further than the Weber Q 2200.