The Product: Small Portable Grill

Portable gas grills have traditionally been of low quality with limited cooking space. This is why so many people opt for portable charcoal grills, which cook faster and hotter. However, gas grills are much easier both to use and to clean, which is especially important when you are putting the grill in your car. The Weber Q grills are the best of both worlds.

Recommendation: Weber Baby Q 100/120 Portable Grill Review

The Weber Baby Q (Q100, Q120) is a newly introduced, clean-burning propane grill by Weber. With a 189 square inches of cooking area, the Baby Q Grill is big enough to cook about six burgers, but it takes up very little room. The Weber Q100 can cook anything a traditional grill can—after an 8-10 minute preheat, you can easily sear a steak or grill some sausage. Unlike cheap single-burner portable grills, the Q100's U-shaped burner allows for even cooking and is extremely fuel efficient (5 lbs. of propane can last you all season). I’m a also a fan of the push-start ignition, which makes lighting the grill easy.

The Weber Baby Q doesn't have many drawbacks. It only accepts 14 oz. propane cylinders, but they’re pretty easy to find and only cost a few bucks. Alternately, you can get the Weber attachment that allows the grill to work with a traditional 20 lb. propane tank. A variety of tools and accessories are available with the Q series.

Overall, the Weber Q 100 is a great grill for traveling, tailgating, apartment decks or even your back yard. My friends are always impressed by how easy it is to set up, how well it cooks, and how simple it is to put away. (It fits in a duffle bag.) However, for just another $30 I recommend you upgrade to the Weber Q 120, with electronic ignition and foldable side tray tables, which really come in handy.

Other Grills in the Weber Q Family

Weber Q 200/220: A step up in size from the Baby Q, these models have a taller lid and a built in thermometer.

Weber Q 300/320: This new, top-of-the-line model includes two burners for direct and indirect cooking, a stationary cart, a thermometer, and more. Can grill a 12-pound turkey.

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Devil's Advocate:

The only problem with the side-tray design is that the grill needs to be cool in order to fold the trays away. Also, be careful with the off switch—it’s on the opposite side of the dial from what you would expect.

Recommended Accessories:

Weber Rolling Cart / Portable Stand
• Great for travel or to use as a stationary cart if the Q is your primary grill.
Rolling Duffel Bag
• Your Q will travel in style
20 lb Adapter
• Hook your Q up to a propane tank for more regular use