The thing we like about this grill is its simplicity and elegance. It doesn’t have any additional ‘bells and whistles. All you have is the 28″ stake and the grilling plate, which you attach to the stake. It’s Small: While it’s nice and compact in grilling, you’ll be competing for space on this one. Best for just one or two campers max. It might be too small for more giant fire pits. A Lot of Height Options: We like stake-swivel grills like this because you have a lot of room to adjust the height.

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But it’s pretty straightforward to construct. First, stab the stake into the ground next to where you will have your fire. If it’s soft ground, this shouldn’t be a problem. But remember that if the land is more demanding, you might need a mallet to get the stake into the ground. We noticed that this grill is not as big as it looks. While in the photos online, it seems enormous; it’s just 14 inches x 14 inches. So, the size makes it a grill for a small family. A significant concern for many of our readers is portability. They want a grate they can take to and from their next camping trip.

Choose your Size: You can choose between medium and large sizes for this one – although both sizes are pretty small relative to other outdoor campfire grills.

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Cast Iron: Most grills on this list are stainless steel, but this one is of excellent sturdy cast iron. It gives it a very sturdy feel. We love that this one allows you to choose from a wide range of sizes. The medium size comes in at 16″ x 12″ x 6 1/2″, while the extra-large comes in at 36″ x 18″ x 8″. When the legs fold in, it’s about 1″ deep. We’re looking at 24″ L x 16″ W regarding grate size. We think that’s a good size for a small group of campers. In addition, sometimes, the stake secures firmly into the ground. In that case, you can place quite a few pots and pans on the grill itself. On the flip side, it is much thinner and less sturdy than iron grills that you can install and leave above a fire pit for an extended period. Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Cast Iron x Steven Raichlen SR8024 Best of Barbecue Tuscan BBQ Grill,14

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Easy Assemble: We love that you don’t have to use tools to construct and deconstruct this campfire grill grate. Comparable to the “CampfireGrill” grill above, this one comes with a heavy-duty nylon bag for transportation. It has an up-turned edge to prevent your sausages from rolling into the fire. And like the CampfireGrill, the handle can get hot if you adjust the height during the cooking. We like that swivel stake grills tend to have the most range for adjusting the height of the grate. They can usually move up and down the 20 inches or so of stake above ground. We love that this grate can be assembled and deconstructed without tools. However, it is pretty bulky, so it’s not the most portable campfire grill on the list. But again, you’ll need a mallet to hammer the stake into more complex soil. But we’d recommend placing a piece of wood between the stake and the mallet to prevent damage to the top of the stake.