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Streamside Travelers Grill

#7 on this list

Streamside Travelers Grill

Purcell Trench

An approximately 142 g stainless mesh grill for a small group, trading a longer rigid pack footprint for more direct-food space.

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Grilliput Portable Grill

#8 on this list

Grilliput Portable Grill

UCO

A stainless grill that packs into a slim tube; its retailer-listed 560 g weight makes it a comfort-first choice for shorter hikes.

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Streamside Travelers Grill versus Grilliput Portable Grill specifications
SpecStreamside Travelers GrillGrilliput Portable Grill
WeightApprox. 142 g / 5 oz, maker-listed560 g, retailer-listed
Frame footprint43.2 cm long; tapers from 14 to 12.7 cm wide—
MaterialStainless tube frame with expanded-metal surfaceStainless steel
FormatRigid and legless—
Packed size—29 × 2.2 cm tube
Cooking surface—23 × 26 cm

What our reviewers liked and didn't

Streamside Travelers Grill

  • Mesh cooking surface for fish, vegetables and burgers
  • Longer usable surface than compact solo grates
  • Long rigid footprint must fit the backpack
  • Maker says expanded mesh can warp with heat

Grilliput Portable Grill

  • Slender tube-shaped package
  • Larger cooking surface than many minimalist grates
  • Much heavier than the titanium options
  • Multiple rods and parts must be assembled and kept together

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