Portable Griddles

Portable griddles bring flat-top cooking along for camping trips, tailgates, picnics and weekends at the hunting cabin. The open cooking surface gives you room to flip pancakes, fry eggs, sear burgers and cook sliced vegetables without balancing several pans over a camp stove. Whether you’re feeding a few folks at the campsite or fixing breakfast outside on the farm, a portable outdoor griddle can help keep meal prep in one spot. As you compare camping griddles and tabletop griddles, consider both the cooking area and the space the whole unit takes up during travel. A smaller footprint may fit better among coolers and other gear, while a larger cooking surface can give you more room to spread out ingredients. Check the listed weight, setup requirements and cooking capacity to find a portable flat-top griddle that fits your outings and the number of people you usually feed. Choosing a portable griddle also means thinking about where you’ll cook and what you’ll need to get supper going. Check each model’s fuel or power requirements, and make sure your destination allows that type of cooking equipment. Outdoor griddles need a stable, level setup with the clearances specified by the manufacturer; tabletop models also need a supporting surface suited to the appliance. For fuel-burning griddles, cook outdoors only, away from tents, vehicles and enclosed spaces. Temperature controls, grease collection and access for cleaning are worth comparing, especially if you plan to cook several meals during a trip. Pack compatible cooking utensils, any required fuel or power connections, and cleaning supplies recommended in the owner’s manual. Let the griddle cool before packing it away, and follow its care instructions, including seasoning if required, so your portable cooking setup is ready for the next campsite breakfast or tailgate cookout.