Blackstone Adventure Ready 17-inch Tabletop Griddle
The Blackstone Adventure Ready 17-inch Tabletop Griddle is the best-in-class compact flat top for campers who prioritize portability and quick setup, offering surprisingly even heat across a small footprint. It outshines larger units here on travel-friendly price-per-performance and packs better weight-to-cooking-area efficiency than stand-up grills like the Coleman, while still delivering more authentic griddle sear than budget tabletop models such as the Cuisinart.
Ultra portable fun
Quick pancake party
Ultra portable fun
Quick pancake party
Review Summary
"Users praise its compact, durable build, quick heat-up and easy cleanup, calling it a reliable tabletop griddle for camping; some note the cooking area is small for larger groups."
Stow-and-go champ
17-inch portable flat top ideal for backpacking and small campsites with low-profile design.
Stow-and-go champ
17-inch portable flat top ideal for backpacking and small campsites with low-profile design.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Blackstone Adventure Ready 17-inch Tabletop Griddle is the best-in-class compact flat top for campers who prioritize portability and quick setup, offering surprisingly even heat across a small footprint. It outshines larger units here on travel-friendly price-per-performance and packs better weight-to-cooking-area efficiency than stand-up grills like the Coleman, while still delivering more authentic griddle sear than budget tabletop models such as the Cuisinart.
Ultra portable fun
Quick pancake party
Stow-and-go champ
17-inch portable flat top ideal for backpacking and small campsites with low-profile design.
Quick heat-up and even cooking across the steel griddle surface for pancakes, sandwiches and quick meals.
Ultra portable fun
Quick pancake party
Stow-and-go champ
17-inch portable flat top ideal for backpacking and small campsites with low-profile design.
Quick heat-up and even cooking across the steel griddle surface for pancakes, sandwiches and quick meals.
$200-300 USD
Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill
The Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill is a market-leading versatile cooker that combines interchangeable cooktops and stable stand-up convenience, making it a strong all-around choice for campers who want grill and griddle functionality in one unit. While not as specialized for flat-top searing as the dedicated Blackstone or Camp Chef models, its modular design and often-lower entry price make it a financially sensible option for families who value multi-use gear.
Rolling campsite hero
Three-burner power
Rolling campsite hero
Three-burner power
Review Summary
"Reviewers like its portability, multiple burners and fast heat output, making it a versatile travel grill; a minority report uneven hot spots and that the unit can be bulky to transport."
Swap-top flexibility
Large 285 sq in cooking area with interchangeable cooktops (griddle accessory available) for versatile cooking.
Swap-top flexibility
Large 285 sq in cooking area with interchangeable cooktops (griddle accessory available) for versatile cooking.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill is a market-leading versatile cooker that combines interchangeable cooktops and stable stand-up convenience, making it a strong all-around choice for campers who want grill and griddle functionality in one unit. While not as specialized for flat-top searing as the dedicated Blackstone or Camp Chef models, its modular design and often-lower entry price make it a financially sensible option for families who value multi-use gear.
Rolling campsite hero
Three-burner power
Swap-top flexibility
Large 285 sq in cooking area with interchangeable cooktops (griddle accessory available) for versatile cooking.
Three independently controlled burners for zone cooking and precise temperature management.
Rolling campsite hero
Three-burner power
Swap-top flexibility
Large 285 sq in cooking area with interchangeable cooktops (griddle accessory available) for versatile cooking.
Three independently controlled burners for zone cooking and precise temperature management.
$300-450 USD
Cuisinart CGG-501 Gourmet Gas Griddle
The Cuisinart CGG-501 Gourmet Gas Griddle is a compact, stainless-steel flat top that delivers good heat distribution for its size and appeals to budget-conscious campers seeking a simple, easy-to-clean griddle. It offers a lower price point and lighter weight than larger Camp Chef and Pit Boss units, sacrificing some power and burner control but providing dependable performance for casual weekend use.
Gourmet breakfast machine
Even-heat searing
Gourmet breakfast machine
Even-heat searing
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate its affordability and simple operation, but many mention uneven heat distribution and thinner construction compared with heavier-duty griddles."
Easy-clean surface
Compact gas griddle with dual burners and independent heat control for simple family meals.
Easy-clean surface
Compact gas griddle with dual burners and independent heat control for simple family meals.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Cuisinart CGG-501 Gourmet Gas Griddle is a compact, stainless-steel flat top that delivers good heat distribution for its size and appeals to budget-conscious campers seeking a simple, easy-to-clean griddle. It offers a lower price point and lighter weight than larger Camp Chef and Pit Boss units, sacrificing some power and burner control but providing dependable performance for casual weekend use.
Gourmet breakfast machine
Even-heat searing
Easy-clean surface
Compact gas griddle with dual burners and independent heat control for simple family meals.
Flat, heavy-duty griddle top that sears evenly and is easy to season and maintain.
Gourmet breakfast machine
Even-heat searing
Easy-clean surface
Compact gas griddle with dual burners and independent heat control for simple family meals.
Flat, heavy-duty griddle top that sears evenly and is easy to season and maintain.
$180-260 USD
Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475
The Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475 is the high-performance choice for serious campers and tailgaters, featuring multiple burners and high BTU output that provide precise, zoned heat control across a large cooking surface. It commands a premium price compared with more portable options like the Blackstone or Cuisinart, but its superior power, build quality, and scalability make it the go-to for groups and heavy-use scenarios where technical cooking flexibility matters most.
Four-burner control
Restaurant-grade sear
Four-burner control
Restaurant-grade sear
Review Summary
"Customers rave about the large, even-heating cooking surface and heavy-duty construction ideal for groups, though it is heavy and takes more setup and space."
Mass-feed capable
Ample 475 sq in flat top cook surface built for feeding a group with consistent heat across the plate.
Mass-feed capable
Ample 475 sq in flat top cook surface built for feeding a group with consistent heat across the plate.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
The Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475 is the high-performance choice for serious campers and tailgaters, featuring multiple burners and high BTU output that provide precise, zoned heat control across a large cooking surface. It commands a premium price compared with more portable options like the Blackstone or Cuisinart, but its superior power, build quality, and scalability make it the go-to for groups and heavy-use scenarios where technical cooking flexibility matters most.
Four-burner control
Restaurant-grade sear
Mass-feed capable
Ample 475 sq in flat top cook surface built for feeding a group with consistent heat across the plate.
Robust commercial-style cooktop and durable construction suited for extended outdoor use.
Four-burner control
Restaurant-grade sear
Mass-feed capable
Ample 475 sq in flat top cook surface built for feeding a group with consistent heat across the plate.
Robust commercial-style cooktop and durable construction suited for extended outdoor use.
$700-900 USD
Pit Boss 10762 Portable Gas Griddle
The Pit Boss 10762 Portable Gas Griddle strikes a strong value point between size and durability, with a thicker griddle plate that retains heat well and produces consistent results for mid-sized campsite meals. It typically undercuts Camp Chef on price while delivering more robust construction than the smallest tabletop models, offering buyers a cost-effective balance of portability and professional-style cooking performance.
Solid steel cooktop
Rapid heat-up
Solid steel cooktop
Rapid heat-up
Review Summary
"Users find it excellent value with strong heat and a roomy griddle surface for camping, but some report hotspots and lighter build quality versus premium models."
Grease-ready design
Spacious portable griddle surface offering strong heat output and even distribution for families.
Grease-ready design
Spacious portable griddle surface offering strong heat output and even distribution for families.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Pit Boss 10762 Portable Gas Griddle strikes a strong value point between size and durability, with a thicker griddle plate that retains heat well and produces consistent results for mid-sized campsite meals. It typically undercuts Camp Chef on price while delivering more robust construction than the smallest tabletop models, offering buyers a cost-effective balance of portability and professional-style cooking performance.
Solid steel cooktop
Rapid heat-up
Grease-ready design
Spacious portable griddle surface offering strong heat output and even distribution for families.
Sturdy construction with foldable legs and a convenient carry profile for campsite portability.
Solid steel cooktop
Rapid heat-up
Grease-ready design
Spacious portable griddle surface offering strong heat output and even distribution for families.
Sturdy construction with foldable legs and a convenient carry profile for campsite portability.
$300-450 USD