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I remember when I took our first trailer tent to Katarapko Creek, just off the River Murray. It was a June long weekend and it was freezing! We unintentionally left a cup of water out overnight, and it was completely frozen when we got up in the morning.

Why did we bother going at that time of year, and why do we still make the effort? Well, apart from the times when it rains heavily (I don’t mind a bit of drizzle), we have had some of our best camping trips during the winter months.

Why winter camping is the best

The air is crisp and clean, you can have a campfire (my favourite part), cook in a camp oven, rustle up some damper, enjoy some great beverages, and as usual, solve the problems of the world. Plus there’s always long walks to warm up and to help you appreciate nature.

While there are so many great things about camping in the cooler months, it does take a bit more thought in preparation, so here are a few things to keep in mind when camping when the weather is cold.

A campfire is one of the best parts of winter camping. Photo: Andrew Kennedy.

Top 10 Tips for Winter Camping:

1. Choose your campsite carefully

Scout out the area, and avoid setting up camp near a creek bed or on a slope in case it buckets down and the area gets flooded.

2. Avoid camping under large trees

When the weather is wet and rainy there’s a higher risk of a branch snapping off and falling on your site, so find the clearest spot possible.

While large trees are nice to look at, they’re not the best to camp out under. Photo: Andrew Kennedy.

3. Consider how you’ll light your campfire

Think ahead and consider how you’re going to light a fire when you arrive and try to bring your own wood so that you know it’ll be dry. If you’ve only got wood to work with, check out our guide to starting a fire with wet wood here.

4. Bring a backup cooking method

If you’re planning on cooking on a campfire, it’s best to bring a backup, such as a gas stove or portable BBQ, just in case it’s too wet to light a fire, or you come across an unexpected fire ban.

Sometimes things can go wrong when lighting your campfire, so bring a gas stove with you just in case. Photo: Coleman.

5. Put your next day’s clothes in your sleeping bag with you

The worst part of getting up on a cold morning is crawling out of your warm sleeping bag to change into your freezing cold clothes. When it’s time for bed, stuff tomorrow’s pants and jumper in there with you so they’re toasty warm when you put them on the next morning.

6. Get off the cold ground at night

The ground at the campsite can get pretty darn icy, so a good tip to ensure that you have a cosy night’s sleep in your tent is to sleep on a stretcher. Or, if you’re not a fan of stretchers, a well-insulated mat will also provide a barrier between you and the frosty tent floor.

Use a camp stretcher in your tent to get away from that freezing cold floor! Photo: Oztent Australia.

7. Don’t forget to rug up

You need to dress appropriately for the weather, so get out all your warm layers – keep in mind that plenty of thinner clothes are better than one big coat. Don’t forget your waterproof jacket, beanie, warm socks and gloves for your extremities. Throw in a couple of changes of clothes as well in case you get caught out in the rain.

8. Check your sleeping bag rating before you leave

Check your sleeping bag rating, and if it’s not low enough for the temperatures you’ll be experiencing, add a

Make sure your bag is warm enough for your winter camping trip before you leave.

9. Leave a little earlier for your trip

In winter, we lose light earlier in the day. If you know you’ve got a very long drive ahead of you – get everyone in the car a little bit earlier. That way when you finally arrive at your spot, you’ve got plenty of time to set up and get a fire going before it gets pitch black.

10. Play it safe

While there some great things about camping in the chilly season, you still need to be prepared for the worst. Make sure you always have an emergency blanket or even some disposable hand warmers in case the weather takes a very bad turn, you can’t light your campfire, or your sleeping gear and tent are not performing as they should. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

This post was updated for 2017.

Do you have any winter camping must haves? Share them in the comments below.

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A budget friendly slice of paradise!

When weighing up your next family holiday, the luxury of plush hotel rooms and creature comforts may financially be out of reach, but have no fear there are much more affordable ways to get your family away with you the next holidays for much, much less than you would have thought thanks to camping gear from 4WD Supacentre and Adventure Kings.

Depending on your family’s size, you can choose a simple campsite or move into something much more elaborate with swags, roof top tents and even an Awning tent setup. Its important to start your campsite with the essentials for thriving in the bush, depending on your level of intensity and sense of adventure you shouldn’t leave home without these things!

Navigation Knowing the way in and out of your campsite, is critical and this is why it pays to have the best value on and offroad navigator in Oz, which is easily the VMS Touring 700 HDX. It comes pre-loaded with 3000+ maps on a huge 32GB SD card, which offers you access to over 1000+ independently verified campsites. All of this is clearly displayed on the massive 7” high definition touch screen to avoid any arguments finding your slice of paradise!

Shelter

In our sundrenched land full of harsh UV rays, and the occasional flooding rains, no matter where you choose to go camping it is critical to make sure that you are absolutely sheltered from the elements. Within the range of the Adventure Kings lineup there are many options for getting shelter over your campsite. Starting with an Adventure Kings Awning, these have to be one of the best value Awning systems you can put over the top of your family’s camp site. Made with 170GSM ripstop polyester fabric, these awnings are UPF50+ rated and 100% waterproof to make sure that your campsite will be sheltered rain hail or shine!

If you aren’t able to mount a shelter permanently to your vehicle there is also the choice to bring an Adventure Kings Gazebo shelter to your campsite, covered with a 100% waterproof fabric that is also UPF50+, the Adventure Kings Gazebo’s are an extremely practical way to shelter your campsite being 100% free standing a Gazebo also allows you to reserve your spot whilst you head to town to restock supplies or even sight see. Fire

It’s primitive but essential when out camping, as humans we crave a campfire ever since the dawn of time. In Australia we call the campfire the bush telly, after the tendency for people to sit down in an almost meditative state, just like the telly at home! To make sure you don’t scorch the grass at the caravan park you can get your hands on the Adventure Kings Camp Oven/Stove, fitted with a tripod setup to raise the fire up off the ground, coupled with a huge chimney that reaches an impressive 2410mm high lifting smoke up and over your campsite. With an integrated flue dampener to help control the airflow and the burn rate of your campfire.

Cooking

The ability to have a campfire anywhere you need it also gives you the ability to cook using the hot coals of your fire to roast, bake, fry and even stew, when coupled with a Bedourie Camp oven stove. The bedourie oven is an Aussie innovation on a traditional cast iron camp oven, which takes advantage of spun steel technology, making it not only more resistant to cracks. If you were heading out during a complete fire ban, you should consider getting your hands on a Gasmate Voyager Portable Gas BBQ it allows you to cook all of your favorite meals at home and on the tracks.

First Aid

When taking your family into the bush it’s critical to make sure that you have a reliable first aid kit, like the comprehensive Survival Vehicle First Aid Kit, it has everything you need to treat anything from a splinter to the unimaginable. When you are chasing not only a fun escape for your whole family, but one that falls within your budget, it’s a good idea to head out camping rather than looking for the cheapest hotel, or holiday home thanks to Adventure Kings this is much more affordable than you would have thought!

To find out more about the way you can be set up with a fully kitted out campsite for a bargain head into our store or visit us online at www.4wdsupacentre.com.au – you can even call our expert team on 1800 88 39 64 to ask our team what setup might suit you the best!

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A budget friendly slice of paradise!

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Cooking

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cookymoms · 6 years

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Best Smoker Grill Reviews 2019: Top 5+ Recommended

I love backyard grilling!

Who has not woken up to a nice warm day, perfect for taking out the grills and have a fiery spur of outdoor cooking moments with the family?

I mean, there’s just something about the blazing charcoal, the sizzling meat, and that tummy-growling smoke!

You can throw a mean rack of sausages, chicken or ribs while you enjoy football on the weekends and get on with it or try something REAL— something entirely different than the common BBQ grilling.

Your BBQ never tasted THIS GOOD!

Curious?

It’s called smoking.

And smoking, my dear friend, is more of a labor of love and deliciousness. This slow process only means that whatever you are cooking not only takes in all the mouth-watering smoky flavors but also gives you succulent and tender meat that will make your stomach beg for more!

Desperately want that?

Well, you will need to start looking for the best smoker grill in town!

What is a Smoker Grill?

AKA pipe smokers, horizontal smokers or offset barrel smokers, a smoker grill allow you to have serious control over the entire smoking process.

This bad boy is the key to get a dreamy, tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with dark and crispy bark— yes, please!

A smoker grill is specifically designed to smoke meats in a long and horizontal chamber and placed alongside the heat source instead of being directly above it. This design makes replenishing of fuel and heat adjustments much easier since you do not need to move the food out of the way just to add woods or coals to the heat source. Attached to one side, the firebox feeds smoke into the cooking chamber.

And that smoke, my dear readers, is what gives the meat such melting tenderness, rich flavor and crunchy bark on the outside!

The Different Kinds of Smoker Grill

The market offers 4 main types of smoker grills— each with its own pros and cons and offering of flavor.

1. Charcoal Smokers

There’s something about charcoals.

And if mouth-watering, tasty and fall-off-the-bone tender smoked meat is what you see, then charcoal is the best. With a charcoal smoker, you can produce such tender meats and explosive flavors and aroma that will seduce your neighbors, right away!

Charcoal smoker grills do not require electricity and gas (obviously) but will require mastery of fire making using charcoals or briquettes in order to produce smoke and heat for your food.

It takes practice to get better, but when mastered, the results will speak— or rather taste— for themselves.

There are 3 designs of charcoal smokers in the market today:

Offset smokers

Cabinet smokers

Drum or barrel charcoal smokers

For the aspiring grilling master, cabinet style smoker is a perfect choice since they are well-insulated and produces top quality grilled meat. Off-set smokers, on the other hand, can be hit and miss.

An absolute favorite of charcoal enthusiast is the drum or barrel smoker since they are easy to use, affordable and provide amazing smoky flavors!

PROS

Charcoal produces the best flavor of all smokers

Easily maintain and reach high temperatures

Charcoal is cheap fuel

You can use charcoal in any weather and will produce the same results

Charcoal is available all year-round

CONS

Grilling with charcoal can take longer to learn and master

Messy cleanup

Some buildings and apartments ban the use of cooking with charcoals

2. Electric Smokers

For the busy and lazy grillers, electric smokers are the best to have since they are easy to set up and start smoking with. It is the perfect tool for those who just want to plug in something and create genuine smoked meaty flavor, minus the hassle.

The biggest perk of an electric smoker is, of course, the less worry of tending to the fire and never spending the whole day outdoors with it and instead spend time hanging with the family, watching movies or entertaining guests.

This type of smoker is best for beginners and do not require much maintenance. You do need to add wood chips to produce the smoke and its flavor. But, you do not have to worry about dangerous gas and messy charcoal.

PROS

Can be used indoor

Easy to control temperature

Set-and-forget style of grilling

Cheap t run

No need to use charcoal or dangerous gas and dealing with fire

Easy to use

CONS

Limited space since electric smokers are designed for smaller cooks

Not rain-friendly

Low cooking temperatures

Most complex style of smoker since it comes with lots of technical parts

3. Gas Smokers

Gas smokers use natural gas or propane in order to heat wood chips that are added to the smoker to produce the smoke. It is another type of smoker that is relatively easy to use and suitable for set-and-forget grilling style.

Gas smokers offer similar flavors you get from other type of smokers, but with a better flavor than electric ones because of fuel combustion.

Gas smokers also allow you to combine the level of effectiveness and affordability of producing great tasting BBQs.

PROS

Portable

Set-and-forget grilling style

Quick and easy cleanup

Produce consistent temperature

You never need to refuel when using a natural gas connection

CONS

Not versatile since gas smokers are designed to smoke only

Comes with more parts that can wear out or break

Running out of gas or switching propane bottles mid smoking

4. Pellet Smokers

A favorite, pellet smokers help produce flavorful and juicy meals with a variety of meats and veggies. Because of its design, most models feature dedicated grilling options for versatility.

Of all the types of smokers available, pellet smokers are recognized as the easiest to use. Some people even refer to this type of smoker as the “Cheater’s Smoker” since they are very easy to use, yet produce great flavors.

All you will need to do is to select the cooking temperature and smoker will maintain the selected temperature with its temperature controller.

Simple design, a pellet smoker requires you to feed wood pellets to the pellet hopper that goes through an auger, feeding a fire pot. The temperature controller will feed pellets as needed in order to maintain the temperature that you want.

The flavor that pellet smokers offer is tasty and smooth. Although some people claim that it does not produce smoky flavors as strong as charcoal smokers can. But, you can solve that by just changing the pellets you feed.

PROS

Set-and-forget grilling style

Easy to maintain and clean

Maintains consistent temperature easily

Easy to use

Highly versatile

CONS

Produce lighter smoke flavors

Unit needs to be plugged all the time so the automatic auger runs

Expensive

Pellets can be hard to find unless you buy online

Do You Really Need a Smoker Grill?

Smoker grills can be quite an investment, so I do understand the question. So, here X reason to convince you to buy a smoker grill.

1. Authentic Taste

Do you love BBQ?

If yes, then smoker grill will provide you a better BBQ!

Smoking preserves the genuine taste of the food your grill and you will not have any unnatural taste.

2. Versatile

Smoker grills are nothing more than a griller and smoker combined into one. BUT— it is a multifunctional piece of equipment that can serve the purpose of a griller, a smoker, a roaster and more, depending on the type and model you choose.

3. Budget-Friendly

Uh-huh?

I just said that they are relatively not cheap. So why budget-friendly?

Up front, smokers can be expensive that regular grillers. But, in the long term, you will realize that having bought this grill and smoker combo has saved you a lot more money than buying single-purpose grilling equipment to complete your grilling set.

4. Smoooooky Flavors

Do I need to explain it further?

Just think about the smoky flavor of your regular BBQ and imagine doubling— no— tripling that.

5. Preserve Nutrients

Because of the smoky crust and slow penetration of heat, the nutrients of your food will be preserved. High heat is known to destroy the essential flavors and nutrients of the food you cook.

6. Juicy and Soft Meat

Want meat that you can slice through with a spoon?

Well, the long cooking hours and slow heat will turn even the toughest meat into a fall-off-from-the-bone texture. A big plus, smokers help preserve the juices of the meat and cases of long and struggled chewing on dry foods will be a thing of the past!

7. The Party Plus

You might say that you are an introvert and this thing does not apply to your lifestyle. But, trust me when I say, one of this day you will be throwing a party. And outdoor parties without an option for grilling and smoking?

Well, you are rendering your party unentertaining there, bud. So avoid the disappointing looks from your guests and invest in one of these versatile beasts.

What Makes The Best Smoker Grill?

1. Construction

The materials that a smoker grill is constructed from should play a big role in the price, quality, and longevity of the product. Stainless steel smoker grills may look impressive, however, if you are going to store and use the unit outside, then it will rust rather easily.

Look for a smoker grill that has enameling or quality coat of paint so that it can last longer in such conditions.

2. Cooking Space

When looking for a smoker grill, the most important thing you need to decide is how much space you will need. These units are not one-size-fits-all. If you are regularly hosting a BBQ party then go for larger ones. But if you only grill for your family, then you can go with standard sizes.

3. Shelving

Getting a smoker with shelves under is quite handy. It offers you the convenience to store firelighters, tongs, spare charcoals, grill brush, covers and other tools you need when cooking.

4. Secondary Racks

Having a secondary cooking rack can offer you an extra cooking space and on some units, you get at least 40 percent more cooking space.

This feature is extremely important with pellet and charcoal smokers, but, with gas and electric smokers, this will depend on what you are cooking.

5. Maneuverability

Are you going to grill in one spot of your backyard? Or maybe you have a wide backyard where you can move your smoker around depending on the weather or where you wish to cook? Do usually go fishing and camping and would like to take your grilling with you?

You can get various models of smoker grill which come on stands, poles, wheels and even some which have adapters in order to fit the back of your car.

6. Cleaning

Like any kitchen tools, it is important that you keep your grill tidy and clean. This should produce better food and extend the life of the unit. Cleaning a smoker grill can be difficult if you do not keep on top of it. But, you can find smoker grills wit easy cleaning features in order to make things easier for you.

7. Useful Features

Due to innovation and advancement of technology today, you will find smoker grill models that do more than just cooking grate over a wood fire. Now, smoker grills come in features like multiple temperature gauges, automatic feeders, remote control, and even Wi-Fi enabled! However, think about what you really need before getting “Wowed” by all the fancy features out there.

8. Fuel

When buying smoker grills, you will need to consider the fuel you want to use. I have already explained to you the different types of smoker grills in the market today. If you want authentic smoky flavors, charcoal smoker is the best. But if you want something easy and still offer you the heavenly flavor of smoking then pellet smokers, gas smokers, and electric smokers are your best bet.

The Top 5 Best Smoker Grill 2019

*Below, you'll find our more detailed reviews, but you can also click the links above to see current prices or read customer reviews on Amazon.

#1: Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

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The Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker is an 8-in-1 smoker grill that should accommodate any cooking techniques you want— be it braising, searing, char-grilling, roasting, baking, smoking, grilling, and barbecue. Made from stainless steel, this smoker is highly resistant to corrosion and boasts a polished and sleek finish. Plus, it comes with an extra wide grilling space so you can throw all your meats in one go.

It eliminates the need for a rotisserie thanks to its fan-forced convection cooking, so you can grill, bake, braise and roast to your heart’s content. The unit features an upgraded temperature setting allowing you to set cooking temperatures from 180°F – 475°F as well as an upgraded pellet feed control system which about ignites the smoker grill.

Featuring an automated electric feed system, this smoker will maintain the heat for you and produce an optimal amount of smoke so you can go and have fun while it cooks. The smoker also comes with useful features such as LED temperature readout, Digital Auto Temperature Control, and Electronic AUTO-start Ignition, making things easier for you. The upgraded cart with locking caster wheels makes the unit easy to move and the Special Waste Oil Collector assist in easy and safe cleanup.

What We Like

8-in-1 smoker grill

Stainless steel construction

Wide grilling space

Adjustable temperature setting

Auto-start ignition

LED temperature readout

What We Don't Like

Very heavy

Inconsistent temperature

#2: Char-Griller Gas and Charcoal Grill

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Every grill lover’s dream fulfilled— enjoy quick gas grilling on weekdays and slow charcoal cooking on the weekends with the Char-Griller Duo Gas and Charcoal Grill. Offering 1,260 square inches of smoking and BBQ grilling space, this smoker grill comes with heavy steel construction for durability and sturdiness.

Charcoal for flavor, gas for convenience, it comes with warming racks and a cast side burner for extra cooking capacity. Featuring porcelain-coated cast-iron grates, it provides an easy to clean surface and superior heat retention. The grille comes with electronic ignition so you can start grilling with just a push of a button.

Also, it has an adjustable charcoal grate height that provides precise heat control for a hot or low and slow sear. This grate also doubles as a quick dump ash pan for a mess-free cleanup. Its double bottom construction insulates and improves efficiency when you are cooking with charcoal. An include grate lifter also make your life a bit easier when adding new charcoal. Lastly, the smoker boasts plenty of storage with condiment basket and underneath shelf as well as movability with the added wheels.

What We Like

Gas and Charcoal Griller in one

Easy to clean cast-iron grates

Heavy steel construction

Plenty of storage

Good double bottom construction

Wheels for maneuverability

What We Don't Like

Prone to rusting

Warranty does not cover rust

#3: Traeger Lil Tex Elite Smoker Grill

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Craft awesome wood-fired creations with the Lil Tex Elite Smoker Grill from Traeger. From smoked ribs to grilled steak and even baked apple pie, its set-and-forget design allows even the busiest chefs to cook with ease.

Featuring an aesthetic appeal of Victorian Steampunk vibe, the Lil Tex will surely be the center stage of your backyard cookout. And although named “Lil Tex”, do not belittle this beast with an offering of 418 square inches of grilling area— comfortably fit up to 5 racks of ribs, 24 hotdogs, 4 whole chicken or 16 burgers in one go!

Never use charcoal or gas ever again, this one is a pellet smoker, so your food will get infused with that wood-fired flavor that you love. Low and slow or hot and fast, this smoker grill offers 6-in-1 versatility to braise, roast, bake, smoke, grill, and BBQ food to juicy and yummy perfection. And you do not need to deal with fire starters anymore, with a simple flip, this smoker grill is hot and ready to go! Its porcelain grill grates feature non-stick surface for easy cleaning.

What We Like

Wide grilling area

Vintage aesthetic appeal

Non-stick grill grates for easy cleaning

6-in-1 function

What We Don't Like

Cleaning can be a pain

#4: Camp Chef Woodwind Classic Pellet Grill

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Is budget an issue? Then consider this Woodwind Classic Pellet Grill from Camp Chef. This smoker serves the budget purpose and is large enough for big-sized BBQ parties with 570 square inches of grilling space. Truly worth every penny!

This smoker comes with a sear box and a broad range of temperatures choices from 160°F - 500°F as well as a 900°F for the sear box. Featuring Smart Smoke Technology, temperature control, and automatic auger fee pellet to the grill in order to maintain the heat and produce an optimal amount of smoke.

Braise, roast, bake, smoke, grill, and barbecue all you want with a touch of wood-fired flavor on every grill. When you’re done, its Patented Ash Cleanout makes cleaning so easy all you need to do is to pull a lever.

What We Like

Affordable

Smart Smoke Technology

Versatile

Patented Ash Cleanout

Includes a sear box

What We Don't Like

Inconsistent temperature

No refunds for faulty units

#5: Rec Tec Grills RT-700 Bull Portable Wood Pellet Grill

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You can do some great grilling with this bad boy, but where it really shines it its smoking ability! The best just got better when REC TEC introduces the “Bull”, forever changing your grilling game! The Bull provides the same quality components and precision craftsmanship that Rec Tec fans have grown accustomed to but with several innovative features and upgraded offering that will blow your mind!

Featuring a cooking chamber made of stainless steel, you do not need to worry about peeling or cracking. For the geeky cooks, the included Wi-Pellet Wi-Fi technology will surely catch their attention. This feature allows you to fully control your cooking from anywhere using the Rec Tec Grills App which is available in both Google Play Store and App Store.

Not only that, but this smoker also boasts dual meat-probes which can be plugged directly into the controller of the grill, so you will no longer need a cooking thermometer for monitoring. With the Temperature Controls Smart Grill Technology, the bull maintains the temperature precisely and with the Automatic Lighting feature, you will not need any unsafe fire starters to start grilling. Lastly, this smoker can also shut down automatically and enters in a cool down mode with just a push of a button.

What We Like

Wi-Pellet Wi-Fi Technology

Dual meat probes

Temperature Controls Smart Grill Tech

Automatic Lighting

Automatic shutdown

Cool down mode

What We Don't Like

Limited mobility due to size

Very expensive

King of the Smoky Grills

And now we have a new royalty in town…

I present to you the king of smoky grills…

The Char-Griller Gas and Charcoal Grill!

Although we have some pretty competitive models, nothing will beat a genuine charcoal smoked meat. And if you ran out of charcoal or maybe in a hurry, you can quickly grill up something with gas grilling.

But if you want something easy, then I suggest you go with Rec Tec Grills RT-700 Bull Portable Wood Pellet Grill. Its innovative and techy features will certainly provide you with all the convenience you need.

Smoky Thoughts

Producing nutritional, great-tasting and tender-juicy meat has never been this easy. The smoker grill might sound like a façade to most people, but this baby is a blessing and a beast all in one, satisfying all your grilling and roasting and barbecue needs!

Are you curious about something? Maybe itching to share some knowledge? Feel free to voice it up and hit the comment section below.

Until then, happy smoky grilling!

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caiocostasouza · 7 years

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BBQ like a pro with our expert tips

With summer well underway, you should already have your grill situation sorted. However, if you don’t, fear not as Russ, our in-house BBQ expert has narrowed down the vast amount of units on the market to give you a better understanding of what to look for based on your situation and needs.

Portable

Weber Baby Q

If your summers consist of long road trips to caravan parks, family outings to the beach or travelling from tourist destination to tourist destination, then this style of BBQ is best suited for you. The Weber Baby Q will easily cook for two adults and can be stretched (depending on what you are preparing) to feed a family of four. Bacon and eggs for brekkie or a sizzling steak for dinner are just some of the scrumptious dishes you can create with a Weber Baby Q. Designed as a take-anywhere gas grill, the Baby Q weighs in at 10.8kg, making it easy to carry to your favourite picnic spot or pack it away in the car with minimal effort. With the ability to connect to even the smallest of gas bottles, such as camping propane tanks, no extra connection or bayonet change is required. Taking your BBQ with you wherever you go is not only possible, but it’s also encouraged. With an entire range of extra accessories available, from pizza stones and roasting holders to breakfast plates and chicken thrones, various dishes are just an optional accessory away. Plus, with the legendary Weber after-sales service and world-renowned customer service team you can rest assured that BBQing cannot get any easier.

Charcoal

Weber Kettle

With the rise in popularity of American cooking television shows like Masterchef and MKR, there is no better time to step into the world of live fire cooking than this summer.

The Weber Kettle series of charcoal grills are one of the most reliable, well-built BBQs in outdoor cooking. With the ability to cook Low n’ Slow – a favourite style of grilling in the U.S, or direct fire cooking South American-style, the Weber Kettle will hold its own in an overcrowded market.

Long lauded as one of the most straightforward and most versatile grills to use, the Weber kettle hasn’t changed its design all that much since its inception in the 60’s. With a built-in hood thermometer, having complete control over your cook is much more manageable, and thanks to the bottom air vent, the kettle has greater oxygen transfer through the chamber allowing for steadier temperatures and a more even cook.

One important thing to remember with this grill is because you are cooking with live fire, flying embers is a risk, so be mindful of all current total fire ban warnings.

Lightweight and with a relatively small footprint the ability to take this grill with you on camping trips or holidays to your favourite caravan park is simplistic, accessible and exciting.

Freestanding

Beefeater Freestanding BBQ

As a larger unit, having a Freestanding BBQ becomes more than an appliance, it becomes a lifestyle as well as a centrepiece for your alfresco area.

Freestanding BBQs are just that – they are installed atop a moveable cart that can be locked into place with the castors on the wheels or left unlocked to be able to move around your backyard area. Plenty of optional extras for different cooking styles are available, as well as heavy-duty covers to protect your investment.

These are the three main types of BBQs and the ones you will commonly see in your search for the perfect outdoor cooking companion. Now, once you have found the ideal BBQ to suit you and your lifestyle, the next thing to do is get the maximum value from it.

Our BBQ expert has included what he thinks are some of the best tips and hacks to up your grill game and BBQ like a pro. Remember, cooking is a culinary adventure so don’t be afraid to experiment, try something different and have fun!

Check the gas levels in your gas bottle like a pro

There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through your cook, then bam – the gas goes out.

Besides having a gas safety gauge or measuring dial attached to your gas lines, there is still a surefire way of checking the level. Pour hot water down the side of your gas bottle (WARNING: not boiling water and not on the top of the bottle!!).

Let the bottle sit for a few seconds and if you see a condensation line that’s your gas level! If you can’t see a condensation line, run your hand down the side of the bottle you poured water over, and feel for a temperature difference between the top and base- where the temperature changes will indicate how much gas you have left.

Using charcoal? Light early!

Waiting for charcoal to heat up can feel like a lifetime, so make sure you light it early to avoid disappointment later on. Allow up to 30 minutes for the charcoal to ash over and turn white – once this happens you are good to start cooking!

Compared to our more primitive ancestor’s fire-starting just isn’t human nature anymore, so lighting charcoal and keeping it lit can be quite a tricky task, especially for first-timers. To help you spend less time stressing and more time grilling, we’ve put together easy step-by-step guides on how to fire up your charcoal BBQ.

Chimney Starter:

A chimney starter is by far the easiest and most effective way of lighting charcoal and can be purchased separately from any BBQ store.

With fire lighter cubes

Place 2-4 fire lighter cubes (these can be bought at your local hardware store or supermarket) at the base of the chimney.

Pour the charcoal (briquette or lump) on top.

Light the fire lighters from underneath, making sure they are well alight before placing the chimney on your grill grates.

Allow the charcoal to burn, ash over and turn white- about 20-25 minutes. Take caution as flames can appear at the top of the chimney – this is a common occurrence due to the flow of oxygen.

Once ashed over pour them into your charcoal baskets, offset smoker or charcoal bbq, being careful of embers and the heat from the chimney

You’re now ready to start grilling.

Without fire lighter cubes:

This method still requires a chimney starter but takes away the need for fire lighter cubes. However, you will need an open flame from an outdoor camp stove for this method to work.

Fill the chimney with your favourite charcoal (briquette or lump).

Light your gas burner or camp stove and switch it to high.

Place the chimney directly on your burner or stove.

Let the charcoal at the base of the chimney ignite –about 2-3 minutes– (smoke will start to come out the top). Once this happens, leave your burner on high for another 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, turn off the burner and let the chimney sit for a further 15-20 minutes while the charcoal ashes over.

Once ashed over, pour the contents of the chimney directly into your charcoal basket, offset smoker or charcoal bbq.

You’re now ready to start grilling.

Directly in your charcoal grill:

This method is more laborious compared to using a chimney starter. However, it’s still an effective method of lighting charcoal and takes away the need to purchase a chimney.

Make sure all air vents in your charcoal BBQ are open, to ensure the fire receives the necessary amount of oxygen to keep it alight.

Remove your BBQs grill grates, and place 2-4 fire lighter cubes into the base of your grill.

Mount charcoal (following the instructions on the charcoal bag for the right amount) on top making sure you can still reach the fire lighter cubes with a match or lighter.

Light the fire lighter cubes. Consider using longer matches or lighters for added safety and remember to always be cautious around open flames.

Allow the charcoal to burn and ash over – around 30-45 minutes. The time it takes for the charcoal to ash over depends on the amount of airflow flowing through your grill.

Once it has ashed over, space out the charcoal with BBQ tongs, and replace the grill grates.

You’re now ready to start grilling.

Turn your gas BBQ into a smoker

Don’t have a charcoal or offset smoker? No worries! With this simple hack, you can add delicious smoky flavour to your food. Simply wrap smoking wood chips into a foil envelope, pierce holes into it, so the smoke can escape, and then place it directly on top of the burner.

Just remember to soak your chips in water for a few minutes (so they don’t burn off as quick) and keep your food indirect to your heat source to ensure a Low n’ Slow style of cooking, which is what works best.

How to create a foil envelope for smoking

Using ordinary kitchen foil, tear off two sheets the same size – about 20cm long.

Lay both pieces on top of one another.

Fold the sides together (a few millimetres in from the edge), creasing along the edge as you fold, making sure to leave one side unfolded (this is the opening of the envelope).

Carefully put your hand into the opening and delicately separate the two pieces of foil to form a pouch.

Using the open end put 2-3 handfuls of smoking wood chips inside the envelope.

Fold the open side shut, as you did in step three.

Poke holes in the top side of the envelope (this will allow smoke to escape and fill your BBQ)

Place the envelope directly on top of the burner or grills and set your gas BBQ to high.

Close the lid of your BBQ and wait for the envelope to start smoking- we recommend opening the lid and checking every 5 or so minutes.

Once the pouch starts to smoke, place your food on the complete opposite side of the bbq and adjust the burner temperature to the desired cooking temp (nb. purchase a probe thermometer or use the bbq hood thermometer on your unit)

Close the lid and let your food soak up that beautiful smokey goodness.

A quick guide to pairing food with wood chips:

Cook fish on top of citrus slices

Have you ever purchased an expensive piece of seafood only for it to stick to your BBQ when grilling?

Take some slices of your favourite citrus (Lemons, lime, oranges etc.), put them directly on your grills, and then place your seafood directly on top. Not only will the citrus stop seafood from sticking to the BBQ, but it will also infuse your food with plenty of flavours.

Clean your grill the easy way with foil

Protecting your BBQ is paramount to ensuring a string grill game for years to come, so here is a simple way to make your BBQ look showroom ready.

Scrunch up some regular foil (about the size of a cricket ball), pick it up with tongs and scrub your grills vigorously while still warm – this will remove any of that caked-on food residue.

Spatchcock that chicken!

Having mouthwatering grilled whole-chicken for dinner is impressive and delicious, but can also be intimidating for those who have yet to cook one. If you are one of these people, or you simply just want a new method of preparing chicken, the easiest and most straightforward way is called spatchcocking. This technique will cook the chicken evenly and will help impress every one of your guests.

How to spatchcock:

Take a raw, thawed whole chicken and turn it breast side down.

Start at the thigh and with kitchen shears or chicken scissors, cut along one side of the backbone toward the neck.

Turn the chicken around and cut the opposite side of the backbone from the neck to the thigh. (you can either discard the backbone or save it to make homemade stock)

Flip over the chicken and press the breast with a flat palm to flatten and open the chicken right up.

Start grilling.

Become a grill master with grill marks

Ever wondered how top-end steakhouses create those criss-cross marks on their steaks? Well, it’s easier than you think.

The easiest way to do it is to follow the 10 & 2 rule – face the steak towards ten on the clock and cook halfway through. Now without flipping, rotate the steak to 2 on the clock and grill further. Flip & repeat on the other side to your desired doneness.

Important to know:

Be aware of total fire bans in your area. We are lucky to live in one the best countries for summer, but with that comes great responsibility during the grilling season. In a total fire ban, no solid fuel fires can be used- charcoal or wood fires (unfortunately, this also means no pizza ovens). A gas grill can be used as long as it is maintained by an adult and it’s located near running water. Remember, always check the RFS website for more info.

Rural Fire Service Websites for each state:

NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, NT, TAS

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How you can Select The Right Backpacking Oven.

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Find Out What A Professional Has To Say About The Music Festivals In The UK

The best technique for packing for music festivals is not currently packaging light. It is packaging in a way you can carry as much as possible to the campsite from your own car or whatever public transport you take to the event. Obviously, a car is better because you can pack more things, making you less reliant on the overpriced shops, food stalls and pubs in and around the festival stadium and better prepared. The Quantity you'll need to pack will change depending on whether you're at three night festival like V festival, a two day or the Isle of White or other festivals like Glastonbury or Reading and Leeds. Some festivals are longer so you may have to pack drink more food and toiletries. Are you searching for music festivals in the uk? Look at the before described site.

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Most people do, and should you need to drink, taking your beverage is encouraged. The most popular beverages for music festivals are cans of cider and lager that you can buy by the instance of of 24 cans- making them fairly easy to carry. You need several instances and if there are a number of of you, consider renting or purchasing a trolley to shove your beers to the campsite- they get heavy. Glass isn't permitted in the campsites of music festivals. V Festival and Reading are especially strict on this, in case you're discovered with glass bottles within the campsite, and also you could lose your tickets. Recall you're unlikely to be spending a lot of time in your tent, so a basic watertight dome is sufficient. In a square, you can pitch several dome tents for a bit of added luxury and campsite finesse and erect a gazebo over the opening in the middle as a mini courtyard. Be sure you have something soft to sleep on. Inflatable mattresses are the best, failing a adequate groundsheet and roll mat will take the border of the tough, often rocky campsite ground. Do not go with clothes at festivals but do not trust the weatherman either and plan for all eventualities weather wise. A respectable waterproof coat or a poncho are recommended. As is some lightweight summer clothes or even beachwear in case it gets extremely popular.

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LPG or Liquid Petroleum Gas has been the most common fuel to take camping in Australia for a long time. It burns cleanly, has plenty of energy and can be easily transported.

It’s most frequently used for cooking with on a gas stove, but it has other uses too. Many people with 3-way fridges depend on it, and you’ll still see it used for and even some

A quality burner makes life easy.

There’s nothing better than a good feed when you are camping, and most people wouldn’t be without some form of reliable heat. The most popular fuel source is LPG, and second to that if you are able to have fires that’s another fantastic option.

In Australia, there are often fire restrictions, especially in warmer weather. When this occurs, fires are completely banned, and in extreme cases, even the use of any exposed flame (like a burner, or Weber) is not allowed either. If this happens, it’s cold food for that day.

Cooking with LPG is cheap, quick, clean and safe. Many people are familiar with it as it’s used at home for cooking too. However, unlike being at home, you aren’t connected to mains gas, and that means you will eventually run out.

The trick, of course, is not to run out when you are camping or to have a backup plan (like a second bottle).

Cooking breakfast on an LPG stove.

How much LPG do you use when camping?

Unfortunately, there’s no one size fits all guide here as there are so many different burner types, sizes and ways that people use their burners. A small, single burner is going to use a lot less gas than a fully-fledged triple ring burner, and you might cook something for a few hours a day, or just 10 minutes.

However, I will say that a small quantity of LPG does go a long way for normal camping. Now, I won’t leave you with a vague statement like that. You can work out exactly how long you’ll get out of a burner if you know a few key pieces of information:

BTU

Every burner you purchase comes with a BTU rating or British Thermal unit. Essentially, this refers to the amount of heat it is able to create. The higher the BTU, the more gas your burner will use.

One thing you’ll want to be aware of is that the BTU rating is for when it’s on full flame. For example, the Coleman Hyperflame has a BTU of 24,000, but it has two burners. If you run one flat out, you’ll get 12,000 BTU, and if it’s only on half flame you’ll get 6000 BTU.

Boiling a cuppa in Pemberton.

LPG consumption

Taking it one step further, one kilogram of LPG stores enough energy for 46,500 BTU. So, using the above two burner Coleman Hyperflame as an example, you can run both burners off a 1kg bottle at full bore for just under two hours. The maths is simple:

46 500/24 000 = 1.9375 hours

Two hours might not seem very long, but I can tell you that there isn’t much you’d cook on the 12,000 BTU burner at full bore for very long before it turns to charcoal. Halve the flame and you’ll get nearly 4 hours of use from 1kg, which is very reasonable.

Cooking dinner on the Coleman Eventemp burner at Collie.

Types of burners

There are lots of different types of From there, you can get individual, loose burners, the lunchbox style burners, Trangia and tiny pocket burners used on small gas bottles which are perfect for lightweight cooking solutions.

Camper trailers and caravans have their own in-built burners, which are usually pretty similar to the portable ones.

Lastly, there are a number of ‘enclosed’ burners, like Weber and Ziggy, which are extremely popular for those camping with plenty of room.

Most of the larger burners connect to an LPG bottle using a

Single burners are great for travelling.

Types of gas bottles

Disposable LPG

For convenience and to save on weight, you can get a huge range of disposable LPG bottles. These start off around the size of two fists together and work their way to around 500 grams of LPG. These are fantastic for hikers, and those who need to be weight or size conscious.

Refillable LPG bottles

In the refillable world, you can get a whole range of sizes for camping. They start off at about 1kg and work their way to 2, 3, 4, 4.5, 9 and 12kg. These have a service life of 10 years, and then they need to be re-inspected, or removed from service.

Boiling the kettle with a cheap set-up.

A case study

Since moving to our camper trailer, I’ve had a chance to really put the LPG consumption to the test. The trailer has a two burner stove – one is 8000 BTU, and the other is 10,000 BTU. Normally only one is used at a time, but of course, there are times where both are needed.

The camper trailer has two 4.5kg gas bottles. In over 120 nights in the camper trailer with two adults and a toddler. The LPG bottles have been filled up a couple of times, equating to around 13kg of LPG. That’s around 110 grams of LPG per day, on average.

One 4.5kg gas bottle lasts about 6 weeks. When possible, we do use the fire for cooking and heating water, but you aren’t always able to do this.

Our camper trailer LPG burner.

Picking the right gas bottles

You’ll notice a pretty simple trend when camping. Caravans usually have two 9 or 12kg gas bottles on the drawbar, and that’s because they often use a fair bit of gas with 3-way fridges as well as cooking.

Most camper trailers have two smaller (around 4.5kg) gas bottles, and this will last you a long time between fill-ups.

If you are just heading away for weekends at a time, you’ll easily get away with one smaller gas bottle. Just check it’s not empty before you leave!

If you are hiking, you have to be the most conscientious as you don’t want to run out of LPG, but at the same time, extra weight means harder work for you!

Plan your menu around meals that will conserve your gas.

How can you conserve LPG?

In the grand scheme of things, LPG bottle refills are fairly cheap. On our camper trailer, it costs less than 40 cents a day to run. That said, it can add up quickly if you don’t do a few simple things to reduce how much LPG you are using:

Don’t cook gas hungry meals

There are some meals that will use a lot of gas, and these should be avoided where possible. If it takes up a lot of space and needs cooking, it’s going to use a lot of gas. Stews, soups and big chunks of meat (like crayfish or roasts) can be done on a gas stove, but it will use a lot of LPG.

Cooking crayfish in water uses a lot of LPG.

Use a fire where possible

Cooking on a campfire is a lot of fun, and it adds a new dimension to your camping adventure. Beyond that though, it allows you to still cook the gas-hungry meals without using LPG.

If you are doing stews, dampers, roasts or feeding a big crew there’s no better way to do it than over the fire in a camp oven.

A campfire is great for cooking on and relaxing around.

Windbreaks are your friend

If you’ve ever tried to cook some sausages up on a windy day at the beach, you’ll know how much it can hurt your gas consumption. On a windy day, you can easily take 2 or 3 times longer to cook your meal or boil a kettle. A wind deflector is a fantastic way to stop this, and keeps the heat where you want it; under the pan or kettle!

Use the facilities provided

If you are paying to camp somewhere, make use of their facilities. Often there are BBQ’s provided, and running them doesn’t cost you a cent!

If you’ve paid to use the facilities at a site, make sure you use them.

Heating water for dishes

Dishes are unavoidable when camping, and warming up water for them uses a fair bit of energy. Of course, don’t skimp on it as it’s not hygienic, but either warm your water up in a

Conserve gas by washing your dirty dishes with hot water heated over a campfire.

LPG makes life easy

If you’ve been wondering how much your burners use, you can now work it out, and ensure you aren’t going to run out. I often used to carry a small backup bottle of LPG, just in case. Cooking with LPG when camping is simple, cheap and easy as long as you don’t run out!

See you out there!

Do you have any tricks for conserving LPG when camping?

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Give the kids a show and tell to brag about!

With some states already in school holidays and the rest of the country closely following, it can be nearly impossible to come up with a quick and easy method for piquing the kiddos attention for longer than 5 minutes. We’ve put together some sure-fire tips to make sure your kids have a show-&-tell that they can seriously brag about when they get back to the classroom and it doesn’t involve digital devices!

There are nearly endless expeditions you can take to impress the young ones, but the best value setup can just about always be scored with a stack of top quality Adventure Kings camping gear.

The first step is to decide where you are going to go, there is an endless resource on the topic to be found searching on google, and within 5 minutes of searching, you should be provided with some concise campsite information and directions for getting there, whether there are fees, or even better if it is free, and also what to expect for the campsite facilities.

When you have set the destination, you need to stock up on all of the essentials, and even with campsite facilities that boast everything from hot showers to flushing toilets, sometimes the information may not be valid anymore, so being prepared to be mostly self sufficient is a good idea but don’t worry Adventure Kings has you covered with a stores and a dealer network in nearly every corner of this massive country with gear in stock ready to be picked up immediately!

The following gear is a list of things, we think are the most essential bits of gear for keeping the small army satisfied and happy and ready to brag about where you took them in their break!

Cooking Gear!

No matter where the kiddos are it is important to give them good wholesome food to nourish them, in our eyes it’d be unfair to take them on an epic journey, with plenty of adventure and running around to only have them eating out of a tin of baked beans.

To make sure the kids are fed well, adding an Adventure Kings Campfire BBQ plate, will allow you to cook up sausages, snags, chicken skewers, burgers and just about anything else for the little ones giving them fuel for throughout the day and all for less than a case of beer!

The BBQ Plate does require coals from an open fireplace, so if this is an issue and you are currently in a fire ban, it might be wise to bring a gas fueled BBQ instead, something like the Gasmate Voyager Portable BBQ, which offers all of the same versatility, plus the ability to roast things like a leg of lamb or a chook.

Refrigeration

Whichever cooking method best suits your needs, you are going to need a way to bring the fresh meat with you, within the Adventure Kings range we stock a 60L Fridge Freezer, that can keep all of your supplies chilled with its adjustable temperature, meaning you can keep it topped up with soft drink and cool water and juice, making sure they always have cold drinks on hand.

And for mum it even has room to keep a bottle of wine chilled to the perfect temperature, without needing more ice!

If your camping budget doesn’t stretch this far the Adventure Kings Icebox range offers an affordable and easy to use alternative that is more efficient on ice than your dads old Styrofoam model. By including a thick wall of CFC free polyurethane insulation, the Adventure Kings Icebox range can keep ice frozen for days, keeping food and drinks cold. However, may have issues with constant opening and closing.

No matter what they get up too they will certainly eat well with cooking gear from Adventure Kings!

Campsite Setup

This bit is essential, within the range of Adventure Kings gear there will be something for nearly everyone. From the reliable Adventure Kings swag to a comfortable and roomy roof top tent, you can make sure that everyone’s comfort needs are provided for.

the Adventure Kings Swag range offers everything from smaller and more compact Kings Kwiky single swags all the way up to the famous Kings Big Daddy Deluxe double Swag. If your kids get along you could chuck them in a Kings Big Daddy Deluxe Double Swag, and have one for you and the other half.

Or alternatively, you could set up inside an Adventure Kings Tourer Rooftop Tent and inflate an Adventure Kings self-inflating queen size mattress down below for the kiddos. The Tourer Roof Top Tent offers a 5-minute campsite setup, where you simply unzip the cover and fold it out, then zip on the massive ground floor annex for additional sheltered space.

There are even awning and gazebo tents that offer an enclosed area that easily and quickly fastens to your portable shelter.

Hygiene

This one is last but not least, any parent knows the importance of making sure their kids are freshly bathed at least once a day, but with mud dust and dirt and sweaty kids in the mix, bringing an Adventure Kings Portable shower kit coupled with a Kings Shower Tent will be a lifesaver for putting the kids to bed clean and tidy!

As a handy trick if you add some boiling water to your water source you can make sure that the shower is the just right temperature, so the kids won’t have to have a cold shower.

There isn’t much more you need to make sure everyone has a great time camping away from all the distractions of home. But with Adventure Kings you can save a lot of cash, and still have a great time with all of your new great quality gear.

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