If you are the type of person who needs a portable grill that will not let you down when you need it most, you may want to consider the Weber q220 grill. I have owned this grill for the past several years and it has yet to fail me. I have used it on various camping trips with my family, as well as at home around the house. In this review I will try to outline what people who own this grill really like about it, as well as touch on some things that users did not like about it so you can decide if it is right for you.
One of the things that many people like about the Weber q220 is how portable it is. Unlike other portable grills in the same price range, the q220 is both lightweight and durable making it a great choice for people who will be lugging it around. The reason it is so light is because of the cast aluminum body, which as you probably know, also makes it durable and protects it against the elements as well.
The cast iron grilling surface actually weighs almost as much as the grill itself, but it is a weight that most people don't mind carrying around. This is because the cast iron absorbs heat very well and gives users a unique grilling experience that most other grills just do not provide. The grilling surface is actually rather large for a portable grill as well. You can easily cook for 5 or 6 people at a time while not having to worry about burning through propane.
Since the q220 has a small footprint and a small burner, it is very efficient on propane. Many users like how long the small tank of propane lasts them. Of course you can also connect a larger 20 pound propane tank to the grill with a special adapter, but some people who have done this have stated that the regulator on the burner seems to burn out quickly this way.
I have to admit that I have never had this problem myself, and often grill using the larger tank so I am not sure if it is directly related. One thing that you can be sure of if you want to prolong the life of the burner, is that keeping your grill covered while not in use will help keep the burner clean and make the grill last you a very long time.
The issue with the burner was something that a few users claimed that they did not like about the grill, but as I stated above, this may be avoidable. Some of the things that users love about this grill is how quickly it heats up and I can agree with them there. The Q-220 warms up to operating temperature within a few minutes and lets you start cooking right away, which is good if you are hungry and do not feel like waiting a while for the grill to warm up.
There are a few other things that people like about this grill, and instead of going on about what they are you can find out everything you need to know at http://www.weberqgrillreview.com
There is also a bunch of information on the other Q grills over there in case you need help deciding which one is right for you.
