Summer grilling on a portable grill is where simplicity meets flavor—and it doesn’t get much better than that. Whether you’re camping, cooking over a bonfire, or day hiking, here are two titanium camp grills that rock!
Get Fired Up with These Titanium Camp Grills
Purcell Trench Titanium Camp Grills
Handmade in the USA, these ultralight grills are TIG-welded from stainless steel or titanium. Models like the Packers Grill or Travelers Grill are compact, stable, and built for direct fire cooking. They’re legless for better fire control and pack down fast.
The Streamside Travelers Grill is a minimalist’s dream with just enough grit to handle real campfire cooking. It utilizes the same 17-inch x 5.5-inch tapered frame as the standard Travelers Grill. However, it replaces the tubular stays with a full sheet of expanded stainless steel. That mesh surface makes it ideal for grilling smaller items, such as fish, vegetables, or even polenta cakes, without losing them to the flames.
Purcell Trench considers this the weakest of their titanium camp grills. Yet, it supports a 10-inch Lodge cast iron Dutch oven full of liquid.
At just 5 oz (142 g), it’s light enough to disappear in your pack. However, it is strong enough to support all but the largest pots and pans. It’s TIG-welded from American-made stainless steel tubing. The frame has smooth edges and rapid cooling for quick pack-up. The expanded metal may warp slightly when subjected to high heat. Nonetheless, it generally returns to its original shape as it cools.
If you appreciate fire control and the versatility of direct heat, this grill is calling your name. It’s like Purcell Trench crafted the grill for someone who knows their way around a coal bed!
MSRP: $84
Titanium Grilling in the Adirondacks
I spent the last week of June in a remote part of the Adirondacks with three good friends. They were all seasoned outdoorsmen, one of whom was recently featured here on GAT Daily, Lt. Mike Lychock. It was his grill that we used on this camp trip. It was that hidden gem you didn’t know you needed, but it stood out.
We used the grill to cook directly over a low flame and coals. It seemed natural to prop it between two logs that were about bicep-thick. We used it with frying pans, pots, ham steak, SPAM-ish meat, and fresh trout. However, titanium camp grills pull double duty. They also handle the role of hot coal raking and scooting hot logs in the fire.
Gear for the Wild
At first glance, Rewild Gear had me scratching my head about what exactly they were all about. They offer a lineup that includes a 4-inch fixed blade knife, a grill, telescopic pocket bellows, a ferrocerium rod, and a food utensil. Additionally, they feature a stylish trucker’s cap and pyro balls!
It didn’t take long to realize that this outdoor gear company is all about adventure. I quickly contacted David to get the scoop, and he painted a vibrant picture of the brand and its mission. They provide gear that not only works together but also covers all the essential camp must-haves. Then came the moment of truth—the packages arrived, and I was ready for action!
Granite Titanium Camp Grill
Introducing the Granite Grill: your new go-to campfire companion that’s as light as a feather—just under 12 oz and only 0.2 inches thick! This titanium marvel measures 18 inches in length and 7 inches in width. It boasts a clever, patent-pending flat design that features two cooking sections tailored to your culinary needs.
The center section features cross tubing spaced ½ inch apart. This area is ideal for delicate vegetables and smaller cuts of meat that require a little extra care. Meanwhile, Rewild Gear made the outer tubing sections spaced 1 inch apart. These sections provide ample room for larger items, such as brats or fish fillets, to sizzle to perfection.
And don’t worry about carrying it around—the Granite Grill comes with a handy canvas sheath that not only keeps your gear clean from grill debris but also adds a mere 4.5 ounces to your load. This brings the total weight to a mere 16.5 ounces. Now that’s what we call a grilling game-changer. This gem is truly one of the better titanium camp grills that rocks!
MSRP: $99
Granite Grill Cookout
I tested this bad boy in the cooler autumn months. I used two large rocks to hold up the Granite Grill for boiling water and frying in a carbon steel skillet. Naturally, Filipino chicken BBQ was one of the first meals I made on the grill. There was ample room to cook four kabobs. I was also able to heat the Uberleben kettle for a warm drink in the brisk autumn air.
The Granite Grill is a superb 3-in-1 marvel! It’s sturdy and resists warping, cools down quickly, and even helps you move coals. Those tight squares are tailor-made for dedicating food to the fire gods. Meanwhile, the outer spaces perfectly accommodate your pots, pans, and anything else that needs a little breathing room.
Check out these two stellar titanium camp grills—you can’t go wrong with either!
