Outdoor cooking gear guides
Find your perfect
outdoor setup.
Tell me what you want to cook and how much you want to spend. I'll tell you what to buy.
Backyard testedStraight picks90-second quiz
Quick Answer
Three Picks Worth Knowing
Some links earn a small commission — it doesn't affect our picks or the price you pay.
Buying Guides
All Guides
Grills
Smokers & Technique
Accessories & Consumables
J
Why trust this site
Most outdoor cooking advice is either written by someone who's never touched the equipment, or sponsored by the brands they're reviewing. CookedOutdoors is neither. Every guide here is based on deep research into real-world performance — what holds up, what disappoints, and what's actually worth the money.
Take the quiz →60-Second Quiz
Still not sure?
Tell me what you want to cook and I'll match you to the right setup. Takes under 2 minutes.
Find My Setup5 questions. No email. Specific answer.