HAdams
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- Joined
- Jun 19, 2016
- Location
- Boston, MA
Hi All - found you while doing some research. I've read all the various threads about Blackstone vs. Camp Chef but figured I'd ask for my "unique" situation and see what you think.
I live in Boston - Charlestown actually and I'm looking for a replacement for my gas grill which is going out on the curb this week for the local scrap scavengers to scoop it up.
I'm looking to replace it with something that will allow me to both grill and griddle (and really looking forward to doing a lot of griddling!)
I've narrowed down my choices to:
Blackstone Tailgater
or
[ame="https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Explorer-EX-60LW-2-Burner/dp/B0006VORDY"]Amazon.com: Camp Chef Explorer Series EX-60LW 2-Burner Modular Cooking System, Black: Automotive[/ame]
This second one I'd add a griddle and a grill box to.
Questions for Your Wisdom:
1. The downside of the BS one is that the griddle space isn't that large and you can't just plop a bigger griddle on top - wish they had that option
2. Wondering about the relative sturdiness of them
3. Like the ability of the Camp Chef to take a wide range of modules - larger griddle, smaller griddle, grill box, etc.
4. Would I be smarter buying the bigger BS 36" griddle and worry about a grill option later (the big grill top seems a bit unwieldy though to replace the whole kit and kaboodle?)
Welcome all opinions! (Also for purchasing I'm going with Amazon because I've got about $175 in gift cards loaded up on the account so even if there are better deals elsewhere a chunk of the purchase price is "free" ;-)
Thanks in advance!
Hudson
I live in Boston - Charlestown actually and I'm looking for a replacement for my gas grill which is going out on the curb this week for the local scrap scavengers to scoop it up.
I'm looking to replace it with something that will allow me to both grill and griddle (and really looking forward to doing a lot of griddling!)
I've narrowed down my choices to:
Blackstone Tailgater
or
[ame="https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Explorer-EX-60LW-2-Burner/dp/B0006VORDY"]Amazon.com: Camp Chef Explorer Series EX-60LW 2-Burner Modular Cooking System, Black: Automotive[/ame]
This second one I'd add a griddle and a grill box to.
Questions for Your Wisdom:
1. The downside of the BS one is that the griddle space isn't that large and you can't just plop a bigger griddle on top - wish they had that option
2. Wondering about the relative sturdiness of them
3. Like the ability of the Camp Chef to take a wide range of modules - larger griddle, smaller griddle, grill box, etc.
4. Would I be smarter buying the bigger BS 36" griddle and worry about a grill option later (the big grill top seems a bit unwieldy though to replace the whole kit and kaboodle?)
Welcome all opinions! (Also for purchasing I'm going with Amazon because I've got about $175 in gift cards loaded up on the account so even if there are better deals elsewhere a chunk of the purchase price is "free" ;-)
Thanks in advance!
Hudson