Football season is almost here, which means it’s time to start thinking about how to step up your tailgate game. The Blackstone On-the-Go 17″ Tailgater Grill & Griddle Combo is made for that pace, with the flexibility to cook breakfast and burgers on the same compact setup. Wayfair has it for $399, down from $449.
Two cooking surfaces — one gas grill, one rolled steel griddle — sit side by side, each powered by its own burner for a total of 18,500 BTUs. You can sear brats while flipping pancakes or fry eggs next to a stack of sizzling smash burgers.
At roughly 40 pounds, the Blackstone Tailgater grill is light enough to move solo, and integrated side handles make loading it into a car or RV straightforward. The foldable legs and modest footprint mean the grill is just as at home on an apartment balcony as it is in a stadium parking lot.
That portability does come with a trade-off: size. The cooking space works well for two to four people, but if you’re feeding a crowd, you may find yourself cooking in batches. For a parking lot breakfast or a quick dinner at the campsite, it’s ideal. For hosting the whole block, you might want something larger.
Overall though, reviews for the Tailgater are positive. More than 850 buyers on Wayfair give it an average of 4.1 stars, noting easy cleanup and dependable performance. One reviewer uses it daily in their RV; another calls it a “tailgate essential” for its speed and versatility.
Pro tip: Consider purchasing a propane tank adapter. While the grill works with 1 lb. green canisters, a refillable tank provides longer-lasting and more consistent heat.
If your fall plans involve grilling anywhere but your own kitchen, this Blackstone combo is a solid piece of gear to lock in before stock runs low or the sale ends.
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