If you're not using it for heat, how much damn cooking do you do they generally last an hour and a half to two and a half hours depending on whether you set them on high or don't
@@notcherbane3218 thanks for the question! We live in our RV for the entire summer so we are cooking every day for 4 months. For example, yesterday we cooked for 6 people. We made bacon and sausage on the Blackstone for breakfast and eggs on the camp stove. For dinner we made Greek chicken pitas for dinner and grilled the chicken on our Weber grill and toasted the pita bread on the Blackstone. We almost never go to restaurants because they are so dang expensive, and I absolutely LOVE cooking so I guess you can say I do a lot of damn cooking 😉
i sold both of these grills for my job. they both give the same bang for their bang for their buck but weber had the more reliable warranty program. you can buy a weber propane conversion kit for both (takes you from those tiny tanks to the big ones). the griddle is more diverse but won’t get you the same char flavor. personally i would go with the griddle. if i want the campfire flavor, i’ll cook it over open coals or an open flame. the weber grill is not a bad investment and is perfectly fine, but the griddles are easier maintenance with more versatility. if you are going full size, i recommend getting a standard grill (like a weber) and getting a griddle insert. you can either buy a small 10x12 plate you set on top of the grates or a large griddle insert that you replace the grates with. in all honesty both weber and blackstone are good. especially with black stones new updates. go with your preference, they’re both good brands. any problems i recommend contacting the manufacturer directly. both are alright on that front. as far as assembly goes weber has user friendly instructions and griddles have less pieces to assemble. i never pit weber against blackstoe while i was selling them. it always came down to personal preference, and griddles/small grills serve different needs. black stones do have versions with some nice built in stands. the scissor leg collapses nicely. the weber can come in an electric version (small colored webers are gas, small grey webers are electric) you may be able to negotiate the cost of assembly and price if you go to a local dealer.
Thanks for sharing your expertise @notreal-duh , you have some great insights. I agree that both pieces of equipment serve different purposes and that's why I love them both. There is nothing better than bacon on a Blackstone 😉
Another great informative video. I wasn't aware of that splitter. I use a propane tank tree. It has two fittings plus one on top. The one on top I believe is for a lantern, but I use it for my Buddy Heater in my roof top tent. It has provisions for 3, so you could use your stove too. Well that is if you need it for 3 things. If you only need two, I would definitely go with yours. Yours is a lot less bulky. I didn't mean to hijack your video, I just wanted to let you know in case you weren't aware and that was something you might be interested in.
@@azxp thanks for the info! I have friends that use a propane tank tree and they love it for weekend trips. Please don’t ever feel like you’re hijacking my video, I really appreciate your tips!!!
Nice solution - we like to run most of the propane stuff off the propane bib on the RV, same general idea - if we are too far away from the RV we use the 20lb tanks when possible. What's nice about your solution is that you can use the standard fittings. We have updated all of our propane stuff to use quick-connects, and that was a bit more effort. (and I'll mention it is not possible to do that for some things that have proprietary regulators). You solution should work for just about anything. Note also for instance in California I think it is (or will be soon) illegal to sell the 1lb tanks anymore - you have to get the refillable ones and they are a lot more pricey. Great video guys!. Side question - our coleman grill/stove combo unit has finally bit the dust after like 30 years... Looking for a grill only now I think. Do you have recommendations? A comparison/bake-off video would be super cool :) Take care and see you in AZ this winter!
Oh wow @bobanddangsjourney , I had no idea California was even thinking about making it illegal to sell the 1lb tanks. I'm sorry your Coleman grill/stove combo bit the dust but after 30 years it sounds like you made out pretty well. This summer we bought the Weber grill you saw in this video (to replace our old Coleman grill that started falling apart). We LOVE the Weber. The grate is heavy and sturdy, we can cook 2 full racks of ribs on it and the igniter works like a charm (for now). I love your comparison/bake-off idea for a video, I'm putting that on my to-do list right now! We're really looking forward to catching up in AZ this winter, take care until then and see you soon!
@@tommartin4881 yes!!! It’s so much cheaper to use larger tanks 😊 Do you have any other money saving tips to make your camping experiences more affordable?
@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Here's a cheap hot meal that could even be used hiking. A pouch of Ramen noodles, a pouch of jerky and a single serve of mixed veggies, all from a dollar store. Break up the noodle while still in the pouch. Put the noodles and spice mix into a bowl. Empty the jerky packet in next. Add the contents of the veggie cup. Next, cover all with boiling hot water. Allow to steep and soften the noodles and jerky for a few minutes. You can also microwave, starting with cold water, for 4 minutes. Once the noodles are soft, enjoy!
If you're not using it for heat, how much damn cooking do you do they generally last an hour and a half to two and a half hours depending on whether you set them on high or don't
@@notcherbane3218 thanks for the question! We live in our RV for the entire summer so we are cooking every day for 4 months. For example, yesterday we cooked for 6 people. We made bacon and sausage on the Blackstone for breakfast and eggs on the camp stove. For dinner we made Greek chicken pitas for dinner and grilled the chicken on our Weber grill and toasted the pita bread on the Blackstone. We almost never go to restaurants because they are so dang expensive, and I absolutely LOVE cooking so I guess you can say I do a lot of damn cooking 😉
i sold both of these grills for my job. they both give the same bang for their bang for their buck but weber had the more reliable warranty program. you can buy a weber propane conversion kit for both (takes you from those tiny tanks to the big ones). the griddle is more diverse but won’t get you the same char flavor.
personally i would go with the griddle. if i want the campfire flavor, i’ll cook it over open coals or an open flame. the weber grill is not a bad investment and is perfectly fine, but the griddles are easier maintenance with more versatility.
if you are going full size, i recommend getting a standard grill (like a weber) and getting a griddle insert. you can either buy a small 10x12 plate you set on top of the grates or a large griddle insert that you replace the grates with.
in all honesty both weber and blackstone are good. especially with black stones new updates. go with your preference, they’re both good brands. any problems i recommend contacting the manufacturer directly. both are alright on that front.
as far as assembly goes weber has user friendly instructions and griddles have less pieces to assemble.
i never pit weber against blackstoe while i was selling them. it always came down to personal preference, and griddles/small grills serve different needs.
black stones do have versions with some nice built in stands. the scissor leg collapses nicely. the weber can come in an electric version (small colored webers are gas, small grey webers are electric)
you may be able to negotiate the cost of assembly and price if you go to a local dealer.
Thanks for sharing your expertise @notreal-duh , you have some great insights. I agree that both pieces of equipment serve different purposes and that's why I love them both. There is nothing better than bacon on a Blackstone 😉
@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna oooh do the bacon first so you can spread that grease to the pancake and eggs lol
@@notreal-duh great idea 🤣
Another great informative video. I wasn't aware of that splitter. I use a propane tank tree. It has two fittings plus one on top. The one on top I believe is for a lantern, but I use it for my Buddy Heater in my roof top tent. It has provisions for 3, so you could use your stove too. Well that is if you need it for 3 things. If you only need two, I would definitely go with yours. Yours is a lot less bulky. I didn't mean to hijack your video, I just wanted to let you know in case you weren't aware and that was something you might be interested in.
@@azxp thanks for the info! I have friends that use a propane tank tree and they love it for weekend trips. Please don’t ever feel like you’re hijacking my video, I really appreciate your tips!!!
@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna And I yours.
Nice solution - we like to run most of the propane stuff off the propane bib on the RV, same general idea - if we are too far away from the RV we use the 20lb tanks when possible. What's nice about your solution is that you can use the standard fittings. We have updated all of our propane stuff to use quick-connects, and that was a bit more effort. (and I'll mention it is not possible to do that for some things that have proprietary regulators). You solution should work for just about anything. Note also for instance in California I think it is (or will be soon) illegal to sell the 1lb tanks anymore - you have to get the refillable ones and they are a lot more pricey. Great video guys!. Side question - our coleman grill/stove combo unit has finally bit the dust after like 30 years... Looking for a grill only now I think. Do you have recommendations? A comparison/bake-off video would be super cool :) Take care and see you in AZ this winter!
Oh wow @bobanddangsjourney , I had no idea California was even thinking about making it illegal to sell the 1lb tanks. I'm sorry your Coleman grill/stove combo bit the dust but after 30 years it sounds like you made out pretty well. This summer we bought the Weber grill you saw in this video (to replace our old Coleman grill that started falling apart). We LOVE the Weber. The grate is heavy and sturdy, we can cook 2 full racks of ribs on it and the igniter works like a charm (for now). I love your comparison/bake-off idea for a video, I'm putting that on my to-do list right now! We're really looking forward to catching up in AZ this winter, take care until then and see you soon!
Like 14 🎉 awesome video, congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷
Thank you @queirozdrone !!! I have never been to Brazil but have always wanted to visit. Is camping a popular activity there?
@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna thank you so much for your attention and it's a pleasure to be here on your channel 😀 so I think there is 👍
Right now 1 pound bottles cost $5. I filled my 10 pound bottle for $10. Quite a savings.
@@tommartin4881 yes!!! It’s so much cheaper to use larger tanks 😊 Do you have any other money saving tips to make your camping experiences more affordable?
@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Here's a cheap hot meal that could even be used hiking. A pouch of Ramen noodles, a pouch of jerky and a single serve of mixed veggies, all from a dollar store. Break up the noodle while still in the pouch. Put the noodles and spice mix into a bowl. Empty the jerky packet in next. Add the contents of the veggie cup. Next, cover all with boiling hot water. Allow to steep and soften the noodles and jerky for a few minutes. You can also microwave, starting with cold water, for 4 minutes. Once the noodles are soft, enjoy!
@@tommartin4881 thanks, I’ll try this!!!