I have a lot of fond memories of grilling outdoors when I was a kid. I never had the luxury of being able to grill over the Weber q220 portable gas grill back then, but if I had it would have made life easier for me. Instead of getting the coals ready and waiting 45 minutes or so before I could even think about eating, I could have just pushed a button and the grill would have been ready and waiting for me to throw something big and juicy on it in no time.
That’s not to say that I would never grill over charcoal again, but it would have been nice to have the added convenience of a portable gas grill around when I was hungry and ready to eat. That is one of the things Weber had in mind when they designed the q220. I must say that it certainly lives up to its expectations and if you have ever used a grill like this, you will know what I mean.
First of all this little grill is both portable and lightweight. It is made out of aluminum but the grilling surface is made out of cast iron which is rather heavy. The cast iron grilling surface is what sets the q220 apart from the rest of the grills though, and I would gladly have to carry around the extra weight because I know how nicely it will help to grill my food. It helps evenly distribute the heat from the burners so if you throw on a nice juicy steak it will cook evenly without being charred on the outside and undercooked in the center.
While the q220 is great for all of your portable adventures such as camping or tailgating, it also comes in handy at home. I like to use mine every so often even though I have a larger more powerful grill that I normally cook with. The advantage to using a smaller grill at home is it heats up quickly and because of its small footprint, is easy to store when not in use. Not only that but it can cook for about 5 or 6 people at a time while remaining efficient on propane so it works out pretty well for me.
One thing that I would recommend you do get if you are thinking about purchasing this grill and using it at home is a nice grill cover. I made the mistake of not covering mine even though I knew better and after only a year the burner would not heat up properly because moisture had gotten in there and pretty much destroyed it. After replacing the burner and covering it, it has performed flawlessly for me over the past few years, so it was worth the extra investment.
In conclusion the Weber Q220 portable gas grill is one you can count on. It will not let you down when you need it most, like when you are hungry, and many users have reported that they are very happy with their purchase even after 5 or so years of continuing use. That and the fact that Weber puts out quality products, is a good reason to take a look at this grill for your portable needs.