They’re often Sold Out: We have noticed that it can be hard to get a hold of one of these because they sell out so fast online. But it’s pretty straightforward to construct. First, stab the stake into the ground next to where you will have your fire. If it’s soft ground, this shouldn’t be a problem. But remember that if the land is more demanding, you might need a mallet to get the stake into the ground.

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It’s Small: While it’s nice and compact in grilling, you’ll be competing for space on this one. Best for just one or two campers max. It might be too small for more giant fire pits. Oversized: The 18-inch diameter means this one can simultaneously hold and cook a small family’s food. Please note, this is a quality and very rugged item that will last for many years, unlike cheaper alternatives. Cast Iron: Most grills on this list are stainless steel, but this one is of excellent sturdy cast iron. It gives it a very sturdy feel. Easy Assemble: We love that you don’t have to use tools to construct and deconstruct this campfire grill grate.

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We like that swivel stake grills tend to have the most range for adjusting the height of the grate. They can usually move up and down the 20 inches or so of stake above ground. Swivel: You can swivel the grate 360 degrees. Swivel it away from the fire to let the food cool down when you finish cooking. You get a choice of two sizes – medium (13.6″ x 9″ x 6.5″) and large (17″ x 12.6″ x 5.7″). Those heights drop to 1″ when folded. Unfortunately, both sizes are small compared to some larger competitors – but again, it’s designed this way for portability.

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The two hanging arms can rotate out to hang pots over the fire for boiling water and cooking boiled foods. They rotate 360 degrees to move them over or out of the fire for cooling. The grate connects to the stake with a simple clasp mechanism, which is nice but not as good as others we’ve seen. We think the larger model is a nice size for cooking breakfast for a few people. In contrast, the medium option is perhaps too small for us. Tripods. Tripods are our most minor favorite types of campfire cooking equipment. They look nice, but we find them impractical. Our primary concern is that the grate tends to swing, meaning it’s pretty useless for grilling. It works if you want to place a pot of water on to boil, though. The other worry about tripods is that the legs tend to get in the way. We prefer a grate where the legs are below the grate and don’t cut off our access to the grate itself. We recommend swivel-stake grills or flatbed grills when looking for a campfire grill. We suggest testing it out by placing it over the fire once and burning off any excess paints or chemicals before cooking.On the flip side, it is much thinner and less sturdy than iron grills that you can install and leave above a fire pit for an extended period. You’ll need a Mallet: If the ground around your fire is hard, you’ll need a mallet to get the stake to pierce it. The other downside here is that the legs are only 4 inches high. While this is not as much height as we’d like, it means you’ll need to let the fire burn down to charcoals before cooking. Of course, this is good practice, but we’re impatient and love to start cooking right away, like most people.

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You’ll have about 17 inches of height to play with, and you can screw the grate at any size. Both mean you can get it to the perfect height for whatever you’re cooking.

But we were annoyed that it didn’t have a carry bag. On the other hand, it handles like the ‘RedSwing’ or ‘Perfect Campfire Grill’ grills reviewed in this article. So we give them a little leg up over this one. Very high-quality folding steel fire grill which is large enough to cook for lots of people. Ideal for camping, bushcraft, picnics or may even be used in the fireplace. The grill surface is made from iron and designed to be used over an open fire. The cooking surface is ideal to cook on as it is, or can be used as a support for cooking in Dutch ovens, and other cast iron cookware.