Quick Summary
The Hi-Gear Stainless Steel Double Sided BBQ is a lightweight, compact and foldable barbecue that gives you two grilling setups in one for easier cooking on camping trips, festivals and picnics.
What This Product Is Used For
This Hi-Gear oil drum style barbecue is used for outdoor grilling when you want a portable BBQ that can work in two different ways. It can be used as a classic barbecue grill with a lid to help seal in a smoky barbecue flavour, or folded open to create a larger grilling area. Compared with a simple single sided grill, this gives you more flexibility in how you cook, which is why users choose it over more basic options.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This BBQ is best suited to anyone who wants a compact, foldable and portable grill that is simple to carry and adaptable enough for different outdoor cooking situations.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Two cooking styles in one BBQ for more flexible outdoor grilling
• Double sided grill function for different grilling temperatures on either side
• A lid option that helps create a classic barbecue style cook
• Foldable design that is easy to pack away after use
• Lightweight and compact for simpler transport to outdoor events
• Suitable for charcoal or wood fuels for practical fuel choice
• Carry handle included for easier portability
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Flexible cooking setup for different grilling needs
• Portable design that suits outdoor use
• Carry handle and foldable form make it simple to move and store
Cons
• Open and closed sizes may feel compact for larger cooking plans
• It is designed for charcoal or wood fuels rather than other fuel types
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In day to day use, the Hi-Gear Stainless Steel Double Sided BBQ offers a practical mix of portability and flexibility. It can be used as a classic grill with a lid or opened out to create a larger grilling area, giving you two factual cooking options from one barbecue. The double sided grill function also lets you cook at different temperatures on either side, and the separate cooking areas can help keep meat and vegetables apart. Choose this if you want a simple, foldable BBQ for camping, festivals or picnics. Skip this if you need a larger permanent barbecue setup.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it gives you two grilling approaches in one compact barbecue, helping you avoid the mistake of choosing a grill that feels too limited on the day and the regret of taking something less versatile to an outdoor event.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with a single sided portable BBQ
Better when you want more flexible grilling options
Alternative better when you only need the simplest setup
Compared with a basic camping grill
Better when you want a lid option and a larger grilling area
Alternative better when you want a more minimal carry option
Alternatives Worth Considering
Portable charcoal BBQ
Foldable camping grill
Compact outdoor barbecue with lid
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the BBQ in the format that suits the food you are cooking, either closed with the lid or opened out for a larger grilling area. Separate meat and vegetables if you want to keep them apart. Use charcoal or wood fuels as stated in the product details. Make sure the barbecue is fully folded and carried with the handle when moving it between locations.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
Hi-Gear
Product Type
Stainless steel double sided BBQ
Style
Oil drum barbecue
Function
Twin sided grill function
Use Modes
Classic barbecue grill with lid
Use Modes
Folded open larger grilling area
Fuel Type
Charcoal or wood
Open Size
L51 x W37.5 x H18cm
Close Size
L37.5 x W25 x H36cm
Boxed Size
L39.5 x W26 x H26.6cm
Colour
Silver
Box Contents
BBQ with carry handle
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a simpler, more flexible BBQ for outdoor cooking that is easier to carry and use in different ways.
Do not buy this if you need a stronger permanent barbecue setup with a larger cooking area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of barbecue is this?
The Hi-Gear Stainless Steel Double Sided BBQ is an oil drum style barbecue with a twin sided grill function.
How can it be used?
The barbecue can be used as a classic grill with a lid or folded open to create a larger grilling area.
What fuel can it use?
The BBQ is suitable for charcoal or wood fuels.
Is it easy to carry?
The Hi-Gear BBQ includes a carry handle and is described as lightweight, compact and portable.
Can meat and vegetables be cooked separately?
The double sided grill function allows meat and vegetables to be cooked separately to help avoid cross contamination.
What are the dimensions when open?
The open size is L51 x W37.5 x H18cm.
What are the dimensions when closed?
The close size is L37.5 x W25 x H36cm.
What is the boxed size?
The boxed size is L39.5 x W26 x H26.6cm.
