Summer Grilling & Outdoor Cooking Essentials 2026
Everything you need for backyard cookouts this summer — from charcoal grills to wireless thermometers. Every pick tested over a full grilling season by our team.
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch
$170The classic charcoal grill that started it all. One-touch cleaning, built-in thermometer, and hinged cooking grate for easy charcoal access.
Why We Love It
We tested 9 charcoal grills over 3 months. The Weber Kettle still offers the best combination of flavor, heat control, and value. Nothing else comes close at this price.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
$105Reads in 1 second with ±0.5°F accuracy. Waterproof, auto-rotating display, and a foldable probe. The thermometer every pitmaster trusts.
Why We Love It
No more cutting into meat to check doneness. One second, dead accurate, and it survived being dropped into a sink full of water during testing.
Weber Premium Grill Tool Set
$45Heavy-gauge stainless steel spatula, tongs, and fork with comfortable soft-grip handles. Built-in bottle opener on the spatula.
Why We Love It
After a full season of testing, these are the only grill tools that didn't bend, rust, or lose grip. The locking tongs actually stay closed in the drawer.
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