I have had mine for the last couple months. I live full time in a small RV. Cook breakfast every day and lunch or dinner 2 o 3 times a week. Works flawlessly every.single.time.
Thanks for the great review! I've had this sitting in my cart for a month and a half, and haven't been able to pull the trigger. Based on your review, I'll probably wait for an updated version. My tried and true Coleman 2 burner will have to hold me down a little bit longer.
Eeeh #1 complaint from everyone is “it’s heavy” try lugging around a 2 burner stove with the griddle top , combined weight is about 80 pounds , yea I’ll take the 25 pounds over that. #2 complaint is the aluminum coated griddle top . Yes they went with aluminum, aluminum hold heat and dissipates well . If it was made of any other material we would be back at #1 complaint “weight” I do agree hinges could be better . As for the location to the tank adapter being in a better location , but to keep cost down it’s the same platform used on the 20 inch camping griddle. So pick and choose price or accessibility. Overall yes paint chipping is gonna happen . It comes with the territory. Once again for the price and what you get you can’t beat it . I’m actually looking into buying the 14 inch with the burner instead of the jet boil. I’ll spend the same amount of money as buying the jet boil but get way more out of the 20 inch griddle and the 14 inch combo !!!
-Using the lodge griddle/grill and a Coleman two burner, it’s a combined weight of 18 lbs. still lighter than the Blackstone. -Coated aluminum doesn’t have the longevity of other material. - As a consumer, it’s not our job to find excuses such as “to keep cost down”. - Why are you okay with paint chipping lol? In what instance should you buy something, the paint chips and you say out loud “eh comes with the territory” that’s weird lol - Jetboil and this Blackstone are two vastly different products with different purposes. I don’t know, this read like a Blackstone rep is using a burner account 😅
I bought one of these when they first came out it cooks amazing. the only issue is the handle is plastic mine broke on the 5th camping trip as i took it out of the car. The thing weighs a bit and it really needs a metal handle luckily i moved out of the way or my foot would have been a pancake. Other than that I love it.
Great review! Curious after you've used this a few times if you are glad you went with the side burner option or would rather have the extra space of the adventure ready version that is just the griddle?? I plan on buying one but cannot decide if the burner or extra cook space is better.
I personally prefer it with the side burner for quicker cooking on a pan if needed. Boiling water is just faster with a burner than slapping a pot on the griddle. It’s usually myself and my gf camping. If you have a larger family, the full size griddle might be a better option! Thanks for watching ❤️
If u drink coffee or like gravies or stews while camping than the burner is the way to go. It would just take to long to heat up the griddle and a pot of water. I'm picking up mine tomorrow
I've had mine since March. My wife got it for me for my birthday. I love this griddle and I especially love that it is portable. However after 2 weeks of use the cheap hollow plastic handle broke and the locking hinges are weak and fall apart. I went to home depot and bought a metal upgraded door handle to replace there cheap plastic one that broke on me, I will eventually fix the locking hinge. Lots of the nuts and bolts in this thing become lose and fall out quickly so make sure to tighten them periodically
I am looking at one of these. My use will be for sxs camping. I'd like to cook steaks, burritos, eggs and things of that nature. Would I be better with this or a single burner and cast iron skillet? I also travel on a motorcycle so this would be outdoor the question.
I'd say you would be better off with single burner Coleman or one gas for propane hook up. Skillet... Burners can get hot fast but can have trouble getting good heat on cast iron in cold environments. Thin pans can get hot super fast.
Yeah the aluminum ceramic design is to save weight and for ease of cleanup. It's a tradeoff. If they made the griddle out of the steel material they use, then it would be heavier and defeat the purpose of portability and ease of cleanup. It's targeted for campers or people that take it to the park or something.
Hinges were bent and the locking hinge is junk. Bought mine for $139 at Walmart, Amazon wanted $236. After straightening the hinges, installing flat washers and tightening everything it was ready to use. Still looking for grease cups that fit.
The tin foil cups for the grease catcher? Those are like $5 for a pack of 10 at Walmart. The Amazon price is resellers, which aint a bad idea for the unsuspecting buyer lol
Good review thank u i don’t think u we’re to harsh it’s ur honest opinion When I seen that black stone pop up on my feed, I thought oh that’s perfect but after watching your review, I think I will pass
How many households do you think have a sandblasting station? lol that’s something to do if you want to customize it but not an answer for its poor paint/design
It is/was a Walmart exclusive product. I think they got a bunch of returns on the 22" griddle version and considered them defective and pulled them off their site. It took me 3x to purchase the 22" griddle version (in store and from the Walmart website) before I got one that wasn't bent or wonky in some way. Now that I have one that I consider better than perfect, it can ace every single thing I throw at it, and clean up takes less than a minute. I hope they tweak the manufacturing issues and re-release it. It's amazing and it will be with me on EVERY adventure!
I have had mine for the last couple months. I live full time in a small RV. Cook breakfast every day and lunch or dinner 2 o 3 times a week. Works flawlessly every.single.time.
Glad it's working well for you!
Thanks for the great review! I've had this sitting in my cart for a month and a half, and haven't been able to pull the trigger. Based on your review, I'll probably wait for an updated version. My tried and true Coleman 2 burner will have to hold me down a little bit longer.
Thanks for watching! Can't go wrong with Coleman stuff, they last forever even if they tend to be basic at times.
You weren't harsh, you were honest. Thanks for showing us your portable 14 incher . (thats what she or he said)
lmao if only. Thanks for watching!
Solid review. I might get one for cooking on the kayak.
Appreciate the review! Keep up the great content!
Eeeh #1 complaint from everyone is “it’s heavy” try lugging around a 2 burner stove with the griddle top , combined weight is about 80 pounds , yea I’ll take the 25 pounds over that. #2 complaint is the aluminum coated griddle top . Yes they went with aluminum, aluminum hold heat and dissipates well . If it was made of any other material we would be back at #1 complaint “weight” I do agree hinges could be better . As for the location to the tank adapter being in a better location , but to keep cost down it’s the same platform used on the 20 inch camping griddle. So pick and choose price or accessibility. Overall yes paint chipping is gonna happen . It comes with the territory. Once again for the price and what you get you can’t beat it . I’m actually looking into buying the 14 inch with the burner instead of the jet boil. I’ll spend the same amount of money as buying the jet boil but get way more out of the 20 inch griddle and the 14 inch combo !!!
-Using the lodge griddle/grill and a Coleman two burner, it’s a combined weight of 18 lbs. still lighter than the Blackstone.
-Coated aluminum doesn’t have the longevity of other material.
- As a consumer, it’s not our job to find excuses such as “to keep cost down”.
- Why are you okay with paint chipping lol? In what instance should you buy something, the paint chips and you say out loud “eh comes with the territory” that’s weird lol
- Jetboil and this Blackstone are two vastly different products with different purposes.
I don’t know, this read like a Blackstone rep is using a burner account 😅
I bought one of these when they first came out it cooks amazing. the only issue is the handle is plastic mine broke on the 5th camping trip as i took it out of the car. The thing weighs a bit and it really needs a metal handle luckily i moved out of the way or my foot would have been a pancake. Other than that I love it.
Oof that sucks! Have you contacted Blackstone about a replacement handle? I feel like that’d be under warranty.
Great review! Curious after you've used this a few times if you are glad you went with the side burner option or would rather have the extra space of the adventure ready version that is just the griddle?? I plan on buying one but cannot decide if the burner or extra cook space is better.
I personally prefer it with the side burner for quicker cooking on a pan if needed. Boiling water is just faster with a burner than slapping a pot on the griddle. It’s usually myself and my gf camping. If you have a larger family, the full size griddle might be a better option! Thanks for watching ❤️
If u drink coffee or like gravies or stews while camping than the burner is the way to go. It would just take to long to heat up the griddle and a pot of water. I'm picking up mine tomorrow
I've had mine since March. My wife got it for me for my birthday. I love this griddle and I especially love that it is portable. However after 2 weeks of use the cheap hollow plastic handle broke and the locking hinges are weak and fall apart. I went to home depot and bought a metal upgraded door handle to replace there cheap plastic one that broke on me, I will eventually fix the locking hinge. Lots of the nuts and bolts in this thing become lose and fall out quickly so make sure to tighten them periodically
...think I'll stick with my old reliable two burner Coleman propane stove and just buy a small cast iron griddle for car/trailer camping.
Thanks for giving your experience!
I am looking at one of these. My use will be for sxs camping. I'd like to cook steaks, burritos, eggs and things of that nature. Would I be better with this or a single burner and cast iron skillet? I also travel on a motorcycle so this would be outdoor the question.
I'd say you would be better off with single burner Coleman or one gas for propane hook up. Skillet... Burners can get hot fast but can have trouble getting good heat on cast iron in cold environments. Thin pans can get hot super fast.
Yeah the aluminum ceramic design is to save weight and for ease of cleanup. It's a tradeoff. If they made the griddle out of the steel material they use, then it would be heavier and defeat the purpose of portability and ease of cleanup.
It's targeted for campers or people that take it to the park or something.
hi. do you have a link to the aluminum drip pan? i see various ones. i’m assuming they will all fit most drip pans. thanks!
Yep, the link is in the description of the video! Thanks for stopping by
Hinges were bent and the locking hinge is junk. Bought mine for $139 at Walmart, Amazon wanted $236. After straightening the hinges, installing flat washers and tightening everything it was ready to use. Still looking for grease cups that fit.
The tin foil cups for the grease catcher? Those are like $5 for a pack of 10 at Walmart. The Amazon price is resellers, which aint a bad idea for the unsuspecting buyer lol
Good review thank u i don’t think u we’re to harsh it’s ur honest opinion
When I seen that black stone pop up on my feed, I thought oh that’s perfect but after watching your review, I think I will pass
Thank you for watching and I appreciate the kind words!
Great review
no 12 x 14” griddle replacements cant find
I almost bought this today, but decided to wait. Now that I know the griddle isn't cast iron, im out.
Good review.
Thank you!
You need to season it before use.
How weak are you? You mentioned it’s heavy a lot 🤷♂️?
Have nothing to do with someone’s strength. It’s expectations of gear and what its competitors offer. Are you okay?
The way he whines he must be very weak !!
@@mhm8222 so weak, daddy
Sandblast and gun blue the components that scratch
How many households do you think have a sandblasting station? lol that’s something to do if you want to customize it but not an answer for its poor paint/design
How come not even on Blackstone web site? Chinese made I assume and not really a Blackstone product. Can't get one where I live anyway. Next.....
Yeah it seems to be a Walmart exclusive product which is odd.
It is/was a Walmart exclusive product. I think they got a bunch of returns on the 22" griddle version and considered them defective and pulled them off their site. It took me 3x to purchase the 22" griddle version (in store and from the Walmart website) before I got one that wasn't bent or wonky in some way. Now that I have one that I consider better than perfect, it can ace every single thing I throw at it, and clean up takes less than a minute. I hope they tweak the manufacturing issues and re-release it. It's amazing and it will be with me on EVERY adventure!
Hmm. Lose the nose bolt. Seriously