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Tailgater Grill
Traeger

Tailgater Grill

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$499.95at THE BBQ STORE PRChecked Nov 10

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  • Last seen at $499.95 at THE BBQ STORE PR on Nov 10.

Our take on the Tailgater Grill

The Traeger Tailgater is a compact wood pellet grill built to travel. It runs Traeger's Digital Arc controller for steadier temperatures, adds a Keep Warm mode and an included meat probe, and cooks on porcelain-coated grates. It suits campers, tailgaters and small-space cooks who want real pellet smoke without a full-size rig. Against larger Traeger models it trades cooking area and some convenience for portability, and against gas portables it offers smoke flavor but needs a power source and pellets.

Best forTailgating and camping cooksBalcony and small-patio ownersAnyone wanting pellet smoke in a portable grillCooks who monitor meat temperature while away from home
Pros
  • Wood pellet smoke flavor in a portable body
  • Digital Arc controller holds steadier temperatures than older dial controls
  • Keep Warm mode holds food until serving
  • Meat probe included for monitoring internal temps
  • Porcelain-coated grates are easier to clean than bare steel
Cons
  • Small cooking area limits batch size for groups
  • Needs electricity and a pellet supply, unlike charcoal or gas portables
  • Heavier and bulkier to move than a folding gas grill
  • Pellet hopper capacity means refills on long cooks

Tailgater Grill prices at every store

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    $499.95Checked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

Owners of Traeger's portable pellet grills generally praise the smoke flavor and the improved temperature control, while noting the small cooking surface and the need for power and pellets on the road.

What people mention
  • Smoke flavorPraisedOwners say food comes off with genuine wood-smoke taste that gas portables cannot match.
  • Temperature controlPraisedThe Digital Arc controller is described as holding set temperatures more consistently than older manual dials.
  • PortabilityMixedIt travels well for tailgating and camping, but owners find it heavier and bulkier to move than small gas grills.
  • Cooking areaCriticisedReviewers note the grate space is small, so cooking for a crowd takes multiple batches.
  • Power and pelletsMixedOwners like the pellet fuel but point out the grill needs an outlet and a pellet supply wherever it goes.

About the Tailgater Grill

The Traeger Tailgater is a compact, portable wood pellet grill and smoker. It is built for tailgating, camping, balconies and other outdoor cooking. It offers 6-in-1 versatility.

It uses Traeger's Digital Arc controller for more precise, consistent temperatures. A Keep Warm mode holds food until it is ready to serve. A meat probe and porcelain-coated grill grates are included.

Type
Wood pellet grill and smoker
Versatility
6-in-1
Controller
Digital Arc
Cooking modes
Keep Warm mode
Grill grates
Porcelain-coated
Extras
Meat probe
Design
Compact and portable

Questions and answers

How is the Tailgater different from a full-size Traeger?
It is smaller and built to move, with less cooking area and a smaller hopper. It shares the pellet cooking method and digital controller but is meant for smaller cooks and travel.
Does it need electricity to run?
Yes. The controller and auger run on power, so you need an outlet or a suitable portable power source at the campsite or tailgate.
What is the Digital Arc controller?
It is Traeger's temperature controller that sets and holds grill temperature more precisely than older dial controls, and it includes a Keep Warm setting.
Is a meat probe included?
Yes. The Tailgater includes a meat probe for checking internal temperature without opening the lid repeatedly.
Can it sear steaks like a gas grill?
It cooks with indirect wood-fired heat, so it smokes and roasts well but does not reach the high direct heat of a gas or charcoal grill for a hard sear.
What do I need to buy separately?
Wood pellets and a power source. Pellets are the fuel, and the grill will not run without electricity.
Where is the Tailgater Grill cheapest?
At THE BBQ STORE PR, for $499.95, as of our latest check.

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