Does the Traeger Ranger need electricity?

Yes. It runs on 12V power to drive the auger and fan, so you need a vehicle outlet, portable power station or generator. Without power it will not cook.

How much food fits on the Ranger?

The cooking area is small, suited to a few burgers, a couple of racks of ribs or a small brisket. It is not built for large gatherings.

Is the Ranger a smoker or a grill?

It is a wood-pellet grill that smokes and roasts. It can sear, but it does not reach the high heat of a gas grill.

What is included with the Ranger?

It comes with the grill body, porcelain-coated cooking grate, a built-in meat probe and a digital controller. Pellets are sold separately.

How does it compare with a full-size Traeger?

It uses the same pellet-and-controller approach in a much smaller body. You get the smoke flavor and set-and-forget cooking but far less cooking space and a smaller hopper.