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Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill

Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill

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  • Last seen at $479.95 at Hartville Hardware on Nov 10.

Our take on the Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill

The Traeger Ranger is a small pellet grill built to travel. It runs Traeger's Digital Arc controller with 5-degree temperature steps, a Keep Warm mode, a cook timer and a meat probe, and it adds a cast iron griddle for searing and breakfast cooking. Its 184 square inches of grate and 8-pound hopper suit two to four people, tailgates and campsites. Against larger Traeger models it trades cooking space and hopper size for portability, and against gas portable grills it offers real wood-fired smoke but needs a power source and pellets.

Best forCampers and tailgaters who want wood-fired flavor on the roadSmall households cooking for two to fourCooks who want set-and-forget temperature controlSearing and breakfast cooking with the included griddle
Pros
  • Digital Arc controller holds temperature in 5-degree steps
  • Keep Warm mode and cook timer reduce babysitting
  • Included meat probe monitors food without opening the lid
  • Cast iron griddle adds searing and griddle cooking
  • Compact enough to carry in a truck bed
  • Pellet hopper holds enough fuel for long cooks
Cons
  • 184 square inches limits it to small batches
  • Needs electricity, so no cooking off-grid without a power source
  • 8-pound hopper means refilling on long cooks
  • Small size makes two-zone cooking hard
  • Heavier than a folding gas grill

Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill prices at every store

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    $479.95Checked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Ranger as a capable small pellet grill that delivers real smoke flavor and steady temperatures for its size. Most criticism centers on limited cooking space and the need for power and frequent pellet refills on long cooks.

What people mention
  • Temperature controlPraisedOwners say the Digital Arc controller holds set temperatures well for a grill this size.
  • Cooking spaceCriticisedReviewers note 184 square inches fills up fast when cooking for more than a few people.
  • PortabilityMixedIt travels in a truck bed, but owners say it is heavy and needs power at the destination.
  • Smoke flavorPraisedUsers report genuine wood-fired flavor that gas portables cannot match.
  • Pellet capacityCriticisedThe 8-pound hopper needs refilling during long or overnight cooks.
  • GriddlePraisedThe included cast iron griddle is liked for searing and cooking breakfast.

About the Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill

The Traeger Ranger is a portable pellet grill in black that cooks with wood-fired flavor. It is made to travel, whether to a fishing spot, a campsite, a tailgate or a weekend getaway.

The Digital Arc controller sets temperature in 5-degree increments. Grilling logic keeps the temperature consistent. A Keep Warm Mode holds food ready to serve, and a cook timer alerts you when it's time to sauce or check on the meal.

The included meat probe lets you monitor temperatures without lifting the lid, which keeps the heat steady. A cast iron griddle is also included for searing meats or cooking breakfast eggs.

Model number
TFT18KLD
Brand
Traeger
Color
Black
Cooking area
184 square inches
Hopper capacity
8 pounds
Controller
Digital Arc, 5-degree temperature increments
Modes
Keep Warm Mode
Features
Cook timer, advanced grilling logic
In the box
Meat probe, cast iron griddle

Questions and answers

Is the Traeger Ranger worth it over a portable gas grill?
If you want real wood smoke and set-and-forget temperature control, yes. A gas portable heats faster and needs no outlet, but it cannot match pellet smoke flavor.
How does it compare with the Traeger Tailgater?
The Ranger is smaller and lighter, with 184 square inches against the Tailgater's larger grate. The Tailgater fits more food; the Ranger is easier to carry.
Does it need electricity?
Yes. The controller, auger and fan run on AC power, so you need an outlet or a portable power station at the campsite.
How many people can it cook for?
Plan on two to four. The 184-square-inch grate holds a couple of steaks, a few burgers or a small brisket.
What comes in the box?
The grill, a meat probe and a cast iron griddle. Pellets are sold separately.
Can it sear?
It sears on the cast iron griddle, but it tops out well below the heat of a charcoal or gas grill, so expect griddle searing rather than steakhouse crusts.
Where is the Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill cheapest?
At Hartville Hardware, for $479.95, as of our latest check.

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