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Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

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  • Last seen at $499.95 at CookCave on Nov 10.

Our take on the Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

The Tailgater 20 is Traeger's most capable portable wood-pellet grill, a 300-square-inch cooker that runs on wood pellets instead of gas or charcoal. Its Digital Arc Controller holds temperature within about 15 degrees F across a 180-450 F range, and the EZ fold legs let it travel to a tailgate or campsite. It grills, smokes, braises, roasts, bakes and BBQs, so it covers the same jobs as larger Traeger models in a smaller footprint. Compared with the brand's full-size grills it gives up cooking area and some insulation, and against gas portables it trades instant heat for real wood smoke and steadier low-and-slow control.

Best forTailgating and parking-lot cooksCampers and RV ownersSmall households wanting real wood smokeBeginners moving up from gas or charcoal
Pros
  • True wood-pellet smoke flavor without gas or charcoal
  • Digital controller holds within about 15 degrees F
  • Wide 180-450 F range for smoking and searing
  • Folds up for transport
  • 300 sq in fits 12 burgers, 3 rib racks or 2 chickens
  • Six cooking modes from one unit
Cons
  • Small cooking area for larger crowds
  • Needs a power source for the controller and auger
  • Pellet hopper must be filled and kept dry
  • Portable build holds heat less well than full-size grills

Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Tailgater 20 as a reliable portable pellet grill that delivers real smoke flavor and steady temperatures away from home. Most praise the fold-down legs and the controller's consistency; complaints center on the small grate and the need for power and dry pellets on the road.

What people mention
  • Temperature controlPraisedOwners say the digital controller keeps heat steady for long smokes.
  • Smoke flavorPraisedReviewers credit it with real wood-fired taste that gas grills can't match.
  • PortabilityPraisedThe folding legs and compact body make it easy to load and set up away from home.
  • Cooking spaceCriticisedSome owners find the grate too small when cooking for a crowd.
  • Power needsMixedIt needs an outlet or power source, which some campers find limiting.

About the Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

The Traeger Tailgater 20 is a portable wood pellet grill and smoker. It burns wood pellets, so it cooks with wood-fired flavor and does not use gas or charcoal. It is described by Traeger as its most capable portable pellet grill.

The Digital Arc Controller holds temperature within plus or minus 15 degrees F across a range of 180 to 450 degrees F. The grill has EZ fold legs for transport, so it can go to a tailgate, a parking lot or a campsite.

The cooking area is 300 square inches. It holds 12 burgers, 3 racks of ribs or 2 whole chickens. It grills, smokes, braises, roasts, bakes and barbecues.

Brand
Traeger
Model number
TFB30KLF
Fuel
Wood pellets
Cooking functions
Grill, smoke, braise, roast, bake, BBQ (6-in-1)
Grill capacity
300 sq in
Food capacity
12 burgers, 3 racks of ribs or 2 whole chickens
Temperature range
180-450°F
Temperature control
Digital Arc Controller, plus/minus 15°F
Legs
EZ fold
Package size
23.0 x 20.0 x 20.0 inches

Questions and answers

How does the Tailgater 20 differ from Traeger's larger grills?
It uses the same pellet-and-controller approach in a smaller, folding body with 300 square inches of grate. Full-size Traegers offer much more cooking area and hold heat better, but they don't travel.
Can it smoke low and slow as well as grill hot?
Yes. The controller runs from 180 to 450 F, covering low smoking through high-heat grilling, roasting and baking.
Does it need electricity?
Yes. The controller and pellet auger run on power, so you need an outlet, generator or battery source at the campsite.
How much food fits on it?
Traeger rates the grate for about 12 burgers, 3 racks of ribs or 2 whole chickens at once.
What do I need to buy separately?
Wood pellets and a power source. The grill itself ships as the unit with its folding legs and digital controller.
Is it a good first pellet grill?
It is a common entry point: the controller manages temperature for you, and the size and folding legs suit small spaces and travel.
Where is the Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker cheapest?
At CookCave, for $499.95, as of our latest check.

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