Anyone here ever use a Slatgrill?

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They have a small titanium model, and a larger aluminum model. Looks like an interesting item for grilling while camping. Not sure it'd make a Quetico trip, but for more domestic camping it might be nice.

It would be a "nice-to-have" for pots/kettles on my MSR stove. But I wonder if at 4" it would be difficult to grill on; I'm thinking about keeping the coals going underneath, etc. Any first hand experiences with these?

No clue but here's another thread if it helps:
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Ranger wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2012 at 12:34am:

Anyone here ever use a Slatgrill?   (You need to Login or Register They have a small titanium model, and a larger aluminum model. Looks like an interesting item for grilling while camping. Not sure it'd make a Quetico trip, but for more domestic camping it might be nice. It would be a "nice-to-have" for pots/kettles on my MSR stove. But I wonder if at 4" it would be difficult to grill on; I'm thinking about keeping the coals going underneath, etc. Any first hand experiences with these?

Yeah, I saw the one Piragis feature just inside the front cover of their new flyer.  It was about the only item in the flyer that DID catch my eye, though it is a bit pricey.

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with it.  I'm fresh out of good ideas for "new toys" going into the 2013 paddling season!

Jimbo   8-)

We had a similar one on a trip once. Did large trout on it OK. But I was thinking it's just a toy someone wanted to bring and justify buying. Packed small and flat, but heavy IMO.

While it did support a fresh fish nicely, ours was longer, not square. We didn't use it to cook with our pots and pans. We had stoves for that. It was a river trip so not much portaging. Still not for me, specially if portaging much. I'd just use a stove.

Hey if you like toys though, then go for it. They do work. Probably nice if you're only using it and cooking with wood. Smaller fire, smaller wood, concentrates heat, leave hatches and large saws at home.

How about this more economical version of a slat stove? Not Titanium, but is that a deal breaker :-/
Seems like it would be fine for a solo paddler who wanted a back-up/lay-over day stove.
A few would serve a group.

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Here's a modified version. Checkout the 1/2 piece ash/snow pans  :thumbup

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Hey Ranger,
In the "Strictly Gear" forum I posted a review of the Slat Grill on June 22nd.
I like the grill quite a bit. The 4 inches is not much of a problem as I raised the height using rock.
Be careful as setting the duff afire is a real hazard.
I set my Whisper Lites and SlatGrill on a heavy cake pan.
I don't think you will be disappointed with the grill.
Dadman

OOPs,, Looks like db has already clued you in on the June posting.  Looks like I need to read more and type less!
Dadman

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It works great with a stove or a stick fire. See if this link works for a picture. 

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I think it's nice for stability on bigger pans. That's WCPP LAke Trout in the pan.

This ez roll up grill looks like it will do the job for me. The "mini" surface is 7"x11" and legs are 5" H (had to call the company for the leg height) - nice for 27.00 - thanks. :thumbup

Just a thought on the two different type of "slatgrills/options".
With the Arctic Fox type, you need some sort of windscreen IF you set-up somewhere besides a fire pit and the wind is an issue. IF you add a ash/snow pan, plus a windscreen, your adding extra weight/cost.
The other types have a windscreen built into design and can be oriented for maximum efficiency. With optional ash/snow pans, you could set them up anywhere.
Both have appeal, you just need to pick the one that fits your style the best and at least for me, which one allows more flexibility :-/

nctry_Ben wrote on Nov 27^th, 2012 at 4:17pm:

I like using this:   (You need to Login or Register It works great with a stove or a stick fire. See if this link works for a picture.    (You need to Login or Register I think it's nice for stability on bigger pans. That's WCPP LAke Trout in the pan.

I had given up on the idea of grills, (too expensive/heavy) but now you've got me interested again with this grill.  Did you buy the mini? 

Thanks.

prouboy

I have the 180 grill and have played with the Slatgrill at Canoecopia. They are not similar machines. The 180 is tiny relative to the slat grill. The Titanium slatgrill is the way to go - just 1 pound but you get what you pay for.

The Arctic Fox grill is nice but no wind screen and it is relatively heavy.

I don't grill much, just boil water so the LittlBug is what I use most of the time.