For many of us, warmer weather is often synonymous with backyard gatherings, trips to the beach, camping and, most importantly, outdoor cookouts. With the coming months sure to usher in hankerings for a perfectly charred hamburger or hot dog, you’re going to want to make sure that you have an outdoor grill that’s up to snuff.

Whether you’re a beginner or a master griller, it can be difficult to know whether a grill will maintain proper temperature control or ensure consistent cooking unless you have tried it out yourself. To save yourself some trouble, take a look at this list of highly rated outdoor grills with promising reviews. Find portable options so you can grill virtually anywhere, classic kettle-style charcoal grills from well-loved brands and large-capacity cart grills for all your larger gatherings.

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