Get your grill on

A grill master in the making ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0S-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~ [Have the best grill ever](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ2FzLWdyaWxsLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [A person using a spatula to cook burgers on a grill.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ2FzLWdyaWxsLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Michael Hession Ah, the delight of cooking outside. Cracking open a cold one. Music blaring. Sun shining. Nothing on the to-do list but flipping patties. To help you prepare for a summer spent by the grill (Memorial Day weekend is coming up!), we’ve rounded up some of Wirecutter’s essential grilling advice. Put down the tongs and peruse: We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TEaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) Wait, do I want a gas or charcoal grill? If you’re buying a grill, your first decision is fuel type. Propane or natural gas are probably better choices if you favor no-fuss cooking or you grill often. If you’re an occasional griller or you enjoy getting hands-on with your cooking, charcoal is an economical choice that, with a bit of practice, produces great, smoky-flavored results. Whatever you choose, make sure to [give it a good clean](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TYaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLWNsZWFuLWdyaWxsLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) before you cook on it. [The best gas grill](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ2FzLWdyaWxsLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ2FzLWdyaWxsLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~ Michael Hession We recommend the [Weber Spirit II E-310](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0S2aHR0cHM6Ly9sb3dlcy5zanYuaW8vYmFrMHhQP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA). No other gas grill matches its combination of exceptional performance, usability, durability, and value. (Also, the slightly sleeker version of this grill, [the Weber Genesis E-325s, is $100 off right now](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly9hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOU1WMjZLWlY_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImc21pZD1BVFZQREtJS1gwREVSJnRhZz1kYWlseWRlYWxzMjAyMC0yMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~). This is the first time we’ve ever seen it on sale!) [Keep on grilling→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ2FzLWdyaWxsLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [The best charcoal grill](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hhcmNvYWwtZ3JpbGwvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hhcmNvYWwtZ3JpbGwvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA Kyle Fitzgerald We recommend the [Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 22″](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0S6aHR0cHM6Ly9ob21lZGVwb3Quc2p2LmlvLzNla0xuWD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~), the most versatile, most user-friendly, and best-performing charcoal grill we’ve tested. While you’re at it, [we have recommendations for charcoal](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hhcmNvYWwtZm9yLWdyaWxsaW5nLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~), too. [Get a little smoky→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hhcmNvYWwtZ3JpbGwvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [The best portable grill](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtZ3JpbGxzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [A Weber Q 1200 portable gas grill.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtZ3JpbGxzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Michael Hession [Portable grills](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtZ3JpbGxzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) aren’t just great for toting to a campground, park, or tailgate. If you don’t have the space or budget for a full-size grill, they are a solid option for your backyard or apartment balcony. [For small-space grilling→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtZ3JpbGxzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [The best grill tools and accessories](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TXaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ3JpbGwtdG9vbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [close up of a rack of ribs on a grill with a silicone brush.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TXaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ3JpbGwtdG9vbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) Kyle Fitzgerald Spend more time chatting with your buddies and less time finding the right tool for flipping, scraping, brushing, and testing doneness. [These are the best grill tools to keep on hand](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TXaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ3JpbGwtdG9vbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA)—from tongs to thermometers to chimney starters. [Get these before summer→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TXaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ3JpbGwtdG9vbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Other essentials for your cookout](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ob21lLWdhcmRlbi9lbnRlcnRhaW5pbmctaG9tZS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [The best outdoor speaker, the OSD Audio AP650, shown mounted to a wooden post outdoors.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYmx1ZXRvb3RoLXNwZWFrZXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Blast some tunes](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtb3V0ZG9vci1zcGVha2Vycy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) Our [favorite outdoor speaker](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYmx1ZXRvb3RoLXNwZWFrZXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) sounds great and has a rugged, sealed design with a versatile mount. [Five patio umbrellas tested shown setup outdoors side by side.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcGF0aW8tdW1icmVsbGEtYW5kLXN0YW5kLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [The best patio umbrella and stand](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcGF0aW8tdW1icmVsbGEtYW5kLXN0YW5kLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Seek shade away from the hot flames of your grill with [a great, reliable umbrella](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcGF0aW8tdW1icmVsbGEtYW5kLXN0YW5kLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEzJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNDUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjg4MiZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRRartfZF-GIv1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~). [Four different models of mosquito control gear that we tested to find the best. Photo: Michael Hession](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21vc3F1aXRvLWNvbnRyb2wtZ2Vhci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [Mosquito control gear for your yard](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21vc3F1aXRvLWNvbnRyb2wtZ2Vhci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) You need two hands to make and eat your grilled creations, leaving no hands free for bug-slapping. Create a bug-less oasis with [these spatial insect repellents](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21vc3F1aXRvLWNvbnRyb2wtZ2Vhci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjQ1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI4ODImdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~). [How we tested](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TXaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ3JpbGwtdG9vbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [close up of a rack of ribs on a grill with a silicone brush.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TXaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZ3JpbGwtdG9vbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTMmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI0NTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZFFqu19kX4Yi_VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) Wirecutter Staff In the latest round of grill-related testing, we gathered food and cooking experts from Wirecutter and The New York Times to combine forces at a backyard-grilling boot camp. Over the course of four days, we tested tools while cooking more than 100 burgers, 20 chickens, and 10 pounds of vegetables on nine different grills. We discussed the usability, quality, durability, and price of every tool, and we are confident that our picks will be top performers throughout the grilling season. Get ready: Your grill-master reputation is about to skyrocket. You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving The Recommendation, [unsubscribe](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmQkBqP0TxaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vbmV3c2xldHRlcnMvb3B0b3V0P3Byb2R1Y3Q9V0NEJnNlbmRfaWQ9MTMyODgyJnRva2VuPTZmNGNiNzcwYjNkY2VhYjVhNzExNmE5ZWIyZTM3N2QwZTA4NTFkZmE5MGIxOGNmNzQ5OTU1OGNiMDliZjNkMmI0ZDc3OThiYzZmZDgxNWFkZDVlZTAyYmZiYzI2OGVjNjJlOGEzZjlkJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0mdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9JnV0bV9tZWRpdW09JnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9JnV0bV90ZXJtPVcDbnl0QgpkUWq7X2RfhiL9Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~). 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