Hi! I’ve gotten into camping over the last 6 years, having previously hated it. We are slowly building up a nice set up for it. One of the places we go to annually doesn’t allow gas, so a charcoal bbq is pretty much essential. I’ve mainly used disposables because they are so easy and convenient - but obviously you don’t have a huge amount of cooking space so for a bigger group, it isn’t ideal (not to mention it gets expensive).
I bought a freestanding bbq that folds - but because if the wind guard on it, it’s a right faff packing it away and getting it in the car. There’s also no easy way to empty the ashes (I’ve been using a dustpan and brush - happy to hear tips for a better way as it’s too big and heavy to try to lift and pour the ashes out).
So I am wondering if anyone can help me to find the perfect bbq for me please? These are my requirements:
Charcoal
Full height/freestanding (not one of these tiny portable ones, I do have one of those already)
Quick and easy to collapse/fold so it’s easy to get in the car
Easy way to empty the ashes
Not too expensive (I don’t know how realistic this is, so I won’t put a budget as I will save up for it if I do need to spend a bit more)
Easy to clean
Thanks in advance!