Gadget to Go: Cadac Safari Chef Grill

WHAT: Cadac Safari Chef Grill ( www.cadacnorthamerica.com ) is a portable gas grill -- about the size of a footstool -- that folds up into a carrying case weighing less than 9 pounds when loaded.

HOW IT WORKS: Unpack the six pieces from the carrying case, deploy the spring-loaded legs on the base stove unit and screw on the 1-pound propane cylinder (bought separately). Assemble the setup you want, whether you wish to barbecue chicken, grill steaks, stir-fry vegetables, fry burgers or eggs -- even boil or roast. The appropriate parts simply fit on top of each other.

HIGH POINTS: The workmanship and the quality of the metals lets you know you didn't waste your money. And this little stove is incredibly versatile for its size. It's too big for a backpacker unless you are carrying it only a mile or two, but any other camper should tuck this into the trunk. You can have gourmet meals under the stars. And it's a natural for tailgating. What's more, you don't need pots and pans; this provides the vessels you need. The nonstick reversible griddle cleans up easily, and the stove is smartly designed to catch grease.

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