Coleman Portable Propane Grill, 285 sq. in.

A campsite meal or tailgate cookout is easier to manage when you can adjust heat instead of relying on one fixed flame. The Coleman RoadTrip 285 is a portable propane grill built around that kind of flexibility.

Its three adjustable burners offer separate temperature control, while the integrated thermometer gives you a way to monitor the cooking temperature as you go.

The trade-off to keep in mind: the propane cylinder is sold separately, and the 285 sq. in. cooking area may feel limited when you want to grill a lot at once.

Best use cases

This grill makes sense for camping, tailgating, RV trips, backyard BBQs, and other outdoor gatherings. Its quick-fold legs and two wheels are designed to make setup and moving the grill more manageable than carrying a fixed, bulky setup. For a campsite stop, you could fold out the legs, roll it into position, light it with the push-button ignition, then adjust the burners as different foods need different heat.

It’s a more adaptable approach than a basic grill with a single heat setting. Worth considering if you want to cook outdoors and value adjustable heat without stepping up to a larger grilling setup. If you’re planning to feed a crowd or cook many items at the same time, the available surface is worth factoring into your decision.

Product specs

The RoadTrip 285 has three adjustable burners and up to 20,000 total BTUs. Coleman describes the burner technology as improved for more precise temperature control, on the spec sheet, that gives you more control than a single burner, though the listing doesn’t specify individual burner output.

The cooking area measures 285 sq. in. An integrated thermometer helps you monitor temperature, and the push-button ignition lights the grill without a match. It uses one 16.4 oz. propane cylinder, which is sold separately. The setup also includes sturdy quick-fold legs and two wheels. No other fuel arrangement is listed, so factor in the separate cylinder when planning a trip.

Where it shines

The strongest case for this model is control in a portable format. Three burners let you adjust heat across the grill rather than treating the whole cooking surface as one zone. That can be useful when one item needs gentler heat while another cooks faster, the built-in thermometer adds a quick reference point while you work.

The legs and wheels also suit outings where you need to move and set up the grill, rather than leave it permanently in one spot. The limitation is capacity: 285 sq. in. is a defined, finite cooking area, so an alternative with a larger surface may make more sense for frequent, high-volume cooking. It may not suit you if your priority is maximum grill space or having fuel included.

Buying verdict

The Coleman RoadTrip 285 is worth a look if you want a propane grill with adjustable burners, push-button ignition, a thermometer, and folding legs for outdoor use. Its feature set is more involved than a basic fixed-heat grill, but it still asks you to plan around a separate propane cylinder and a 285 sq. in. cooking area. Choose it for portable cooking where burner control matters, look elsewhere if you regularly need more room or want fuel supplied with the grill.