Ideas to shop around
Directions rather than one particular thing, for when you’d rather choose. Some come with a few that fit.
Grills and smokers
The big gift. A Traeger pellet grill smokes low and slow with little tending, while the Weber Smokey Joe is the cheap, portable charcoal option.
2 that fit · about $54.99 – $549.99
Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill and Smokerabout $549.99 · amazon.com
Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Portable Charcoal Grillabout $54.99 · amazon.com
Thermometers and tools
What makes the food come out right. ThermoWorks is the pro standard, and a brush and gloves handle cleanup and hot grates.
3 that fit · about $14.99 – $125
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometerabout $125 · amazon.com
932F Heat Resistant BBQ Glovesabout $14.99 · amazon.com
Bristle-Free Grill Brush and Scraperabout $20.36 · amazon.com
Rubs and stocking stuffers
Small gifts under $30. A rub set is a quick way to try new flavors without buying a full bottle of each.
2 that fit · about $9.99 – $29.99
Grilling Spice Set Gift, 20 BBQ Rubs and Seasoningsabout $29.99 · amazon.com
Magnetic Wristband Stocking Stufferabout $9.99 · amazon.com
Local and family fun
Bellingham picks for a game night or a day out.
2 that fit
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Meat thermometers
The single biggest upgrade for grilling. ThermoWorks is the pro standard, Meater is the wireless option, and both beat guessing by feel.
2 that fit · about $47 – $79.99
ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2about $47 · amazon.com
Meater Plus Wireless Thermometerabout $79.99 · amazon.com
Tongs, spatulas and tools
Everyday grill tools. Weber and Cuisinart are standard brands, and stainless handles outlast cheap sets.
7 that fit · about $9.98 – $34.99
Weber Precision Grill Tongs, 18 Inchabout $18.98 · amazon.com
Cuisinart 3-Piece BBQ Tool Setabout $34.99 · amazon.com
Blackstone 5-Piece Griddle Spatula Setabout $26.99 · amazon.com
Silicone Basting Brush and Sauce Bottle Setabout $12.99 · amazon.com
12 Inch Stainless BBQ Skewersabout $9.99 · amazon.com
Alpha Grillers Meat Shredder Clawsabout $9.98 · amazon.com
Super-Bright LED BBQ Grill Lightabout $9.99 · amazon.com
Fire, smoke and fuel
Wood chips and pellets change the flavor more than any rub. Hickory is bold, and a variety pack lets him find his favorite.
5 that fit · about $9.99 – $37.19
Traeger Hickory Wood Pelletsabout $19.99 · amazon.com
Western BBQ Wood Chips Variety Packabout $28.99 · amazon.com
Western Smoking Chips 6-Pack Varietyabout $37.19 · amazon.com
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starterabout $24.99 · amazon.com
Kaluns Stainless Steel Smoker Boxabout $9.99 · amazon.com
Grill care and protection
Keeps the grill clean and the cook safe. Cheap items that get used every cookout.
3 that fit · about $19.99 – $27.21
BBQ Gloves, 1472F Heat Resistantabout $24.99 · amazon.com
Weber 22 Inch Kettle Grill Coverabout $19.99 · amazon.com
Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pressabout $27.21 · amazon.com
Rubs and cast iron
Seasoning and cookware that works on or off the grill.
3 that fit · about $18.65 – $34.90
Dizzy Pig BBQ Rub Samplerabout $23.99 · amazon.com
Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skilletabout $34.90 · amazon.com
Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grillingabout $18.65 · amazon.com