Wildwood Grill Master Collection Planks and Smoking Chips泭($25)
Different woodslike the hickory, cherry, maple, cedar, and alder in bring out different flavors.
Field Company #10 Field Skillet ($135)
A cast-iron skillet is a great way to diversify your grilling game, from cheesy corn bakes to pizzas. is a preseasoned 11.5-inch pan thatll last a lifetime and develop a nonstick patina the more you use it. Thanks to thinner construction, its smoother (so more delicate meals dont break apart) and 25 percent lighter than comparable pieces.
Weber iGrill2Smart Thermometer泭($110)
The lets you monitor your meal with your phone while grabbing more beers and guac. Youll get a ping when youve hit that perfect medium rare.
The UCO FlatpackGrill ($50)
Folding up to just 1.5 inches thick, this slips into even the most overstuffed packs. It deploys in a single motion (think camp chair) and cooks with charcoal or wood. The grilling surface fits a couple of steaks, and while theyll take longer to cook than with gas, the end result has asmoky goodness that only flames can provide. A.C. Shilton
Moore and Giles Capps Leather Work Apron泭($375)
Grilling is a messy job if youre doing it right. has two front pockets big enough to fit at least four utensils. Plus, the full-grain aniline leather looks better with use.
Growlerwerks uKeg 64 Pressurized Growler泭($159)
Think of the uKeg as . Instead of a screw cap that lets all the carbonation escape, theres a tap handle for pulling frothy pints. The pressurized unit keeps half a gallon (four pints) of beer cold for up to two weeks.
'Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto'泭($30)
Elevate your cue with lessons from a true master. , written by the founder of the titular Austin, Texas, BBQ joint, details recipes, smoker construction, and wood selection.
Grill Armor Gloves泭($30)
Toss your clumsy old oven mitts. are made with a blend of extremely strong, fire-resistant fibers, so they wont ignite or melt when exposed to an open flametheyre rated to withstand temperatures up to 932 degrees.
Cuisinart 14-Piece Deluxe Grill Set泭($40)
Barbecue chefs are only as good as their tools. includes a spatula (with a built-in bottle opener), tongs, basting brush, grill–cleaning brush, and eight corn holders. All 14 pieces are made with stainless steel, so you know theyll last.
Treehouse Brewing Company Haze Double IPA($4.30)
This Massachusetts brewery is a household name among beer geeks, and Haze is . Tropical and citrusy without too much bitterness, it pairs well with bold, savory flavors from the grill.