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Pit Boss Navigator 1000 Wood Pellet Grill
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Outdoor Gourmet 2-Burner Gas Grill
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MEAT! 500 Watt #12 Grinder
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Outdoor Gourmet Wrangler Charcoal Grill
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Outdoor Gourmet Sierra 3 Barrel Grill and Smoker
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Outdoor Gourmet Sierra 3 Barrel Grill and Smoker

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Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 Digital Charcoal Grill, Griddle and Smoker
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Blackstone 36 in. 4 Burner Omnivore Griddle
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Blackstone 36 in. 4 Burner Omnivore Griddle

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Outdoor Gourmet 4B + 1 Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill
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Blackstone Original 28 in XL Griddle with Removable Hard Top and Side Shelf
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Blackstone Original 28 in XL Griddle with Removable Hard Top and Side Shelf

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MEAT! 6 Tray Dehydrator
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Old Country BBQ Pits Pecos Smoker
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Old Country BBQ Pits Pecos Smoker

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Pit Boss 850 Competition Series Roll Top Pellet Grill
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Oklahoma Joes Hondo Offset Smoker Grill
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Masterbuilt XL Electric Fryer
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Nexgrill 5-Burner Plus Gas Grill with Cabinet
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Outdoor Gourmet 3-Burner Liquid Propane Grill
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Outdoor Gourmet Bronco 3 Charcoal Barrel Grill
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Old Country BBQ Pits Insulated Gravity Fed Charcoal Smoker
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Pit Barrel Cooker PBX Smoker
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Old Country BBQ Pits All-American Brazos Smoker
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Pit Boss 1020 Competition Series 2 Pellet-Propane Combo Grill
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Outdoor Gourmet Classic 6-Burner Gas Grill
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Fuel Type Comparison Matrix

Fuel / Grill TypePrimary Cooking StyleHeat-Up TimeFlavor ProfileBest For
Wood Pellet Low & Slow Smoking / Baking10–15 minsAuthentic wood-fired, smokyHands-off brisket, ribs, and pulled pork
Gas / Propane Hot & Fast Grilling5–10 minsClean, classic flame-broiledWeeknight burgers, chicken, and steaks
Flat-Top Griddle Contact Searing / Flattop Cooking8–12 minsDiner-style crust, rich savory profileSmashburgers, breakfast hash, stir-fry
Charcoal / Barrel High-Heat Searing / Direct Heat20–30 minsBold, traditional charcoal/wood ashTraditional BBQ enthusiasts, reverse-searing

BrandSpecialty FocusPrice TierKey FeaturesPopular Series
Blackstone Flat-Top Gas GriddlesMid-tier valueOmnivore griddle plates, rear grease managementOriginal XL Series
Pit Boss Innovative Pellet & Electric SmokersValue to PremiumFlame broilers for direct searing, digital controllersNavigator, Competition
Traeger Premium Pellet GrillsPremiumWiFIRE smart controls, consistent convection heatIronwood, Pro Series
Outdoor Gourmet Budget-Friendly Charcoal & GasEntry-level valueDurable barrel builds, high-volume cooking areaBronco, Sierra

Cooking Unit SizeCooking Surface AreaBurger CapacityPerfect ForKey Products
Portable / Tailgate Under 300 sq. in.8–12 BurgersCamping, tailgating, balconiesTabletop gas grills
Standard Backyard400–600 sq. in.15–25 BurgersSmall to medium family gatherings3-Burner Gas / 28" Griddles
Large Entertainment700–900 sq. in.30–40 BurgersLarge cookouts, neighborhood parties5-Burner Gas / 36" Griddles
Competition Pit1000+ sq. in.45+ BurgersMulti-meat smoking, meal prepNavigator 1000, 1600 Series

When summertime rolls around, you want to transform your backyard into the place to be, and Academy.com has the outdoor cooking equipment to help you make that happen. Choose from a selection of grills and smokers to prepare tasty, savory meats and mouthwatering sides that friends and family will love, and utilize a variety of outdoor pots and pans to expand your cooking skills.

You take your role of grill master very seriously, and with Academy's assortment of patio cooking equipment, you can find a variety of ways to add your own unique texture and flavor to every dish you prepare. The wide selection of utensils and cooking accessories give you total control over the cooking process, and various marinades, spices and seasonings allow to create your own authentic style and flavors that are sure to keep your guests coming back for seconds.
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