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Traeger Tailgater

A folding-leg pellet grill with 300 sq in for tailgates and patios.

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Traeger Tailgater at a glance

What we like

  • 300 sq in; Traeger lists room for 2 chickens, 3 rib racks or 12 burgers
  • Folding legs, a Digital Arc controller with Keep Warm, an 8 lb hopper and an included meat probe
  • Real wood-pellet smoke at up to 450°F

Trade-offs

  • Plug-in only: it needs 120V AC (250 watts), so you need an outlet, generator or inverter
  • 62 lb, and not equipped with WiFIRE
  • Tops out at 450°F, so sear is limited compared with gas or charcoal
Best for
Tailgaters with power and patio cooks who want a small pellet smoker with a folding stand.
Skip it if
You camp off-grid; see the Pit Boss battery model instead.
  • Cooking area: 300 sq in
  • Max temperature: 450°F
  • Hopper: 8 lb
  • Weight: 62 lb
  • Power: 120V AC, 250 W
See it at TraegerCheck price on AmazonSpecs checked against the maker's page · Oct 2026

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Where it appears in our guides

  • Best plug-in pellet grill for tailgates

    Best Portable Grills

    Folding legs, 300 sq in, a Digital Arc controller with Keep Warm, an 8 lb hopper and an included probe. Traeger lists room for 2 chickens, 3 rib racks or 12 burgers. It plugs into 120V AC at 250 watts, so you need an outlet or a generator, it tops out at 450°F and it weighs 62 lb.

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