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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I consider buying a BGE... What's the right size of BGE for 4-6 adults. Is small one enough or too small? Is small one suitable for taking it to park / beach?
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  • Mark Backer
    Mark Backer Posts: 1,018
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    Glen,[p]If you're 4-6 adults all the time, I'd say a large AND a small, especially if you're talking about taking one with you. [p]You'll get more responses, and the large will be the right call in the beginning, but shortly thereafter, you'll want to add a small. [p]It's how it works...
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  • katman
    katman Posts: 331
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    Glen,
    I'd go for the large, but I don't think you will want to carry this guy to the beach very often. So, I'm with Mark--get both the large and the small. I've got the combo and couldn't think about doing with either.
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  • Smoked Signals
    Smoked Signals Posts: 505
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    Glen,
    Large should be just right. Extra eggs make for more fun.
    A medium might be okay but it will leave you hankerin for more space.[p]A small is good for the beach or camping but not for Sunday night cook outs for a family that size. You will have people waiting for food and that could be a bad thing.
    HTH ... just my 2cents[p]Doug
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  • BeerMike
    BeerMike Posts: 317
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    Glen, I started with the large and added a small. They are a perfect combo![p]Beers to you, [p]BeerMike

    I think it's time for another beer!
    BGEing since 2003
    2 Large BGEs 
    Sold small BGE, 3rd and 4th large BGEs and XL BGE (at wife's "request"....sad face)
    Living the dream in Wisconsin
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  • JSlot
    JSlot Posts: 1,218
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    Taking cost out of the equation, the large Egg is generally regarded as the most versatile size. You can make do with a small or medium, but most folks that buy smaller end up wishing they had bought larger and usually end up trading up or adding a large. Of course there are qute a few that have done just the opposite. They bought the large and went back and added a smaller Egg, or two, or three. LOL. I have nine. I think the greatest testament to the quality and performance of the Egg is the percentage of owners who have multiple Eggs. I would estimate that well over 50% of the folks that post here regularly are multiple Egg owners or plan to be in the future. That says it all IMHO.[p]Jim
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  • Sundown
    Sundown Posts: 2,980
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    Glen,[p]Some of the best advice you'll ever get is in the posts below.
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  • Humpty
    Humpty Posts: 27
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    Glen,
    For what it's worth--I bought the LARGE and find it more than ample for our family (usually just four of us). I think you would find the LARGE the best fit for your needs as well. However, like others have said, I am in the market for a small just to handle the veggies or a couple of burgers at a time for a snack! Go LARGE and don't look back,
    Larry
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  • Bisquit21
    Bisquit21 Posts: 11
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    Glen,[p]I recently bought the medium and it is fine for cooking for up to 4 adults. If I get beyond this number I've ended up needing more space. Good luck.
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  • kilo
    kilo Posts: 77
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    Glen,
    I too would suggest a large to start. I have a family of 6 and it has worked great (but I use all the grill space often). I added a small this year and it is great also! I do side dishes, chili, a couple of burgers or steaks (you get the idea on the small and it hardly uses any charcoal. The large and the small make a great team!

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