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Dmb3739
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Love my XL so much that I'm now considering buying the Mini Max for camping. As much as I think I would love to have it, I'm hesitant due to its weight (80 lbs). Any thoughts?
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comes with carrier so if two people, one on each side makes it very movable.Central Florida
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I use mine for camping, tailgating, and to take to parties/events. I am 60 years old.
I do not mind the weight.
There are many folks on here that suggest you use a smokey joe Weber or equivalent for this purpose.
We tend to dine very well when we camp.
Backpacking and remote locations are difficult, and for that I will use a modified two wheeler and several bungie chords to get it where I want.
It is a hassle when you go remote, but worth it.
I also bring a lot of wine. I find that to be more of PITA than the mMx."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Have both the MiniMax and Mini. I take the Mini all the time to travel.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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It depends. What do you cook when your camping? I could see if being beneficial for low and slows. I'd say it's a pain in the arse to lug around for your basic to high heat cooks. I brought my small BGE (which is like 5-7 pounds heavier than the MM) for tailgating 2-3 weeks in a row. By the third week I said not again. I went and bought a Weber Jumbo Joe. It's light, can be dumped with one hand, and I don't need to worry about any ceramic breaking during traveling with it. I haven't looked back since. I use my small egg at home all the time. My favorite egg to use. Just not with traveling with. Grab a MM if it's something that you will use a bunch at home. Worst that will happen is that it stays at home when you go camping. If you're strictly going to use it for camping and plan on doing a bunch of camping I'd look at something a little more portable and less of a headache. Just my two cents.
Edit: If someone walks off with my $40 Weber Jumbo Joe when I'm away from the campsite I'm not heartbroken. $500+ grill goes missing would wreck my weekend. Yes you can run chains through it but who wants to do that."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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I take my MMX camping for a week stretch every year. I dont have far to carry it and there are at least 3 of us so it works out well. Only issue is grill space. Wish the Large was more portable! But as said above, we eat well!
EggMcMcc
Central Illinois
First L BGE July 2016, RecTec, Traeger, Weber, Campchef
Second BGE, a MMX, February 2017
Third BGE, another large, May, 2017
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I love my MM but it’s more stationary than something I would want to move all the time. For true portability i would lean to PK
https://www.pkgrills.com/
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please describe camping. tent site and picnic table next to a parking spot, or remote mountaintop i used to get a keg on a few mountain tops with ponds/lakes on top, keg, tents, canoe,fishing gear, leg of lamb etc. found i could cook on a rock cause no way would i get an egg up there i take my large to drive in camps though
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Can’t beat a jumbo joe for camping and tailgating. Cools down within a minute of dumping the coals too. I upgraded mine to stainless steel grate and forgot about wanting a MM.
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I have the MiniMax but its never been on a trip. It is though my favorite egg to cook on so I use it more than I do the LBGE.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group -
My Beautiful Wife calls it "Glamping" when she sits back with a BGE grilled chicken caesar salad, next to a nice campfire, sipping a white burgundy, while knowing in the morning there will be OJ, French pressed coffee, bge grilled egg, ham and cheese sammies on a buttered english muffin.
We have done steaks, chops, chili, lasagna, pastas, pancakes, you name it.
Happy wife, happy tent."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
BTW, REI has their clearance sale going on right now with 30% off some really nice stuff. Just got the notice a few minutes ago."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Do it and you'll be very happy
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And trips to the beach....
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man I need to get me one me mini max now
XL BGE, Imperial Kamado, brinkman gasser, Taco Cart griddle
(Wishlist- BGE M-Max)
Santa Ana, Ca -
Oh yeah, almost forgot...The egg is not complete without Rockwood. I take that with me too."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
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Thanks @Jeremiah
I think the MiniMax is just about the perfect egg. Sure there are a few things it can't do but the larger eggs that can do those things are overkill for a lot of the things the MM excels at.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group -
YukonRon said:I use mine for camping, tailgating, and to take to parties/events. I am 60 years old.
I do not mind the weight.
There are many folks on here that suggest you use a smokey joe Weber or equivalent for this purpose.
We tend to dine very well when we camp.
Backpacking and remote locations are difficult, and for that I will use a modified two wheeler and several bungie chords to get it where I want.
It is a hassle when you go remote, but worth it.
I also bring a lot of wine. I find that to be more of PITA than the mMx. -
I told the wife that I was thinking about a MM to take on our family vacations. I was somewhat taken aback when she told me go get one tomorrow! I did a full disclosure and told her the accessory equipment would be close to the price of the egg. She just said we'll start slow. Now I'm really starting to be concerned about a large purchase she may have made Things are just not this easy.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
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@Jeremiah closing the deal! Beautiful pics!
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
Jeremiah said:Can’t believe you sold the teardrop.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow -
Dmb3739 said:Love my XL so much that I'm now considering buying the Mini Max for camping. As much as I think I would love to have it, I'm hesitant due to its weight (80 lbs). Any thoughts?MMx, my not so large BGE
Genesis E330 gasser
WiFi ANOVA SV
Halifax, Canada -
Cmyachtie said:Dmb3739 said:Love my XL so much that I'm now considering buying the Mini Max for camping. As much as I think I would love to have it, I'm hesitant due to its weight (80 lbs). Any thoughts?
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GrateEggspectations said:YukonRon said:I use mine for camping, tailgating, and to take to parties/events. I am 60 years old.
I do not mind the weight.
There are many folks on here that suggest you use a smokey joe Weber or equivalent for this purpose.
We tend to dine very well when we camp.
Backpacking and remote locations are difficult, and for that I will use a modified two wheeler and several bungie chords to get it where I want.
It is a hassle when you go remote, but worth it.
I also bring a lot of wine. I find that to be more of PITA than the mMx."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
theyolksonyou said:Cmyachtie said:Dmb3739 said:Love my XL so much that I'm now considering buying the Mini Max for camping. As much as I think I would love to have it, I'm hesitant due to its weight (80 lbs). Any thoughts?"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
theyolksonyou said:Cmyachtie said:Dmb3739 said:Love my XL so much that I'm now considering buying the Mini Max for camping. As much as I think I would love to have it, I'm hesitant due to its weight (80 lbs). Any thoughts?
Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
MiniMax 04/17
Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group -
Powak said:Can’t beat a jumbo joe for camping and tailgating. Cools down within a minute of dumping the coals too. I upgraded mine to stainless steel grate and forgot about wanting a MM.
XL BGE with adj rig & woo2
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damnedhooligan said:Powak said:Can’t beat a jumbo joe for camping and tailgating. Cools down within a minute of dumping the coals too. I upgraded mine to stainless steel grate and forgot about wanting a MM.
http://killagrilla.com/
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bucky925 said:I told the wife that I was thinking about a MM to take on our family vacations. I was somewhat taken aback when she told me go get one tomorrow! I did a full disclosure and told her the accessory equipment would be close to the price of the egg. She just said we'll start slow. Now I'm really starting to be concerned about a large purchase she may have made Things are just not this easy.
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@Eoin Yep one of my biggest fears in life is when I'm no longer functional she will sell all my guns at the price I told her I paid for them
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
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