“America’s Test Kitchen,” is a food media company known for its RIGOROUS testing of EVERYTHING FOOD RELATED: Recipes, Kitchen Equipment, Cooking Tools, BBQ-ing Paraphernalia, Baking Sets, Pots, Pans, Bowls, Chef Gadgets…. You name it, America’s Test Kitchen has tried it out and will give you their impartial reviews. America’s Test Kitchen operates a 15,000 square foot working test kitchen and studio in Boston, Massachusetts in the Seaport District, where they conduct their testing and filming. America’s Test Kitchen continues to produce TV shows, magazines, and other content. Here is a more detailed look at their activities:
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Thus, I present to you, JUST IN TIME TO KICK OFF THE HEIGHT OF SUMMER BBQ SEASON PERFECTLY, AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN: THE BEST GRILLING TOOLS, COOLERS, AND OUTDOOR COOKING GEAR FOR SUMMER 2025!!! Make the MOST of your Summer BBQ-ing, Grilling, Smoking, and Chilling time with these top-performing equipment picks! The ATK Reviews Team has put together a list of some excellent gear, so let’s get started! Now is the time: CHECK your grilling equipment to see if anything needs replacing or treat yourself to a new gadget or tool to make this summer’s grilled dishes your best yet! The following picks will help you grill up something special, chill with a cool, refreshing beverage or frozen dessert, or seek out some thrills with a new outdoor hobby! America’s Test Kitchen has done all of the research for you, so you can head into summer confident that your BBQ gear and accoutrements will perform expertly this season and beyond!
–“Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22 inch: A reliable charcoal grill is an affordable choice and usually imparts more flavor than a gas model. Our choice is simple to assemble, move and operate and it shone in our tests by making delicious salmon, ribs, burgers, brats, hot dogs and more!”
–“Little Griddle Kettle-Q Stainless Steel BBQ Griddle: Get in on the flattop trend without buying an entire grill dedicated to it. This ingenious stainless-steel griddle transforms one side of your grill into a flattop – perfect for smashburgers! It’s sturdy enough and large enough to offer a generous cooking surface, but the whole thing weighs just 7 pounds and fits in the kitchen sink for easy clean-up!”
–“Weber Deluxe Grilling Pan: The market is full of unreliable, flimsy grill baskets, as we learned in our recent grill cookware review. This perforated rimmed tray is the exact opposite of those duds. The whole tray fits neatly on a baking sheet for transport to and from the grill, and it’s easy to clean in the dishwasher.”
–“OXO Good Grips Grilling Tongs: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: You deserve better grill tongs. Our winning tongs are lightweight, precise, and incredible easy to use. They’re also only about $17 –way less expensive than those pricey, badly designed grill tools that you see everywhere these days!”
–“WZQH Leather Forge Welding Gloves: The best grilling gloves are actually made for welding- so you know that they can take the heat! We like these soft yet sturdy suede gloves because they offer excellent heat protection while remaining nimble and flexible. They also come in several sizes to ensure the perfect fit.”
–“Weber 12” Three-Sided Grill Brush: Don’t overthink your grill brush. Go with our winner, an unfussy, affordable brush that’s great at scraping away the remnants of your last BBQ so you can fire up the grill again ASAP!”
–“Top Picks for Keeping Things Cool: EXTRA TIME IN THE HOT SUN CALLS FOR cold drinks, frozen desserts, and the best coolers and ice-packs to help transport it all!”
–“Igloo Coolmate: The sun is shining, the temperature is climbing, summery bliss is on the way—don’t let a hot drink ruin the vibe. Our favorite koozie kept drinks frosty for more than 3 hours during our tests. The single-piece, seamless design couldn’t be simpler to use—perfect for when you’re just trying to chill out!”
–“Arctic Ice Alaskan Series, X-Large: Our winning ice-packs kept a 38 quart cooler chilly for 14 hours during testing. They’re also incredibly easy to use; they don’t form bulges as they freeze, they have convenient handles, and they can be reused again and again!”
–“YETI Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler: This top-of-the-line wheeled cooler just aced our newest round of testing with its durable construction, portable design, and unparalleled cold retention—IT KEPT ICE FROZEN FOR 11 DAYS! It’s a splurge, yes, but it’ll probably last you decades!”
–“Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler: You may be tired of hearing about these tumblers, but they really are a great option for carrying a lot of water (or other drinks) and keeping it cold for up to 24 hours. Our winner is famously durable—and don’t sleep on those cute colors, people!”
–“Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice-Cream, and Sorbet Maker: There’s a good chance the best ice-cream you’ll ever taste is ice-cream you make at home. Our winning cannister style ice-cream maker will help make it happen with its lightweight, compact design and simple one-button operation!”
–“Our Favorite Gear for Outdoor Adventures: Plan the perfect campout, become an open-fire cooking expert, or master the art of pizza-making. Whatever summer adventures you have in store, these are the tools for the job!”
–“Barebones Cowboy Fire Pit Grill 23”: A fire pit is the ultimate centerpiece for outdoor fun, and our Best Portable Model comes with everything you need to master open-fire cooking, even on the go. Imagine perfectly grilled steaks, beautifully charred veggies, or even a whole grilled fish at your next campout—this fire pit will make it all easier than ever!”
–“Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet is the most versatile vessel for cooking outdoors: you can perch it on your grill grate or nestle it right into a fire pit’s hot coals. Our Best Buy Skillet by Lodge is an American icon that stands the test of time. Excellent heat retention and an easy-to-maintain pre-seasoned finish has earned it top marks in our tests for decades!”
–“Sunflora Picnic Backpack for 4: Our top-performing picnic backpack has wide, comfortable carrying straps, and it comes stocked with all of the dishes and flatware you need for an outdoor concert or afternoon in the park. We especially like the side pouches, which securely held the included picnic blanket and a cooler for holding a chilled bottle of wine!”
–“Ooni Koda 16 Gas-Powered Pizza Oven: Maybe you’ve always wanted an outdoor pizza oven—it’s the summer to go for it. Our winner beat out 12 other models during testing with its professional-level heat output and portable design. This oven cranks out perfect pizzas with ease; it’s a true pizza-lover’s dream!”
–“Full Windsor Magware Magnetic Camping Utensils Set: A travel utensil set makes eating in the great outdoors or on the go easier and more sustainable. Our top-rated set is lightweight and easy to clean and stow until your next adventure!”
And there you have it, folks! The America’s Test Kitchen Summer of 2025 Best BBQ Gear Edition! Hopefully this informative article motivates you to try something NEW and EXCITING regarding your BBQ Regimens! You may also SIGN UP TO BE A RECIPE TESTER and join the 70,000 home cooks who test America’s Test Kitchen Recipes and provide “our test cooks and editors with invaluable feedback!”
SUMMER STARTS…..NOW! Ready? Set ? GO! Get yourself a NEW BBQ Gadget recommended by America’s Test Kitchen because we all deserve some fun in the sun; be that as it may; grilling deliciousness DOCKSIDE and dancing to your curated Summer Playlist “ALL-ABOARD!” your favorite VESSEL, leisurely strolling in the park and unpacking a BBQ picnic, laying out a blanket on the lawn to star gaze and make S’Mores, having a super chillaxed hang-out by the water with a basket of fried-chicken, gathering for a great big Ol’ relaxation UNWINDING at a backyard BBQ, planning an exciting overnight outdoor campout with all the proper accoutrements, attending a festive Block-Party celebration, spending the day catchin’ and ridin’ the waves- then spending a Summer’s Eve BBQ-ing by a fire pit at the beach, vibing at a frolicking pool party with SAVORY EATS AND SWEET TREATS, or Hosting an All-American BBQ replete with Hotdogs, Burgers, and Apple Pie!
