Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475
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Exactly Which Model This Is
- Manufacturer
- Camp Chef
- Product name
- Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475
- Model number / SKU
- FTG475
Camp Chef's Flat Top Grill 475 hits the sweet spot between portability and cooking capacity. It's large enough to cook for a family or small group, but the fold-up legs and manageable weight make it genuinely portable.
What We Love
- +475 sq in cooking surface — feeds 6-8 people
- +Three independently controlled burners
- +Fold-up legs for transport and storage
- +Pre-seasoned griddle top
- +Matchless ignition
- +Grease management system with front drain
Watch Out For
- −45 lbs — portable but not light
- −No lid included (sold separately)
- −Takes 10+ minutes to heat fully
- −Legs can feel unstable on soft ground
- −Wind screen not included
Specifications
Cooking Area
475 sq in
Burners
3 (26,400 BTU total)
Fuel
20 lb propane tank (adapter for 1 lb included)
Weight
45 lbs
Material
Cold-rolled steel
Warranty
3-year limited
The Full Review
The Camp Chef 475 solves the biggest problem with tabletop griddles — they're too small to cook for groups. At 475 sq in with three burners, this handles a family breakfast or a tailgate for 8 without breaking a sweat.
Three independently controlled burners let you create real heat zones. Sear smash burgers on high in the center, keep finished ones warm on low at the edges. This level of control is unusual in the portable griddle category.
The fold-up legs are the standout feature. In 30 seconds it goes from standing height to flat for transport. At 45 lbs it's a two-hand carry, but it fits in a car trunk or truck bed easily.
The front grease drain is better than Blackstone's rear trough design — grease flows forward into a catch cup instead of toward the propane connection. Smart engineering.
I use this for driveway cookouts, camping trips where we're car camping, and football tailgates. It's the griddle I bring when I'm cooking for more than 3 people but don't want to haul the full-size Blackstone 36.
How Does It Compare?
At a glance against its closest portable flat top griddle rivals.
| Grill | Rating | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475 (this) | 4.6 | $299 | The best mid-size portable griddle. |
| Blackstone 36" 4-Burner | 4.6 | $349 | Flat-top grilling is exploding and Blackstone owns the category. |
| Blackstone 28-Inch Griddle | 4.5 | $249 | The compact Blackstone that fits smaller spaces without sacrificing flat-top performance. |
Who Is It For?
Families and group cooks who need portable flat-top capacity. Tailgaters feeding 6-8 people. Car campers who want full-size griddle performance in a foldable package.
Final Verdict
The Camp Chef 475 at $299 is the best portable griddle for groups. Three burners, 475 sq in, and fold-up legs make it the perfect bridge between tabletop portables and full-size home griddles.
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