Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime Plus
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The Trek Prime Plus is Green Mountain Grills' answer to portable pellet smoking — folding legs, 219 sq in of cooking surface, full WiFi connectivity, and the option to run on 12V battery for off-grid cooking. It's the best camping pellet grill I've tested.
What We Love
- +12V battery option for true off-grid use
- +WiFi included (Traeger Tailgater doesn't have this)
- +Folding legs collapse for any vehicle
- +Same smoke quality as full-size GMG grills
- +PID controller holds ±10°F
- +2-year warranty
Watch Out For
- −219 sq in is genuinely small (smaller than Tailgater)
- −$549 same price as Tailgater with smaller cooking area
- −Battery sold separately ($89-149)
- −9 lb hopper limits cook duration
- −GMG app is functional but unpolished
Specifications
Cooking Area
219 sq in
Hopper
9 lbs
Weight
57 lbs
Power
AC or 12V
Controller
PID with WiFi
Warranty
2 years
The Full Review
The Trek is the only major portable pellet grill that runs on 12V. Plug it into your truck's 12V outlet, an RV battery, or a portable power station, and you have full pellet smoking capability at a remote campsite. That's a real differentiator over the Traeger Tailgater (AC only).
WiFi included is the second big advantage. Connect via the GMG app from your phone, monitor temperature and food probes remotely. The Traeger Tailgater forces you to upgrade to the Pro Series for WiFi.
The 219 sq in cooking area is the trade-off for portability. That fits 8 burgers, two racks of ribs, or a single pork shoulder. For a camping family of 4, it's adequate. For a tailgate crowd, you'll cook in shifts.
The 9 lb hopper holds about 5-6 hours of pellets at smoking temps. For a campsite weekend, plan to bring a 10-lb bag and refill once or twice.
PID temperature control is genuinely good for a portable. I held 225°F within ±10°F through a 6-hour rib cook in 55°F weather. That matches mid-tier full-size pellets.
How Does It Compare?
At a glance against its closest portable pellet grill rivals.
| Grill | Rating | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Grills Trek Prime Plus (this) | 4.5 | $549 | The most portable WiFi pellet grill on the market — folding legs, 12V battery option, and genuine smoke quality at any campsite. |
| Traeger Tailgater 20 | 4.3 | $549 | Traeger's tailgate-friendly pellet grill — folding legs, 300 sq in, and the Traeger smoke quality at a campsite. |
| Traeger Ranger Portable Pellet Grill | 4.4 | $399 | Portable pellet smoking for camping and tailgating. |
Who Is It For?
Campers and RV owners who want pellet cooking off-grid. Truck-bed tailgaters. Pellet enthusiasts who want a second portable unit. Anyone considering the Traeger Tailgater who needs WiFi.
Final Verdict
The GMG Trek Prime Plus at $549 is the best portable pellet grill for off-grid use. The 12V option and included WiFi make it the clear pick over the Traeger Tailgater for camping and RV cooks. The small cooking area is the real limitation — know what you're buying.
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