We recommend the KUDU Open Fire Grill for campers and tailgaters who want real flame cooking with easy heat control. Price $499.00; $449.10 with code SEBASTIANBASSOL (10% off). Best for campers and tailgaters who want to cook over a real wood or charcoal fire with adjustable heat.
A 47-inch open-fire grill with adjustable grate and cast iron pan.
We recommend the KUDU Open Fire Grill for campers and tailgaters who want real flame cooking with easy heat control. A 15 inch cast iron pan and a 19 inch stainless steel grill grate slide up and down 19 inch elevation bars, so you can move food from high heat to low heat without moving the fire. A 24 inch fire base lets you pile coals in one big bed or several smaller zones, and it burns lump charcoal, briquettes, seasoned firewood or smoking wood. It assembles and breaks down in minutes, is built from welded heavy-gauge steel with an ultra-high-temperature coating, and is backed by a lifetime warranty on the grill. At $499 it is a premium camp cooking piece.
What we like
- Real heat control
- Flexible fire
- Many ways to cook
- Easy to set up
- Built to last
Keep in mind
- It is a solid, heavy piece
- Cooking is wood or charcoal
- Check fire rules
The details that matter.
Manufacturer specifications for the configuration reviewed.
- Cooking surfaces
- 15 in cast iron pan and 19 in stainless steel grill grate
- Fire base
- 24 in diameter
- Elevation bars
- Two 19 in bars; both surfaces adjust up and down
- Height
- 47 in overall
- Fuel
- Lump charcoal, briquettes, seasoned firewood or smoking wood
- Construction
- Welded heavy-gauge steel with an ultra-high-temperature coating, adjustable legs
- Shipping weight
- 68 lb
- Assembly
- Assembles and breaks down in minutes
- Warranty
- Lifetime on the grill; 5 years on components and accessories
- Included
- Steel base on adjustable legs, grill grate, two elevation bars, cast iron pan, hardware, manual
- Model / SKU
- KUDU Grill · ksb2000
Who should buy the KUDU
The KUDU is for car campers, tailgaters and backyard cooks who want to cook over a real fire with simple heat control. It is a centerpiece for group camping.
Adjustable cooking
A 15 in cast iron pan and a 19 in stainless steel grill grate ride on two 19 in elevation bars. Raise them away from the flame for low heat or lower them for searing, all without touching the fire.
Fire and fuel
The 24 in fire base is large and flat so you can move coals freely to form a big bed or several zones. It burns lump charcoal, briquettes, seasoned firewood or smoking wood.
Build and portability
Welded heavy-gauge steel with an ultra-high-temperature coating sits on adjustable legs, which level the grill on uneven ground. It stands 47 in tall and assembles and breaks down in minutes.
Our buying advice and the Backcountry Sportsman code
Choose the KUDU if you cook for a group over open flame. Use code SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at Backcountry Sportsman; the price box shows the listed and with-code prices.
Why we like it.
Real heat control
The cast iron pan and grill grate move up and down the elevation bars, so you cook over high or low heat without moving coals.
Flexible fire
A 24 in fire base lets you build one large bed of embers or several smaller heat zones.
Many ways to cook
A 19 in grate and a 15 in cast iron pan cover steaks, skillet meals and more.
Easy to set up
It assembles and breaks down in minutes and goes to camp or a tailgate.
Built to last
Welded heavy-gauge steel with an ultra-high-temperature coating and a lifetime warranty on the grill.
A few things to consider.
It is a solid, heavy piece
The shipping weight is 68 lb, so it is best for car camping, tailgates and home yards rather than backpacking.
Cooking is wood or charcoal
You light and manage a real fire, which suits people who enjoy that process.
Check fire rules
Always follow local fire restrictions before lighting a wood or charcoal fire.
Get the KUDU Open Fire Grill.
Campers and tailgaters who want to cook over a real wood or charcoal fire with adjustable heat. Check the current price and configuration with KUDU.
Your KUDU reader offer.
10% off with code SEBASTIANBASSOL at the official KUDU store.
See the KUDU code, terms & redemption stepsA few good questions.
What is the discount code for the KUDU Original Open Fire Grill?
The Backcountry Sportsman discount code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at backcountrysportsmanoutfitters.com. That brings the KUDU Original Open Fire Grill to $449.10 ($499.00 before the code), before tax and shipping. Open the shop link, enter SEBASTIANBASSOL at checkout, and confirm the 10% off in the order summary.
What fuels can the KUDU burn?
Lump charcoal, briquettes, seasoned firewood and smoking wood.
How do I adjust the heat?
Raise or lower the cast iron pan and grill grate along the two 19 in elevation bars.
How big are the cooking surfaces?
A 15 in cast iron pan and a 19 in stainless steel grill grate.
How tall is it?
47 in overall.
What is the warranty?
A lifetime warranty on the grill and 5 years on components and accessories.
About this review
KUDU official product page and public product data, with our editorial assessment. Product details checked October 25, 2026 against KUDU's official product listing. Shop the official KUDU store. Images courtesy of the manufacturer. Our editorial standards.
