The Go-Anywhere is the charcoal classic of the portable world and the smart-money flavor pick under $200. Its rectangular 140-square-inch box holds temperature with the consistency Weber is known for, the porcelain-enameled steel resists rust and warping, and at under 15 pounds with locking legs it packs into a backseat footwell. You give up gas convenience for coal management and a long preheat, and the nylon handles run hot, but for genuine charcoal flavor at around $90 it is unbeatable value.
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Real-World Performance
Despite its low price, the Go-Anywhere cooks with the temperature consistency Weber is famous for. OutdoorGearLab, which made it a Top Pick, reported that the grill achieved and maintained consistent temperatures time and again throughout testing, and scored it 7 of 10 for both output power and control. The two adjustable dampers give you genuine airflow control over the coals, so you can run hot for searing or bank the charcoal for steadier cooking.
The rectangular firebox is sized to fit four medium steaks, per Weber, which is plenty for a small camp meal or tailgate. The trade-off inherent to charcoal applies: you need lighting time and the preheat is longer than a push-button gas grill, but the payoff is the smoke flavor that no gas option in this category can match.
What surprises many first-time owners is how much real cooking control the simple damper system provides. By adjusting the bottom and lid vents you can run the grill hot enough to sear or settle it into a steadier mid-range for cooking through thicker cuts, and because the enameled steel body holds heat well, the temperature stays where you set it rather than spiking and crashing the way flimsier charcoal grills do. It is a genuinely capable cooker disguised as a budget accessory.
Build Quality and Design
The Go-Anywhere's porcelain-enameled steel body is its durability secret. AmazingRibs noted it has much better durability than foldable grills, with no issues with bent grills or warped walls, a pointed contrast with the flimsy folding charcoal grills that dominate the under-$100 shelf. The enamel resists rust, and the simple rectangular box has very little to break.
For transport, the steel legs swing up and lock across the lid, holding everything closed. At 14.9 pounds and packed dimensions of roughly 21 by 12 by 14.5 inches, OutdoorGearLab found it fit snugly even in a standard vehicle's backseat footwell. It is the most genuinely packable grill in this roundup.
Where It Falls Short
Charcoal is the obvious cost of entry. Unlike the gas grills here, you must buy and carry briquettes, allow lighting and preheat time, and deal with ash cleanup afterward. For spontaneous quick cooks, that overhead is real, and it is the single biggest reason a buyer might choose a gas option instead.
OutdoorGearLab also flagged a specific ergonomic gripe: although the handles are glass-reinforced nylon that should stay insulated from the heat of the grill, the testers noticed they tend to get very hot while cooking. And the 140-square-inch grate, while adequate for a few steaks, is the smallest cooking surface in this lineup.
How It Compares to Alternatives
The Go-Anywhere is the lone charcoal grill in this group, which makes it both the odd one out and the only flavor option. It cannot light instantly like the gas Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, Cuisinart CGG-306, or Coleman RoadTrip 225, and it has the smallest grate. But it is lighter and cheaper than every one of them, including the compact gas Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet, and it delivers authentic smoke none of them can.
Within the under-$200 field it is the value and flavor play: the buyer who picks it is consciously choosing charcoal taste and Weber durability over the speed and cleanliness of propane.
Value at This Price
At roughly $90 the Go-Anywhere is the least expensive grill in this roundup by a wide margin, yet it still earned a Top Pick. OutdoorGearLab put it plainly: considering the size, price, and performance, they were not sure you can find a more valuable, more easily portable charcoal grill. Owner sentiment backs this up, with Weber's own site showing a 4.7 of 5 rating across hundreds of reviews and roughly 94 percent of buyers across Amazon, Home Depot, and Walmart giving four or five stars.
For under $100 you get Weber's temperature consistency, a rust-resistant enameled body, and true portability. As a value proposition in the charcoal category, it is hard to argue against.
Setup and Cooking in Practice
Cooking on the Go-Anywhere is the classic charcoal ritual, simplified by good design. You fill the firebox with briquettes or lump charcoal, light them (a chimney starter speeds this considerably), and use the two adjustable dampers to dial airflow up for searing or down for steadier, lower-temperature cooking. OutdoorGearLab found the grill achieved and maintained consistent temperatures time and again, which is the single hardest thing for a small charcoal grill to do and the reason this one stands apart from no-name folding rivals.
The trade-off versus the gas grills here is the time and effort the ritual demands. Lighting and preheating takes longer than a push-button burner, and afterward you have ash to empty rather than simply closing a valve. For buyers who view that process as part of the appeal, the payoff is real wood-smoke flavor; for those who just want dinner fast, it is friction. The grill's small grate fits about four medium steaks, which sets the practical ceiling on how many people one cook can feed.
Long-Term Durability and Maintenance
Few grills at any price match the Go-Anywhere's longevity reputation. The porcelain-enameled steel body is the same proven construction Weber uses across its charcoal line, and AmazingRibs' observation that it shows no issues with bent grills or warped walls reflects years of owner experience: these grills routinely survive a decade or more of camping trips and tailgates. The enamel coating both resists rust and makes the firebox easy to wipe out, and there is very little mechanically to fail on such a simple design.
Maintenance is the classic charcoal routine. After cooking, you empty the ash, brush the plated-steel grate, and the grill is ready for next time; an occasional deeper clean of the enameled interior keeps it looking new. The plated-steel grate is the part most likely to show wear over many years, and replacements are inexpensive and widely available. For a grill that costs around $90, the combination of low maintenance burden and exceptional structural durability is a standout in the category.
Who It's Best For
The Go-Anywhere is for the flavor-first camper or tailgater on a tight budget who happily trades gas convenience for charcoal smoke, wants the lightest grill to carry, and values Weber's reputation for consistent heat and durable construction. If smoke flavor matters more than speed, this is the pick, and the rock-bottom price makes it an easy first grill or a dedicated travel companion.
It is not for anyone who wants instant ignition, big cooking capacity, or zero cleanup. Those buyers should choose one of the gas grills here: the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 for searing, the Cuisinart CGG-306 for capacity and control, or the Coleman RoadTrip 225 for value-priced two-burner gas cooking. Anyone who needs to cook for more than a few people at once will also find the 140-square-inch grate limiting and should look to the larger-grate options.
Strengths
- +Consistent, controllable charcoal heat with dual airflow dampers for real temperature management
- +Porcelain-enameled steel body resists rust and warping far better than foldable budget charcoal grills
- +At 14.9 lbs with legs that lock over the lid for transport, it is genuinely packable
- +Around $90 makes it the lowest-cost grill here while still earning an OutdoorGearLab Top Pick
- +Real charcoal smoke flavor that no gas grill in this lineup can replicate
Watch-outs
- −Requires charcoal, lighting time, and ash cleanup that gas grills avoid
- −Glass-reinforced nylon handles get very hot during cooking
- −Small 140 sq in grate is the least cooking room in this lineup
- −Longer preheat than push-button gas options
How it compares
The only charcoal grill in this lineup, trading the instant ignition of the Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, Cuisinart CGG-306, and Coleman RoadTrip 225 for genuine smoke flavor. It is lighter and cheaper than every gas option here, including the compact Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet, but its 140 sq in grate is the smallest of the group.
Who this is for
At a glance: Flavor-focused campers and tailgaters on a tight budget who prefer authentic charcoal smoke over gas convenience and want the lightest, cheapest grill that still cooks consistently.
Why you’d buy the Weber Go-Anywhere Charcoal
- Consistent, controllable charcoal heat with dual airflow dampers for real temperature management.
- Porcelain-enameled steel body resists rust and warping far better than foldable budget charcoal grills.
- At 14.9 lbs with legs that lock over the lid for transport, it is genuinely packable.
Why you’d skip it
- Requires charcoal, lighting time, and ash cleanup that gas grills avoid.
- Glass-reinforced nylon handles get very hot during cooking.
- Small 140 sq in grate is the least cooking room in this lineup.
Rating sources
“Considering the size, price, and performance, we're not sure you can find a more valuable, more easily portable charcoal grill.”
“It has much better durability than foldable grills, with no issues with bent grills or warped walls.”
“A great companion for camping and tailgate parties with a grilling area large enough to fit four medium steaks.”
Our 4.3 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
