50 Ways to Use Your UCO Portable Grill

Your Flatpack Grill Isn’t Just for Camping

From flipping pancakes on a mountain ridge to sizzling burgers in the backyard, UCO’s portable grills make it easy to cook anywhere. Whether you’re using the ultra-packable Flatpack Grill or the innovative Smokeless Firepit Grill, your meals will be fueled by flames and full of flavor—no matter where you are.

Here are 50 creative, practical, and totally fun ways to fire up your UCO grill and make the most of every moment outdoors.

 Classic Campouts

1. State park weekend trips

2. National park basecamps

3. Car camping with friends

4. Campfire cooking at music festivals

5. Overlanding adventures

6. Scout troop trips

7. Backyard tent nights with the kids

8. Riverbank grilling after kayaking

9. Stargazing & steak nights

10. Hammock camp cookouts

Day Trips & Picnics

11. Trailhead breakfasts before a big hike

12. Forest picnic areas with shaded tables

13. Beach BBQ days with the waves in view

14. Paddleboarding lunch breaks

15. Mountain-top coffee brewing with a view

16. Bikepacking overnight meals

17. Climbing basecamp energy-boosting dinners

18. Grilled brats at the dog park

19. Frisbee golf grill sesh with friends

20. Snowshoe picnic with hot cocoa and grilled snacks

Backyard & Home Use

21. Patio dinners (no big grill needed)

22. Apartment balconies (Flatpack = no smoke hassle)

23. Fire pit-side grilling with friends

24. Family s’mores night in the backyard

25. Backyard movie night snacks on the grill

26. Neighborhood block party station

27. Quick weeknight grilling (hello, flatbreads!)

28. Sunday morning pancakes or breakfast burritos

29. Hot cocoa and marshmallows in winter

30. Cooking during power outages

Special Events & Holidays

31. Father’s Day cookout with a scenic view

32. Graduation weekend adventure meal

33. 4th of July lake trip BBQ

34. Thanksgiving side dishes outdoors

35. Holiday camping escape

36. Birthday “grill & chill” in nature

37. End-of-school s’mores celebration

38. Couples’ glamping dinner for two

39. Engagement picnic with grilled dessert

40. Solo “treat yourself” steak night under the stars

Emergency & Everyday Prep

41. Backup grill for power outages

42. Cooking kit for storm shelters

43. Off-grid property or tiny home cooking

44. Vanlife daily meals made simple

45. Bug-out bag cooking system (Small Flatpack)

46. Cabin or yurt getaways

47. Car emergency kit meal tool

48. RV travel cooking companion

49. Heating water or making coffee in survival situations

50. Making memories around the fire—anywhere, anytime

Wherever you roam—from trailhead breakfasts to power-outage dinners—UCO grills are built to perform.
Explore the full lineup of Flatpack Grills for every adventure size, or elevate your fireside game with the Smokeless Firepit Grill, designed for low-smoke flames and high-end meals.

All it takes is a spark (and a match or two 😉).