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"Purcell Trench makes the best grills on the planet."  Cliff Jacobson

Why?  Purcell Trench campfire grills are designed and built unlike any other grills on the planet.  Our campfire cooking grills are precision Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welded from American made, 1/4 inch diameter, thin wall, industrial grade stainless steel tubing for strength without weight.  They have rounded, smooth edges for easy packing and the tubing cools rapidly.  Purcell Trench grills are narrow for better fire control and legless for more stability, lighter weight and longer life.

 

TIG welded thin wall stainless steel tubing yields a light grill.

 

 

Grills of  tubing are strong, as this 20 lb brick illustrates.

 

 

For maximum stability, Purcell Trench grills sit directly on the structure that holds your fire.  Grills are narrow, allowing for a coal producing fire adjacent to the grill and easy control of grill heat by pushing hot coals underneath the grill or pulling hot coals out from under the grill.

Grills come in two types:  All tube grills, primarily for cooking in pots and pans.  Or grills with expanded stainless steel with each strand of mesh welded directly to the frame for grilling fish, burger, vegetables or other smaller food items directly over the coals.  We call them Streamside grills, illustrated by the Streamside Voyageur Grill at right.  Each grill model is available in Streamside configuration, too.

 

All grills come with a durable coated nylon bag to keep the rest of your gear clean.

Packer Grills

           Packer Frame                     Packer Grill                Streamside Packer Grill

The ultralight, easy to stow Packer is ideal for backpackers or bikers going solo or with one companion.  Packer Frame is for the minimalist who use a pot and maybe pan for everything.  It is not good for grilling food directly over the fire.  The standard Packer is a rigid little unit, suitable for cooking firm meats and larger vegetables (or toasting a biscuit) in addition to providing support for small to medium sized pots and pans.  The Streamside Packer provides a full cover of mesh to the packer frame and works well for direct, over the coals grilling.  It is a favorite of backpacking anglers.

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Travelers Grills

  Travelers Grill                           Streamside Travelers Grill

The Travelers Grill graphic is rectangular.  In actuality, the grill has 1/2 inch of taper, as shown in the photograph of the Streamside Travelers Grill.  The images are not to scale.  The photograph provides a realistic view of the mesh size (we use the same mesh for all grills) and the product as you receive it from the shop, complete with medium weight carry bag and product hang tag.

Our original and still most popular grill, the Traveler provides all around service for one to a group of four or five campers. Travelers are popular with backpackers, bikers, canoe and kayak paddlers, equestrian and ATV riders.  The standard Travelers is suitable for medium sized pots and skillets or broiling firm meats such as steaks or chops directly over coals.  The Streamside Traveler is also suitable for burger, fish, vegetables and small items.

The Streamside Traveler is the same frame as the Traveler.  The lengthwise stays are eliminated and two short stays are welded across the frame, near the ends.  The central area is covered with expanded mesh and the ends are open, as in the photograph.  The expanded metal sheets are not completely flat as they come from the factory and expand and contract with heat, so welding is a demanding task necessitating special fixtures and welding techniques.  Because the Streamside Traveler has the largest unsupported piece of mesh of our Streamside grills, it experiences more deflection than the other models.  The deflection is significant enough to tilt a pot.  Despite deflection, the Streamside Traveler is my favorite Streamside grill and I have never had a complaint about mesh deflection from a customer.  Why the design?  The open ends make it easier to hang from a limb, easier to handle, easier to rest firmly on the support of a rock ring, slightly lighter and less deflection than if we merely covered the frame with mesh (which works fine for the smaller Streamside Packer).  And my desire to do something a bit different.

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Voyageurs Grills

         Voyageurs Grill                    Streamside Voyageurs Grill

The Voyageurs Grill was designed to meet the needs of backcountry canoe travelers.  However, like the Travelers Grill, it has been embraced by many types of campers.  Note that the standard Voyageur has four internal stays.  They are closer together than the Travelers Grill, so the Voyageur is a better all purpose grill.  Still, the Streamside Voyageur is superior for burger, fish and small vegetables.  It is common for groups or large families to buy both a Voyageur and Streamside Voyageur and use them over the same fire for maximum cooking flexibility.  The Streamside Voyageur has two stays and a full covering of mesh TIG welded to the frame and tacked to the two stays to help stabilize the mesh and minimize warp.

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STIX

STIX

Two pieces of stainless steel tubing 17.5 inches in length.  Experienced campers have carried a couple of pieces of steel tubing for cooking over the fire for decades.  We provide this option for those traditionalists who find a grill just too luxurious.  No carry bag included (I recommend you use a plastic bread sack).  $8/pair.

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More Than Campfire Grills

 

Aerospace metal worker Keith Rosendahl is an avid motorcycle traveler.  He makes these elegant portable stoves,  which include two Travelers Grills for the cooking surface.

The stove folds into a compact unit suitable for your pannier or saddle bag.

Friends wanted them, then strangers met on the road or at rendezvous wanted them, now he has a business.

You can reach Keith at 29679 McGalliard Rd. in Sun City, CA 92586, telephone 951-679-1923.

 

When it is too dry for a campfire, or campfire is ecologically or socially unsuitable, several of our customers carry a small alcohol burner to use with their grill.

 

 

 

One of the favorite uses of our Streamside grills is to put them on the surface of a home gas or charcoal grill when you want to do small items, fish, burger, polenta or anything that might fall apart and through the normal grill grate.

More Worthwhile Information

We used to guarantee our grills for life, and the bags to provide good service.  Except for one bag with a defective seam, we have never had a product failure.  Now my commitment to the customer is:

If you ever feel a Purcell Trench product fails to provide the service you expect, return it with a note explaining your complaint and we will fix the problem, replace the product or give you your money back.

The grills are light weight tools.  They will not tolerate abuse.  For instance, the tube is annealed to our specifications at the factory so we can bend the frames to shape.  So it is possible to bend the frames.  With reasonable care, all-tube grills should last a lifetime, or several lifetimes.  Grills with mesh tops (Streamside Grills) almost certainly will not last as long.  But we have been making them for a decade, with professional outfitters using them and me using some hard, and no burned out or stress cracked grills have resulted from the use. 

Weights are listed as approximate because, despite the fact we prescribe specifications to the factory, we are not making scientific instruments.  Give the factory a little leeway and they give you a better price.  I note very consistent weight over the years.  We order tube and expanded stainless directly from American factories to save money and maintain uniform material excellence.  Expanded stainless weight varies a little more than tube weight.

Years ago, we used to wholesale grills.  There is no profit in it.  That is why most of the outdoor gear you buy is made offshore.  The only place you can buy Purcell Trench grills is from the shop (this web site or mail order).

I understand the difficulty of buying sight unseen.  I suggest you fold or cut a piece of paper or cardboard the size of the grill you are interested in and get out your camp cook pans and put them on the model. 

We charge a standard shipping fee for all locations in North America, no matter how much or how little the order.  Right now the fee is $5.

If you order a product(s) and they are not what you expected, not what you want or you want to return them for any reason, just send the item back in like new condition within a reasonable time period and we will exchange products or return your money.  You pay freight for the product return.

Our products are more expensive than other campfire grills because we use high quality, made in America materials, skilled labor, the products are hand made in a shop rather than mass produced in a factory, and they provide a lifetime of enjoyment.  They are also cheaper than a tank of gas for a pickup truck.

I turned sixty in the fall of 2007 and will take more time off.  Our credit card based, on-line order form is gone and I suggest customers shop well before a trip, as I might be in Canada or Costa Rica or somewhere for a month or so the week before your trip.

For other answers to your questions, try the Testimonial, FAQ, Grill Tips, HOME and other links on the site.

Thank you for your interest in Purcell Trench grills.  Tell your friends if you like our products.  I don't have much of a marketing budget.

Don Tryon, owner

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