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springoflife
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May 20, 2015

George Foreman Grill

I recently bought a George Foreman grill to use while camping (only). I prefer to use the campfire, but when it's raining and I still need to feed my family, I can use this grill as a backup plan. It's a larger size (6-serving):
Model #GRP1001BP

Anyway, I would really like to obtain some sort of cloth carrier for it. I had a portable Camp Chef oven, and they also sold a nice carrier for it. But I can't seem to find one for George Foreman grills. I thought about using some sort of laptop bag, but they are not deep enough for a grill of this size.

Any suggestions? And no, I can't sew, LOL.
  • magnusfide's avatar
    magnusfide
    Explorer II
    May 24, 2015
    Opie431 wrote:
    I looked at a Goodwill store and found a narrow suitcase that was just the right size. If you decide to go this route, measure George first. I was lucky that it was just the right size. It takes very little room.
    No brand name on our case so I cannot help you with that.

    Excellent idea. Clean the interior of the suitcase well as you never know what's been in it.
  • Opie431's avatar
    Opie431
    Explorer
    May 23, 2015
    I looked at a Goodwill store and found a narrow suitcase that was just the right size. If you decide to go this route, measure George first. I was lucky that it was just the right size. It takes very little room.
    No brand name on our case so I cannot help you with that.
  • springoflife's avatar
    springoflife
    Explorer
    May 22, 2015
    Jim Shoe wrote:
    Mine is a model GRP99 and measures 16W x 14D x 6H. There are other models. The recipe book says it makes 6 servings but that kind of depends on the size of the servings.
    I have an enclosed porch on the rear of my house so the grill does double duty at home or on the road.


    This one is about the same: 16.3" x 15.6" x 6.8"
    Way too large for a laptop bag.

    A zipper would be nice to keep spiders, stink bugs, etc out. Also, it would ride nicer when packed, instead of spilling-out of an open bag and then getting scratched.
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    May 21, 2015
    Unless it was critical that it be closeable, why not just a cloth grocery bag one can buy at the check stand, generally under $5?
  • Jim_Shoe's avatar
    Jim_Shoe
    Explorer
    May 21, 2015
    Mine is a model GRP99 and measures 16W x 14D x 6H. There are other models. The recipe book says it makes 6 servings but that kind of depends on the size of the servings.
    I have an enclosed porch on the rear of my house so the grill does double duty at home or on the road.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    May 20, 2015
    Another option could be a tool bag from Lowe's or Home Depot, etc..
    They come in different sizes. They will be fairly heavy duty.
  • NYCgrrl's avatar
    NYCgrrl
    Explorer
    May 20, 2015
    springoflife wrote:
    I recently bought a George Foreman grill to use while camping (only). I prefer to use the campfire, but when it's raining and I still need to feed my family, I can use this grill as a backup plan. It's a larger size (6-serving):
    Model #GRP1001BP

    Anyway, I would really like to obtain some sort of cloth carrier for it. I had a portable Camp Chef oven, and they also sold a nice carrier for it. But I can't seem to find one for George Foreman grills. I thought about using some sort of laptop bag, but they are not deep enough for a grill of this size.

    Any suggestions? And no, I can't sew, LOL.


    It's too bad they don't give the actual size of the model but guesstimating I'd say it's about...5" thick...and maybe 12"x12" length and width. So something like this should fit:

    LL Bean Zipper Top Canvas Tote

    If it's too big line it with sheet of foam which will also protect the unit.

    I bet you could find similar for a bit less at stores like WM, Target's or Bed, Bath and Beyond. Just make sure the fabric is strong with a tight weave.

    HTH!

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