Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2021 Issue.
Don’t we all appreciate when a product serves more than one purpose? Kovea has hit that mark with the Dream Gas BBQ. While it is not the most compact stove on the market, it combines multiple functions for added convenience.
This butane-fueled barbecue also serves as a stove with a single burner tray sturdy enough to hold a pot of water or a large cast-iron frying pan. The mesh grill has built-in skewer bars that can hold several kabobs away from direct flame. The ceramic-coated steel drip plate has a drain plug to save juices from a long simmer or help with clean-up. Additional features include an adjustment knob with auto-ignition and a U-shaped flame to improve heat distribution. The handled lid allows for checking on cooking progress while also keeps splatters in control.
The Dream has no windshield, but I was able to create a barrier with storage bin lids on a windy evening so the flame would barbecue my marinated chicken. It is also noisy when stowed. If your vehicle is self-contained (no truck bed or external storage), you may have to buffer the noise as the included carrying case does little more than keep the parts in one place. The Dream would be a great addition to a pull-out-style kitchen or in a trailer kitchen setup.
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