Even if you aren't familiar with NewAge, the brand has been making some of the most impressive and high-end outdoor kitchen appliances and furnishings for a long time. The Platinum Kamado grill continues that heritage. In testing this grill, I found it did a fantastic job of maintaining a temperature, which helped me make some truly impressive pulled pork and other grilled foods. From the looks to the functionality, this Kamado grill is really a must-have for any true outdoor chef.

Griddles are a fantastic option for outdoor cooking, and the LoCo Cookers three-burner griddle is on an amazing sale for July Fourth weekend. With 740 square inches of cooking space, you can feed everyone at the party, no problem. Aside from the flexibility that using a gas griddle offers, this model from LoCo comes with a dual-door cabinet for storage, two side tables and a built-in lid. At only $350, it's basically a must-buy.

Charcoal barrel smokers are perfect for getting a good even cook on your food and adding delicious smokey flavors. Even better, these cookers take up very little room, so they're perfect for smaller patios. This Costway three-in-one smoker and grill has two grill racks offering 400 square inches of cooking space. You can also set up the smoker to act as a regular grill or as a fire pit, so at $80, it's hard to pass it up.

Summer usually means camping, going to the park, beach time and more out-and-about adventures. Cooking on the go with a grill can be cumbersome, but the Cuisinart Venture portable gas grill isn't only portable but also looks great. It sort of reminds me of a small cooler, but it packs some really great features. Fueled by propane, you can skip worrying about ashes. The wooden lid can double as a cutting board to make for an easy, all-in-one grill.

Cooking with real wood offers some delicious flavors, but can be a hassle when you have to manually watch the temps, adjust dampers, add wood and more. Masterbuilt's cooker solves those issues and elevates outdoor cooking with some really useful features. The vertical smoker has a wood chip tray and can hold up to three chickens, two turkeys, three pork butts or three racks of ribs, and has a removable water bowl to help keep your food moist. Simply prep your food, add some wood chips, plug it in and choose your temp for perfectly smoked foods.

Z Grills makes reliable cookers that offer an approachable way to cook your food with real wood smoke flavor at a fantastic price -- especially when on sale. This grill and smoker packs a lot of features into a relatively compact space. With 709 square inches of cooking space, you can get up to 30 burgers, six rib racks or five chickens and cook them all perfectly with the built-in meat probes. The included Wi-Fi technology lets you monitor your grill from anywhere to ensure everything cooks wonderfully.