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3.41 out of 5stars
(27 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/15/2022
Just the right size for 2 people.
We have an 'empty nest' and no longer need the big outdoor barbeque. This Coleman Sportster is just the right size for 90% of our use. The grill gets amazingly hot very quickly. I measured 750 degrees on high after only 5 min, The porcelain covered grate is a breeze to clean.
Robert

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
05/25/2023
Burned hole in lid.
The grill first time used it watched the red lid turn a darkened red. Second time used it noticed the burn mark. Watched it get bigger as I was cooking my baked potato. I had the older model that was longer and folded the other way. It was way better quality. Also this grill flame does not go high to low. It's always on high. Very low quality. Working in a refund
katrina
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  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/14/2023
    Burns everything!
    This is a review for the Coleman Portable Sportster 1-Burner Propane Grill with 11,000 BTUs, Red. PROS: It folds and it's portable. CONS: Burner is too close to grill, everything burns as soon as you put on grill, they should have made a bigger bottom or have the option of changing the position of the grill like a hibachi. Also the temp button doesn't seem to make a difference, the flame does not change, but you can tell this is not the cause of food burning since there is barely a high flame. Will be returning!
    robert
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/07/2023
    Awesom grill
    This grill is amazing. I purchased it for my husband for camping trips since he hate lugging around are larger grill when we do our large family camping trips. This grill was able to handle burgers, hot dogs and steaks out for our large (22 people) quickly family quickly. And didn't take up a lot room.
    Coming Fam
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/29/2023
    hard for the uninitiated
    Some people may roll their eyes, but this was hard to assemble. The only thing you need to assemble is the leg part. But I'm not a mechanical person and the verbiage and pictures really confused me. I'd never heard of a pivot bolt and says to attach the something to something, but not which direction. So my legs aren't quite right, but it stands straight so I'll fix it at some future time. It still got 4 stars because the instructions on using the grill were very good and I have made four meals successfully.
    libraryladydaily
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/15/2023
    This is a FIRE HAZARD
    The temperature is the same on both low and high. I used it once and it was too hot and burned some of the food. I dismissed this experience as a learning curve with a new grill. The second time I went to use it I realized that the low and high settings both gave out high heat prior to cooking. I initiated a return but was told that they would not accept the return without the original box that it came in. This grill is a fire hazard. Please do not subject yourself to this danger. This is the first Coleman product that I have purchased that was of this quality and this is the worst experience that I have ever had with Walmart.
    Billy
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/02/2023
    I like the idea of the grill I can roll area to area however, it could've been a little taller. I am 5'0” and I even have to lean over to cook maybe a good 5-6 inches taller would've been nice. Otherwise I like the grill.
    Janine
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/25/2023
    Burned hole in lid.
    The grill first time used it watched the red lid turn a darkened red. Second time used it noticed the burn mark. Watched it get bigger as I was cooking my baked potato. I had the older model that was longer and folded the other way. It was way better quality. Also this grill flame does not go high to low. It's always on high. Very low quality. Working in a refund
    katrina
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/06/2023
    Ive had better $10 dollqr diaposable grills
    horrible for a "portable grill" cant be colapsed with bottle atrached so really limits the travel option. vibrated apart at all hinges within 100 miles of highway travel vibrations in bed of my truck. dont waste your money on this one.
    Thomas
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/02/2023
    DO NOT BUY
    The absolute cheapest, worst thing I've ever bought at Walmart ever would give it 0 stars if I could
    Brent
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/28/2023
    Awesome
    Thought it was a little taller but looks good haven't tried it yet will soon looks good for camping compact like the lock on the grill portion so the lid doesn't fly open
    Unknown
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/12/2022
    Read all of this
    This little thing was exactly what I was always wanting! There is a clear difference between something cooked on the stove and cooked over a fire and this finally satisfied that craving. I live on the 2nd story of an apartment building and have done without a BBQ for years because I believed I couldn't have anything. I finally did some research and learned that I could have a BBQ with a 1 pound gas tank. I found this on sale at my local Walmart for $99 and jumped on it! I purchased two cans of propane also because I wasn't sure how long a tank lasts. Assembly was very difficult and confusing. I wish Coleman had an assembly video online. I needed to search YouTube and pause on other peoples videos to make sure my assembly was correct. This grill is great, but it could be better. I wish there were hooks on the sides to at least hand utensils from, and I was there was a side table with it so you could sit a plate or utensils on the side instead of needing to hold it constantly. Overall I'm pretty satisfied with my purchase. Cleaning was also a breeze. Storage was a little difficult at first because I was storing it with the wheels at the bottom, you need to store it with the wheels up. Also, make sure to use the hook on the inner side of the leg to lock the lid in place and it won't open when you close the BBQ Also don't forget about the drip tray. It fell off while I was setting it up and I forgot to put it back on, hence the grease spill underneath
    MattsHonestReviews
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/12/2022
    Read all of this
    This little thing was exactly what I was always wanting! There is a clear difference between something cooked on the stove and cooked over a fire and this finally satisfied that craving. I live on the 2nd story of an apartment building and have done without a BBQ for years because I believed I couldn’t have anything. I finally did some research and learned that I could have a BBQ with a 1 pound gas tank. I found this on sale at my local Walmart for $99 and jumped on it! I purchased two cans of propane also because I wasn’t sure how long a tank lasts. Assembly was very difficult and confusing. I wish Coleman had an assembly video online. I needed to search YouTube and pause on other peoples videos to make sure my assembly was correct. This grill is great, but it could be better. I wish there were hooks on the sides to at least hand utensils from, and I was there was a side table with it so you could sit a plate or utensils on the side instead of needing to hold it constantly. Overall I’m pretty satisfied with my purchase. Cleaning was also a breeze. Storage was a little difficult at first because I was storing it with the wheels at the bottom, you need to store it with the wheels up. Also, make sure to use the hook on the inner side of the leg to lock the lid in place and it won’t open when you close the BBQ Also don’t forget about the drip tray. It fell off while I was setting it up and I forgot to put it back on, hence the grease spill underneath
    MattsHonestReviews
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/01/2022
    Great experience.
    I had tried to buy this same item at another store. Their website was horrible. You filled everything out and when it came time to place the order it wouldn't let you. I ended up going to Walmart's site. Although it cost me a little more it was worth it. I had no problem with the site and I received my item in 2 days!!! Great experience.
    Lynda
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/15/2022
    Just the right size for 2 people.
    We have an 'empty nest' and no longer need the big outdoor barbeque. This Coleman Sportster is just the right size for 90% of our use. The grill gets amazingly hot very quickly. I measured 750 degrees on high after only 5 min, The porcelain covered grate is a breeze to clean.
    Robert
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/14/2022
    Great Portable Grill
    Super easy, light weight, and travel friendly. It doesn't have a side tray, but it does have a drip tray for easy cleaning. Whether using this grill in the backyard, camping, hiking, or tailgating...this thing is worth it.
    ToddK
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/21/2022
    Good Piece Of Equipment
    Set Up Instructions Very, Very, Very Poor. Once Set Up, Though, It Works Great! Haven't Used Long Enough To Know How Long A Propane Bottle Lasts, But So Far, So Good!
    DAVID
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/12/2021
    Depends on if you pay attention to what I wrote.
    I really don't have a rating as this is a Christmas present for a family member. But one thing I didn't like is their was no order summary paper with it I do not have a printer machine to print off from my computer my order. This is not right that I have to take my computer somewhere to print my order off.
    karen
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/14/2021
    Cute little grill
    Its a really handy grill to have for camping or going mobile. My only gripe is the instructions for assembly. There really isn't much to assemble. My recommendation: throw them away and find a YouTube video.
    Dan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/14/2021
    Love to BBQ!
    Nice size for just my husband and me. It's just having to hunt around for the gas canisters. Don't know if it's because of the end of the season here in Mi. Or shortage. But we do like it the couple times we have used it so far. Folds nice for storage. And would be easy to use to travel somewhere.
    NanaK
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/04/2021
    Difficult to assemble, then it didn't work
    As others have noted, the instructions are worthless. You just have to figure it out yourself. After assembly, the ignitor button was immovable. I called product support. They said, "Sorry, manufacturer defect. Nothing you can do". So, I am returning this.
    Mike
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/19/2021
    PERFECT GRILL!!!!
    I love my new grill even though my hubby has taken over and owned it since we got it lol !!! It grills perfectly our meats veggies and seafood so far have came out delish!! The grill size is large fits alot of meat for a family dinner thats for sure. The propane tanks are affordable and last long. We have bbqD 3-4 times and still havent changed the tank;-) pretty awesome!!! Its easy to built i did it my self without my hubby lol..... took like 15-20 mins....Its easy to roll around. Easy to clean We love it :-) I highly recommend it!!!!! GET IT :-)
    dre89