ULTIMATE Pellet Gas Hybrid: Camp Chef APEX Grill Review
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2024
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In this video, I'm reviewing the Camp Chef APEX - a hybrid pellet grill that allows you to smoke meats and experience the convenience of a gas grill - all in one unit.
Camp Chef APEX is a pellet and a gas grill combination. I like to call it a "do all grill" because you can literally do it all - smoke, grill, and even have a little griddle.
You can get the APEX with or without the sidekick attachment. I can't see myself owning a Camp Chef without a sidekick. You can get a couple of different accessories such as a sear box, pizza oven, or my favorite - a griddle.
However, being able to do it all does come with a cost. Camp Chef APEX is not a cheap pit, but its solid construction, amount of smoke, and innovative features make this grill worth the hefty price tag.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill Review
00:19 - The Assembly of the Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill
01:27 - The Burn Off on the Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill
03:14 - Camp Chef Mobile Application
04:02 - Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill Overview and Features
08:50 - Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill Sidekick Accessories
09:32 - Final Thoughts on the Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill
The assembly process of the Camp Chef APEX took about 2 hours. The cool thing is that everything came in separate labeled bags so that you know what parts are needed for each step.
The APEX hybrid grill can be connected to your smartphone via WiFi. While I'm not a huge fan of these apps, the Camp Chef mobile application does bring a touch of comfort to the cooking process. For instance, you can adjust the smoke mode on the fly or set an alert to get notified when your food reaches the desired level of doneness.
When it comes to features, the Camp Chef APEX is full of small cool things. For example, a 30 lbs pellet hopper is big enough to do an overnight cook. The controller comes with a small LCD display which is conveniently covered with a lid. And while this grill is pretty heavy, you can easily move the APEX around thanks to the four rotating casters.
Another great little feature of the Camp Chef APEX hybrid grill is a fan mode. You can smoke up some cheese using a smoke tube and a fan mode. Also, Camp Chef APEX may be the only company that offers four probe ports and actually supplies you with four probes.
I've cooked a tremendous amount of food on the APEX over the holidays and the only issue I had with this grill is a little bit of grease dripping on the bottom shelf. Not too bad.
With a total of 811 square inches of cooking space, the Camp Chef APEX Hybrid Pellet Grill is perfect for those who do not have a lot of space but still want to smoke and grill on one pit.
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I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but that doesn’t actually sound too expensive for what you’re getting. Maybe I just got sucked into your fantastic review. Good job, Jeff.
Ya Justin after running this pit even more I really think with all the features it is worth every penny!! Thanks for watching brother!!
Great to see a review where there is some actual cooking going on!
I’ve always been a big fan of Camp Chef and what they bring to the table. After watching this in depth review, I know why. Nice job
Agree completely Tommy! Been very impressed with this grill! I never really thought that having a gas insert would be so nice but it truly is the future!!! Thanks for watch bro!
This is a tough competitor in the pellet grill market. I am super impressed with mine as well. You did a fantastic job on the video as always, brother! Cheers 🍻
Heck ya Mike! I am very happy with this pit and honestly to have all these features I really hope that more companies follow Camp Chef’s lead!! Thanks for coming over and checking out the video brother!!
I want this in NZ. Very slick
Camp Chef has been knocking it out of the park in terms of innovation lately. Like the look and duel/triple use of this one as well. Seems a little pricey but also seems well built. Nice review Ricer!
I agree Troy!! Very impressed with what Camp Chef has been improving!! Ya this is not a cheap pit but for a lot of people that do not want to have to different pits because of space the APEX has you covered!! Thanks for watching brother!!!
Wow...what a versatile pit. Gonna have to check this one out! 👀 🥩 🍖
Heck ya Judge!! This pit can do it all!!! Thanks for watching!!
Can it be installed as a built in
Anyone know how it's smoking capabilities are? is it better than a traeger junior elite?
Can you convert to Natural Gas?
Have you Cooked much on the apex? How does it compare to the woodwind pro and the smokefire?
I have cooked on the APEX more than the Pro and the Stealth combined. I really like this pit and that is why it is my #1 from last year. I wish it had the smoke box!! Maybe in Gen 2?? Thanks for watching!!
Can you run the pellet feed and the burners at the same time? So grill a steak but just add some smokiness to it in the meantime
Yes you can! It works great!!
Can not find one of these on show room floor and it's hard to put sown 2 grand without touching it. That said, how does the gas grill capability and build quality compare to a Weber Genesis?
Build quality is very good! The only thing I noticed is that the gas burners take a little longer to light up but they run really good! If you want an all in one unit I highly suggest this model. Thanks for watching!
How's the smoke flavor in the food compared to other pellet smokers?
A tad more but depends on what pellet grill you are comparing it to. My LSG still beats the flavor. Thanks for watching!!
@@SmokedBBQSource You're right I should I mentioned the other pellet smokers I was looking at. Doh! Compared to the new traeger ironwood or the 2nd gen weber smokefire. I'm also considering a woodwind pro but with it's firebox that changes things. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated!
How does it grill? Are there a lot of flare ups?
It will flare up when you are dumping 4 sticks butter all over it! ha ha Other than that it is just your typical juice dipping on the flavor bars that might flash a tad. I love a little flare up to kiss what I am cooking! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for responding....and making the video. You're the first one out there that has a legit review of the Apex. I'm in the market for a new grill and this is at the top of the list.
Thank you!!
No smoke box eh?
Not on this model. But it still does a great job. This pit is for the people that want both a gas and a pellet grill. Thanks for watching!
instructions say you cannot run the pellet smoke and gas grill at the same time, yet near the end of this video you say you can. Which is it?
I ran both.
Been using mine for about a year and love it. I, too, caught the comment about smoking while grilling with gas. I knew it’s possible but the manual says not to. Eff that, I’m trying it tonight!
I was digging it until he got to the price.
Ya Joel this pit isn't cheap but it is built pretty solid. Thanks for watching!!!
How much they paid you for that video?!!!? Just a free grill??
For $2499 I can go the eat my steak at a fancy restaurant 246 times.
No thanks.