Royal Gourmet PD1301R Outdoor Cooker
- Outdoor Cooker
- 319 sq in
- 8500 BTU
- Propane
- More reviewed than 99%
A portable propane cooker sized for solo or small-group meals, best treated as a travel companion rather than a substitute for a full-size backyard grill.
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How it ranks among the 79 outdoor cookers we track
4.5★ across 6,709 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6,709 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 79 outdoor cookers we track - how the scorecard works · full outdoor cookers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Royal Gourmet built the PD1301R as a propane-fueled outdoor cooker with an 8500 BTU burner and 319 sq in of cooking surface. The alloy steel body and porcelain-coated cooking plate are sized for camping and tailgate-scale meals rather than full backyard entertaining.
Its 25 x 16.3 x 7.9 inch footprint and 30 lb weight keep it easy to carry, and the 8500 BTU rating fits single-burner cook jobs rather than high-heat searing for a crowd.
- 8500 BTU propane burner
- 319 sq in cooking area
- Alloy steel body with porcelain coated surface
- 30 lb, 25 x 16.3 x 7.9 in footprint
Who it's for
Fits campers, tailgaters, and small-space cooks who want a propane cooker light enough to load into a trunk. Not a fit for anyone feeding a crowd or wanting multiple burner zones.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact enough to pack for travel
- Porcelain coated cooking surface
- Runs on standard propane
- 8500 BTU is modest for high heat searing
- 319 sq in limits how much food fits at once
Performance notes
The 8500 BTU burner drives a porcelain-coated alloy steel surface, output suited to burgers, eggs, and vegetables rather than high-heat searing across a wide area. At 30 lb and a compact footprint, it packs down easily between trips.
Specifications
| Brand | Royal Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | PD1301R |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 30 pounds |
| Dimensions | 25 × 16.3 × 7.9 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Propane |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Porcelain |
| Color | Red |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Area | 319 sq in |
| BTU | 8500 BTU |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in outdoor cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet PD1301R Outdoor CookerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 6,709 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Bayou Classic 1118 Outdoor CookerBayou Classic | 4.7 / 5 | 2,500 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Blackstone Outdoor CookerBlackstone | 4.7 / 5 | 1,900 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Grillart Outdoor CookerGrillart | 4.7 / 5 | 1,400 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Eastman Outdoors 90411 Outdoor CookerEastman Outdoors | 4.6 / 5 | 1,315 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Royal Gourmet PD1301R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What fuel does the Royal Gourmet PD1301R use?
It runs on propane.
How large is the cooking area on the PD1301R?
319 square inches.
What is the BTU output of the PD1301R?
8500 BTU.