Green Mountain Grills is the enthusiast pellet grill brand that never chases the mainstream.
Utah-based since 2008, GMG carved out a niche as the portable pellet grill leader (the Davy Crockett practically invented the tabletop pellet grill category) and also produces solid full-size units. Their app was one of the earliest legitimately good pellet grill apps. This guide covers the full GMG lineup in 2026.
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The GMG lineup in 2026
- Davy Crockett Prime Plus — portable tabletop pellet, $400.
- Trek Prime Plus — upgraded portable, $500.
- Ledge Prime Plus — entry consumer, 458 sq in, $700.
- Peak Prime Plus — larger flagship, 658 sq in, $1,200.
- Jim Bowie Prime Plus — commercial-tier, 658 sq in with wireless meat probes, $1,300.
- Daniel Boone Prime Plus — mid-tier flagship, 458 sq in, $800.
Best portable: GMG Davy Crockett Prime Plus
The Davy Crockett is the pellet grill that launched the portable category. 12V DC option means you can run it off a car battery or RV power. 219 sq in cook area, foldable legs, integrated app control. $400 makes it directly competitive with Traeger Ranger and delivers a similar experience.
Best all-round: GMG Daniel Boone Prime Plus
Daniel Boone is GMG’s most popular full-size unit. 458 sq in main cook area, 18 lb hopper, PID controller with app support. Puts it directly against Traeger Pro 780 with comparable features at similar price.
Best flagship: GMG Jim Bowie Prime Plus
Bigger cook area, wireless meat probes with app integration, upgraded controller. $1,300 puts it against Traeger Ironwood 885 with comparable feature parity.
GMG vs Traeger — when to choose which
Choose GMG if: portability matters (Davy Crockett is best-in-class), you appreciate a smaller-brand enthusiast community, budget is under $1,500.
Choose Traeger if: brand strength and accessory ecosystem matter, resale value matters, you want the largest US pellet grill community.
Cooking performance is comparable at each price tier.
Bottom line
Best portable pellet grill on the market: GMG Davy Crockett Prime Plus at $400.
Best all-round GMG: Daniel Boone Prime Plus at $800. Best flagship: Jim Bowie Prime Plus at $1,300.
About this guide
Our recommendations synthesize manufacturer specifications, published editorial reviews (AmazingRibs, Wirecutter, Serious Eats, Meathead), and community feedback from BBQ forums (r/smoking, r/BBQ, Smoking Meat Forums), cross-checked against real-world reports. We do not accept payment for recommendations.
Last reviewed: July 2026