Dave, You have the ABSOLUTE best Blackstone/Griddle related video's!! I always watch and re-watch your video's. Especially for receipe's. You're just an everyday great guy doing video's to help other's. You're not over-the-top, loud and obnoxious. Keep up the great work Dave keep your video's coming, we really enjoy them!!
A couple of questions; How do you bring dirty stuff back in? You wouldn’t want to shove dirty spatulas back into a fabric container. My solution is a plastic dish tub from a restaurant supply place. Everything goes in (tools and such). Then goes back in dirty. I also keep my paper towels, foil, gloves, thermometer, and rags out at my work station. I have a really cool giant old metal first aid kit box that mounts on the wall. I also keep a smattering of spices, salt pepper and such out there too. I am fortunate to have a covered area to work in. I like the idea of a carrying caddy for the oil and specific spices for dish. I always have the platter or containers for my raw product, what I always forget, then remember almost too late, is my serving platters. It always is a mad dash back into the house or a shout out to the wife (always popular). So if you can come up with a solution for my forgetfulness that would be great. This was a fun video to watch to hear how others manage the struggle of an outdoor cooking space. Because that struggle is real.
Thank you for watching and especially for taking time to comment! Looks like you've developed a great system for your situation. I hope this video and comments from viewers give other people some ideas to work up their own system. Thanks again.
I showed my husband this video. He bought me the $20 bag from Harbor Freight. It works out really well for me. Fit everything I need in there. Thanks for your comparison Dave.
@@NextWithDave Incidentally, I really did buy one and loaded it up with my outdoor cooking stuff, along with some other suggestions of yours and it has changed my outdoor cooking life! 🙂 Thank you and keep the videos coming.
I like the Voyager tool bag idea. I currently use a 5 gallon bucket with a Garden Boss bucket caddy around it. I easily carry almost as much stuff as you.
Thank you so much for this video. I purchased a BS for my husband for Father's Day and he loves it. You are so right about going back and forth to get everything except I was the one going back and forth lol. I knew there had to be something to make cooking on the griddle more convenient and you shared it. I'm purchasing the Voyager bag today because of your video. Great video and I really appreciate your demonstration.
Thanks for this comparison. The Blackstone caddy definitely looks more well built than the other from Harbor Freight. What I recently bought is Husky mechanics tool cart from Home depot and I put all my accessories and cooking tools in it. I never have to worry about forgetting anything or running in and out for things again.
I also use a tool bag. I chose over the Blackstone it because of price and functionality. Blackstone is $50 vs tool bag less than $20. And as you showed the Blackstone doesn't have the individual storage locations like a tool bag. Great presentation of both.
Thanks Dave that was a really great comparison or review. I like the Blackstone bag because of the hard plastic bottom and looks good. You sold me on the harbor freight bag. I have on here in NC. I have always used my wife's picknick baskets to put all of my stuff in. You just throw it in and look for it when you need it!! Can't stand that. I am very OCD when it comes to cooking and tools. Wow great job my friend!
Thanks Dave love the show just got my Blackstone 36 a week and a half ago ,and we love it. I've used many of your tips for a complete success. We just moved to Fort Pierce below you from North Carolina Hopefully we can do a mega Blackstone cook one day!
Another great video. I really enjoy your channel. I would say it's a no brainer.....like you (OCD is a factor for me), but the Harbor Freight is $30 less and you can organize things so much better without having to dig to get to stuff in the large center section....again, great job and thanks!
Thank you for making this video and sharing your insights! I purchased the bag from Harbor Freight for my griddle and grilling utensils and spices and with the 20% off coupon it is even more of a deal!
Great video!! I loved the alternative! I found a milwaukee tool bag with a rubber bottom on FB marketplace for 20 bucks! It fits all my gear and since I'm a construction contractor most of my tools are milwaukee so it all fit. Great video Dave!
Hey Dave! What a great video! I was considering the Blackstone caddy, but wasn’t completely sold on it’s design and price...and never even thought of a tool caddy! GENIUS! I’m OCD too...I feel your pain🤣🤣🤣. I’m a new subbie, keep those videos coming! Thanks again!
Thank you for this. New subscriber and I must say you put up content us old guys can follow. I had a big tote that took up much more room than the little lady liked for my stuff. I went with the Harbor Freight bag and it works great. The Walmart "Expert Grill" bag was too small and I found the Blackstone caddy (not bad at all) to be inferior to your idea. Kudos to you my new friend.
Wow, amazing comparison and review, Dave! I’m definitely going to buy the one from Harbor Freight. Love that phrase, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” I definitely have this type of OCD too. I wonder where I get it from.
Hi Dave! I love watching your videos! I'm with you on the alternative tote from Harbor Freight. I am just as OCD and I would hate to dig around to find what I needed. Recalling alterations on your griddle technique, I'm sure you could come up with an idea to hold whatever else you needed. Keep the videos coming!
With both hands free like with the second one you can push the grill or the griddle itself around in case you have to use it away from the house, but still have to store it buy the house when not in use. That way you could take the supplies and the grill or griddle out to where you need it to be at the same time. Then the only separate trip would be for the food itself probably then.
Great video, love the idea, you never disappoint. I've been looking for something like this, I will definitely be using something like this. I think I like the second one you showed, As always I can't wait to see what's next with Dave.
I was looking for a similar solution for tailgating. We already have a fabric tote for dry goods and supplies. I ended up settling on a plastic Rubbermaid style tote for utensils, squeeze bottles etc. When we get home I leave the fabric tote in the garage and the one with dirty utensils goes in the dishwasher, tote and all.
Great video comparison. Really does that the Blackstone could have better functionality. Think I am going to get a prep station with a cabinet and to instead.
I store all my griddle equipment in a small tote (lockable tote), underneath my 36" air fryer.....completely sealed, keeps tools safe and clean and frees up space in the house. Ty
Very nice video... Have a weber genesis ii and a q-grill (late father's old grill)... just very recently got a blackstone 28-inch griddle to complement the grill, so I can sauté onions, sear asparagus, maybe one day do pancakes, etc.; everything you couldn't get away with on a grill with slats is what I want to eventually do on the blackstone... I just got the blackstone caddy shipped to me... been buying up a lot of the tools/accessories too... I might have considered the tool bag idea, because I am OCD too (Aspergers) about mis en place (every thing in its place)... but, cuz o' the Aspergers, I *also* want a "set" to be a "set"... in other words, It's all blackstone... I keep it all blackstone... like you wouldn't get a Chevy accessory for a Mercedes... So, I have a battle in my head right now: bring the caddy back or not to do the tool bag?... I wouldn't have as many spices as you; but I *do* have a few more handled tools and cast iron press and hamburger press than you had for your demo... a dredge and a round basting cover.... Subscribed to your channel... how do I see more blackstone secrets from you? and would I get notification a new video is out? Nice job explaining...
Thank you for watching and especially for taking time to comment! I can appreciate your dilema. I too, like sets but also like everything in its place. Since I made the video, I've added containers to the BS caddy. I went to a dollar store and bought a couple of large round plastic jars and cut the tops off to the height of the caddy. Also bought a retangular plastic basket and cut it to fit the caddy as well. With those, I have the option of putting handled tools in them but still keeping the open area as needed. Use your imagination and I'm sure you'll be able to make the BS caddy work for you with minimal added cost. Good luck, Dave
So, a snip from your reply: “ Also bought a retangular plastic basket and cut it to fit the caddy as well. With those, I have the option of putting handled tools in them but still keeping the open area as needed.” I wish I could picture what you’re talking about with a box in the caddy, and yet keeping open area (which is the large interior, I presume) open... elaborate with a picture, if RU-vid allows it?
Technically those are bench scrapper used in baking to scrap up dough and other things, as you can see he likes to use others thing not necessarily what they were originally designed for which is something I like about his channel brand name vs same thing on a common make sense way...you be the judge spend your money the way you want you earned it.
I'd rather lay my tools in the caddy than have the handles sticking up, possibly catching on things. It may just be a preference thing, but I'd go with the caddy.
go to home depot. get the solid plastic tool tote. that why if it get something spilled on it or in it. it is easy to clean up. and it stands up better then them soft sided bags.
Thank you for watching. There are many different styles and type of tool bags. and one with the plastic bottom might be just right for some. I wonder if they have the webbing? Worth checking out.
Thank you for watching and especially for taking time to comment! Hmm, good question. I no longer have the griddle with the surround. Maybe someone else does and can comment. Or, if you find one, please let us know. Thanks again.
Thank you for watching and especially for taking time to comment! I don't have a link but you can find a lot of different brands, styles, sizes and more at Harbor Freight, Lowes, Home Depot and more. I'm sure you find just the right size for you. Thanks!
Thank you for watching and especially for taking time to comment! Hi Teez Monkey. Actually, I was hoping the same thing. However, they were only about an inch wide and too tight to stretch. Only thing I could fit in them was the lighter. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for watching. Looks like you could order on line. Try this link: www.walmart.com/ip/Blackstone-Square-Squeeze-Bottle-with-Lid-Perfect-for-Oil-Water/824063989
That Blackstone caddy has some odd and disappointing design decisions. I suspect they will get some feedback and come out with a new model. They put a lot of emphasis on using only Blackstone accessories which is limiting. The side compartments are sagging from day one. The handle awkwardly attaches inside where it blocks items. The webbing has no lower edge to limit the tools from traveling down. No dedicated storage for the most common items: spatula, tongs, thermometer. They just wrapped a milk crate in nylon fabric and put it out there. Any weekend griddle guy couldn’t design a more usable tote. The fact that the Harbor Freight tool bag does a better job at less than half the price is further proof that some people will buy ANYTHING they slap a Blackstone label on
