Essential Grilling Gear for Your Tiny Apartment

An apron pulls double duty. It protects your clothes from meat juice, sure. But it also functions as a wearable storage unit. This canvas (read: washable) apron has two lap pockets, a triple check pocket, and small towel loop, making it capable of storing a junk drawer’s worth of cooking tools. $114

If you hate grilling with propane, try these: binchotan coals from famed Thai restaurant Pok Pok made from orchard-grown rambutan fruit wood. They're larger and more expensive than the standard briquettes you’d buy at Ace Hardware. But they look insanely cool. Oh yes and also, they burn with a consistent, even heat that’ll make your grilling more efficient. You’re going to want a charcoal chimney to start these bad boys, but once the fire’s rolling, it won’t stop for more than four hours. $9

So you don’t eat meat? That’s cool. Grill your veggies to perfection with these stainless steel baskets that sit atop your grill’s grates. Flames lick up through the perforations, giving your zucchini and peppers robust flavors and just enough color. Bonus: When your vegetables are done, you can let the baskets cool and use them as serving dishes. $25

Chances are good you don’t have room for a separate smoker. If not, this handy little smoker box will do the trick. Fill the bottom of the 12 x 10-inch aluminum box with wood chips or herbs, stick it on the grill, and wait for delicious smoke to infuse that rack of ribs. $40

Alright, fine. This spatula isn’t especially small, but it is patriotic. Happy Fourth of July! $75