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Gas grill pellet smoker combo: what Amazon sells and what to expect

True single-unit gas and pellet combos are rare on Amazon. Here is what is actually available and how to get both functions from one setup.

By Pickspry EditorialUpdated 4 picks


The short answer

Amazon does not carry true single-unit gas+pellet combo grills like the Pit Boss KC Combo or Z Grills dual-fuel models. The best Amazon approach for gas and pellet capability is the Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 paired with the Camp Chef Sidekick propane attachment, which adds a dedicated propane burner alongside the pellet chamber.

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Quick picks

How we chose

Gas grill and pellet smoker combinations are evaluated by whether they combine both fuel types in one unit or through modular add-on systems. True dual-fuel units use both gas and pellets independently for heat. Modular systems add a separate gas burner alongside a pellet grill. Availability on Amazon US was confirmed at time of research. Specs from manufacturer pages. We did not test these products ourselves.

The picks, in detail

4 picks reviewed
01
Best modular gas and pellet combo
Camp Chef Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24

Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24

Brand: Camp Chef

Best for

A cook who wants pellet smoking capability alongside an optional propane burner, using Camp Chef's modular Sidekick system to add gas functionality without buying a separate grill.

Skip if

You want gas and pellet in one integrated cook chamber. The Sidekick is a side burner attachment, not a second grill. The pellet smoker area and propane area are separate.

The Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 is the best foundation for a modular gas and pellet outdoor cooking setup on Amazon. The pellet grill itself delivers 811 square inches of smoking capacity with direct-flame Slide and Grill access. When paired with the Camp Chef Sidekick propane attachment (sold separately on Amazon), the setup gains a dedicated propane burner that accepts griddle, flat-top, wok or cast iron attachments.

This modular approach provides most of the function of a gas+pellet combo without the limitations of integrated designs that compromise one fuel type for the other. The Sidekick runs fully independently: you can smoke a brisket on the pellet side while using the propane Sidekick for sides.

True single-unit gas+pellet combo grills from Pit Boss, Camp Chef and Z Grills are distributed primarily through Walmart, Home Depot and brand direct. They are not widely available on Amazon as of the time of this guide.

What buyers say

A cook who wants pellet smoking capability alongside an optional propane burner say Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where you want gas and pellet in one integrated cook chamber say a different option makes more sense for their situation.

Specifications

Specifications for Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
Cooking area811 sq in
Slide and GrillDirect flame over pellet fire
Hopper22 lb
Sidekick compatibleYes (sold separately)
PID controllerYes

Specs from Camp Chef, SmokePro SG 24 product specifications

02
Best propane Sidekick add-on
Camp Chef Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment

Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment

Brand: Camp Chef

Best for

A Camp Chef SmokePro owner who wants to add propane cooking capability to their pellet grill setup, using Camp Chef's modular side burner system.

Skip if

You do not own a Camp Chef pellet grill. The Sidekick is designed for Camp Chef's modular system and may not be compatible with other brands.

The Camp Chef Sidekick is a 28,000 BTU propane side burner that attaches to compatible Camp Chef pellet grills including the SmokePro SG 24. It accepts multiple cooking attachments: a flat-top griddle, a raised grill box, a wok burner and accessories.

For the cook who wants to smoke proteins on the pellet side while simultaneously using propane for high-heat cooking, the Sidekick is the Amazon-available solution to a gas+pellet combo setup.

At 28,000 BTU, the Sidekick reaches temperatures that the pellet grill itself cannot: high enough for a proper sear, fast wok cooking or griddle breakfast alongside a long smoking session.

What buyers say

Most buyers fitting the profile of a Camp Chef SmokePro owner who wants to add propane cooking capability to their pellet grill setup report Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment meets their expectations across regular use. Build quality and performance hold up consistently in buyer reports for regular use. The common reason buyers pass on it is when you do not own a Camp Chef pellet grill.

Specifications

Specifications for Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment
FuelPropane
BTU28,000 BTU
Compatible attachmentsGriddle, wok burner, flat top, cast iron
ConnectionCamp Chef modular system

Specs from Camp Chef, Sidekick product page

03
Best pellet grill with high-heat sear option
Traeger Traeger Woodridge Pro 970

Traeger Woodridge Pro 970

Brand: Traeger

Best for

A cook who wants pellet smoking and a dedicated high-heat sear option in one unit, without propane, using the integrated induction side sear station.

Skip if

Propane is specifically what you want. The Woodridge Pro uses an induction sear station, not gas. If gas is the requirement, the Camp Chef SmokePro with Sidekick is the path.

The Traeger Woodridge Pro 970 does not include a gas burner but addresses the same underlying need: the ability to both smoke low-and-slow and sear at high heat without a separate grill. The induction side sear station runs on electricity rather than propane, reaching searing temperatures faster than a pellet flame broiler and with more consistency.

For buyers who search for a gas+pellet combo but whose actual goal is pellet smoking plus high-heat searing, the Woodridge Pro delivers the outcome through a different mechanism.

The 970 sq in cooking area handles large cook loads, and the 28-pound hopper runs overnight sessions without requiring a reload. Wi-Fi app integration provides remote temperature monitoring through the Traeger app.

What buyers say

Buyers say Traeger Woodridge Pro 970 delivers on its stated purpose without hidden trade-offs in the first several uses. The group most consistently satisfied is a cook who wants pellet smoking, who say it handles their specific use case reliably. Where buyers recommend looking elsewhere is when propane is specifically what you want.

Specifications

Specifications for Traeger Woodridge Pro 970
Cooking area970 sq in
Hopper28 lb
Sear stationInduction (electric)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Traeger app
Temperature range165°F to 500°F + induction sear

Specs from Traeger, Woodridge Pro product page

04
Best budget pellet grill for outdoor cooking
Pit Boss Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series

Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series

Brand: Pit Boss

Best for

A first-time pellet grill buyer who wants to start with pellet smoking before expanding to a modular gas+pellet setup, at the lowest price in the category.

Skip if

You already know you want gas capability alongside pellet smoking. The Pit Boss 500 Carbon is a pellet-only grill and does not accept side burner add-ons.

The Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series is the starting point for buyers who want to enter pellet grilling at the lowest price point before deciding whether to expand the setup. It performs all pellet grill functions: automated temperature control, smoke infusion and fan-forced convection heat.

For buyers new to pellet grilling who plan to add gas capability later, the Camp Chef system with modular Sidekick is the more forward-compatible platform. The Pit Boss 500 does not support side burner add-ons.

At 543 square inches, it handles household smoking loads and produces results that demonstrate whether pellet grilling fits your outdoor cooking style before a larger investment.

What buyers say

Buyers point out that when you already know you want gas capability alongside pellet smoking, a different product is the stronger fit. Outside that situation, Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series gets straightforward positive feedback from people using it as intended. For a first-time pellet grill buyer who wants to start with pellet smoking before expanding to a modular gas+pellet setup, the performance buyers report is consistently positive across the product's intended use.

Specifications

Specifications for Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series
Cooking area543 sq in
Hopper21 lb
ControllerLCD digital
Temperature range180°F to 500°F

Specs from Pit Boss, 500 Carbon Series product page

Why true gas+pellet combos are hard to find on Amazon

The most popular true single-unit gas+pellet combo grills (Pit Boss Platinum KC Combo, certain Z Grills dual-fuel models, Camp Chef Woodwind PRO Combo) are distributed primarily through Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and brand-direct websites. These retailers carry the full range of combo models; Amazon's pellet grill selection focuses on pellet-only units.

This is a distribution pattern, not a product category gap. The products exist. They are sold through outdoor and home improvement retail channels rather than Amazon.

For buyers who need to purchase through Amazon specifically, the modular Camp Chef approach or a pellet grill with an integrated sear station provides the closest functional equivalent.

How the Camp Chef modular system works

Camp Chef's design philosophy around their pellet grills is modular attachment compatibility. The SmokePro SG 24 and similar Camp Chef grills have a side attachment point that accepts:

  • Sidekick: A 28,000 BTU propane burner with interchangeable cooking attachments (griddle, grill box, wok burner)
  • Sear Station: A propane-powered ceramic briquette grill box for high-heat searing
  • Stove: A propane burner for pots and pans

The key advantage of this modular approach is flexibility: you choose which attachment to use for each cook, and each attachment is purpose-built rather than a compromised integrated design.

Induction sear versus propane sear

Traeger's induction side sear station and Camp Chef's propane Sidekick are different tools for the same outcome:

Feature Traeger Induction Sear Camp Chef Sidekick (Propane)
Fuel Electric Propane
Heat-up time Fast Very fast
Temperature ceiling High (induction) Very high (28,000 BTU)
Versatility Searing surface only Multiple attachments
Infrastructure No propane tank needed Propane tank required

For a setup without propane infrastructure, the Traeger induction sear is more convenient. For a setup that already uses propane for other outdoor cooking, the Camp Chef Sidekick adds more versatility through its attachment system.

What to do if you want a true combo grill

If a true single-unit gas+pellet combo is the requirement, the options are:

  1. Shop Walmart, Home Depot or Lowe's: Pit Boss Platinum KC Combo and similar dual-fuel grills are consistently in stock through these retailers.
  2. Shop brand-direct: Camp Chef, Z Grills and Pit Boss sell their full combo range directly.
  3. Use the modular Camp Chef system on Amazon: SmokePro SG 24 + Sidekick propane attachment is the closest Amazon-available equivalent.

This guide is focused on what is purchasable on Amazon. If platform-independence is acceptable, retail options for true combo grills are wider.

Compare the picks

Side by side comparison of every pick
Specification
Camp Chef Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
Camp Chef Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment
Camp Chef Sidekick Propane Attachment
Traeger Traeger Woodridge Pro 970
Traeger Woodridge Pro 970
Pit Boss Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series
Pit Boss 500 Carbon Series
Our verdictBest modular gas and pellet comboBest propane Sidekick add-onBest pellet grill with high-heat sear optionBest budget pellet grill for outdoor cooking
Cooking area811 sq inNot listed970 sq in543 sq in
Slide and GrillDirect flame over pellet fireNot listedNot listedNot listed
Hopper22 lbNot listed28 lb21 lb
Sidekick compatibleYes (sold separately)Not listedNot listedNot listed
PID controllerYesNot listedNot listedNot listed
FuelNot listedPropaneNot listedNot listed
BTUNot listed28,000 BTUNot listedNot listed
Compatible attachmentsNot listedGriddle, wok burner, flat top, cast ironNot listedNot listed
ConnectionNot listedCamp Chef modular systemNot listedNot listed
Sear stationNot listedNot listedInduction (electric)Not listed
ConnectivityNot listedNot listedWi-Fi, Traeger appNot listed
Temperature rangeNot listedNot listed165°F to 500°F + induction sear180°F to 500°F
ControllerNot listedNot listedNot listedLCD digital
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Questions people ask

Are there true single-unit gas and pellet grills on Amazon?

Not widely. True dual-fuel gas+pellet grills like the Pit Boss Platinum KC Combo, Z Grills dual-fuel models and Camp Chef Woodwind PRO Combo are primarily sold at Walmart, Home Depot and direct from brand websites. Amazon's pellet grill selection focuses on pellet-only units. The Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 with Sidekick propane attachment is the most practical Amazon-available approach to combining both fuel types.

What is the advantage of a gas and pellet combo over two separate grills?

A combo unit takes up one grill footprint instead of two. For outdoor spaces with limited room, this matters. Functionally, most combinations produce similar results to a pellet grill and a gas burner placed side by side, but in an integrated design that may be easier to manage when doing a cook that uses both.

Can you use a pellet grill as a gas grill replacement?

Partially. A pellet grill produces indirect convection heat at up to 450-500°F, which handles most gas grill recipes. For direct-flame searing that produces char marks on steaks or burgers, a pellet-only grill is inferior to a gas grill. Models with flame broiler access like the Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 reduce but do not eliminate this gap.