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Element Grill by Fuego
Turn Up the Heat with Some California Cool
By Dusty Overby
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Name: Dusty Overby
Email: doverby@gearpatrol.com
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About: Gents… my name is Dusty. To date, I have been resident amongst the masses of Gear Patrol devotees. Now, I have received a different calling. My charge is to shrug off the casual and carefree life of one who solely reads; I am to eschew the selfish pleasures man-info consumption, and to, instead, contribute mighty works of journalistic prowess suitable for the enlightenment of the Gear Patrol audience.
I’m sure that we would all agree that Gear Patrol shines as a bright beacon in the world of Men’s Lifestyle and Leisure. With numerous other sites and magazines vying for your attention, you read Gear Patrol because it cuts through the worthless flotsam and jetsam the other sites and blogs rehash day in and day out, bringing you a unique perspective on the latest gizmos and whatnots that matter to you. Well, it just so happens that I majored in gizmos and minored in whatnots.
Hopefully, my background and experiences will allow me to deliver piping-hot and tasty content direct to you from my areas of expertise. I was schooled in the beautiful Southeastern U.S. of A. There I spent only a modicum of time in actual class; instead wisely opting to hone other skills such as video game dominance (Ed: Dusty’s GoldenEye skills were unparalleled - full stop), media and entertainment studies, and indulging my competitive nature.
Post graduation, I sojourned for three years in southern Germany. There, I garnered a great appreciation for European culture as well as their longstanding brewing traditions/skills. Needless to say, travel is up there on my list of personal passions. Now I am back in the States where, by day, I work in sales and marketing in the construction industry. Also, I’m an on-again, off-again runner who enjoys many outdoor activities, preeminent among them being a fanatical, though rarely fantastical, golfer.
That being said, you may have to indulge some of my written idiosyncrasies. If my posts get too wacky, surely someone will let me know (Eric?). I plan to bring a bit of wit and wisdom to a community that clearly already has them in spades. Fellow readers, I shall do you proud by helping advance Gear Patrol in advancing you. After all, it’s a good bet that at least some of what entertains me just might entertain you too.
Dusty can be reached for question or comments via e-mail at doverby@gearpatrol.com.See Authors Posts (167) on Wed, Jul 8, 2009
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When it comes to buying a grill, there’s no doubt that your primary concern is finding a unit that can get the job done. Every man needs a deckhand that will help him sear, char, and grill with the greatest of ease and aplomb. Now, thanks to Fuego and their new Element Grill, there’s no reason that your fiery friend can’t look good in the process. Due out this month, the grill will be offered in four finishes, seen after the jump.
Read on for more details and photos.
The Element represents an impressive fusion of form and function. Its handsome, modern looks are immediately apparent and, with a square footprint of only 27″ on each side, the Element can fit unobtrusively into nearly any space. I’m particularly keen on the grill’s ability to hide its otherwise unsightly fuel source, the ubiquitous propane tank.
Functionally, the Element offers up a 24,000 BTU, dual-zone burner that offers you indirect heat for roasting or baking via zone 1 as well as the direct heat you need for traditional grilling when you engage zone 2. Additionally, as specially designed lid create convection for faster closed cooking. In addition to the included cast-iron grill, Fuego offers an optional pizza stone and griddle surface to increase the Element’s versatility. Additional features include a swing-out wood prep tray and a swivel caster base.
If you’ve been dodging your grill duties for fear of cluttering up your minimalist outdoor living space, your excuses are done. Get in line for an Element grill and retake your right to feed on the open flame.
Cost: $399 - $599 (Pre-Order Only at Present, But Receive a Free Cover)

Cool! Grillin' with R2D2!
I want one.
I agree that the only misstep by Fuego on this one is not including a vocalization option. Having your grill doot and deet with you would be priceless.
Makes me miss having a place to grill.