The Vacances Portable BBQ may just become your favorite beach accessory. It’s lightweight and easy to carry and comes in stylish colors like pink, turquoise, and green, as well as a more-standard black ($69-$82). The little grill is a smoker, as well, and ideal to take to a park, tailgating, or camping. Air vents in the lid control the temperature and smoke. The 14-inch grate can easily fit a half-dozen burgers with hot dogs squeezed in between. It’s the right size to keep in the trunk of your car just in case you find the perfect spot for an impromptu cookout. Available at Kitchenwitch, 671 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 617-524-6800, and Urban Outfitters, selected locations, www.urbanoutfitters.com. ANN TRIEGER KURLAND

Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at atrieger@comcast.net.