The Dude Awarded 2024 Gray's Best from Gray’s Sporting Journal
Gray’s Sporting Journal has been the premier sporting literary journal in the United States for over 50 years. It has featured many literary luminaries, and launched the careers of numerous authors. Jim Harrison, Peter Matthiesson, John Bodio, Pete Fromm, Tom Rosenbauer, John Geirach, and many, many others have been published in Gray’s. Additionally, Gray’s publishes significant historical works of both fiction and non-fiction, as well as poetry, art history, and more.
Gray’s Best is an annual award given to products in the outdoor industry that are, in the estimation of their editorial board, worthy of special distinction for quality, function, and durability.
Excerpt from the Article:
"Nothing contributes more to the ambiance of an evening outdoors than a roaring fire, but the irony has always been that the bigger the pit, the more anchored it becomes to whatever spot you’ve chosen. Whether that place hap- pens to be deer camp, lakeside patio or mountain villa, the one thing they all have in common is that, once established, any fire pit weighing hundreds of pounds is there for the long haul. That’s where The Dude ($1,200) abides, unfazed by limitations that hinder others. Boasting an easily transportable basin that weighs just 35 pounds and a roomy 24-inch diameter offering ample cook space,The Dude is plenty burly enough to last three lifetimes. Lightweight, segmented legs provide added mobility and an economy of scale that allows you to enjoy it anywhere. Like many innovative products released on a limited basis dur- ing the days of Covid, The Dude debuted slowly and has been around a little bit longer than most “Gray’s Best” winners. But no matter. Today, it stands alone as the perfect companion for your tailgate party, beach trip or anywhere else you want to en- joy a blazing fire without having to leave it all behind when the party is over."
