Outset Q177 Cast Iron Wood Chip Smoker Box
- Fuel Type: Charcoal
- Power Source: Wood
- Form Factor: Rectangular Box
- Outer Material: Iron
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wood chip box for flavoring food on an existing grill, not a smoker in its own right. Buy it to add smoke, not to replace a smoker.
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ASIN: B00155PNMYModel: Q177Category: Smokers
Overview
Sized at just 5.25 x 8.25 x 1.25 inches, the Outset Q177 is a wood smoking box meant to sit inside an existing gas or charcoal grill, not a standalone smoker despite the product name.
Wood goes inside the box, heat from the grill's own burner or coals makes it smolder, and vents let smoke reach the food above. The small chamber holds a limited amount of chips per load, so longer cooks need refills partway through.
- Wood fuel type for smoke flavor, not primary cooking
- Compact 5.25 x 8.25 x 1.25 inch size
- Designed as an add-on for grills you already own
Who it's for
Good for anyone who already owns a gas or charcoal grill and wants smoky flavor without buying a dedicated smoker. Not a fit for someone shopping for a standalone unit with its own cooking chamber.
Pros and cons
- Adds smoke flavor to any existing gas or charcoal grill
- Small enough to fit inside most grill interiors
- No material spec listed for the box itself
- Small capacity means refilling chips on longer cooks
Performance notes
The box works by holding wood chips close enough to the grill's heat source to smolder rather than burn outright, releasing smoke through vents into the cooking area. Because the chamber is small, chip capacity and smoke duration are limited, and results depend on how hot the grill runs underneath it.
Specifications
| Brand | Outset |
|---|---|
| Model | Q177 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.2 poundslower than 92% of 121 smokers |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 1.2 × 5.2 × 1.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Power Source | Wood |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Iron |
| Inner Material | stainless_steel |
| Color | Wood Chip Smoking Box: Cast Iron |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Grill Smoker Box |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Rectangular Box |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Wood Chip Smoking Box For Gas Grill |
| Part Number | Q177 |
Closest rivals on specs
Camerons Extra Fine Mesquite BBQ Wood Chips 2 lb- Item Weight 1.2 vs 1.34 pounds (-10%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Outset Q177 work as a standalone smoker?
No. Its dimensions show a wood chip box meant to sit inside a gas or charcoal grill, not a self-contained cooking chamber.
What fuel does the Q177 use?
Wood, which smolders inside the box to produce smoke rather than direct heat.
How big is the Outset Q177?
5.25 x 8.25 x 1.25 inches, small enough to fit inside most grill interiors.