Grill & outdoor cooking equipment 3PL & fulfillment services
Reliable third party logistics provider for grills & outdoor cooking equipment
Our logistics experts excel at handling the heavy lifting required for grill and outdoor cooking equipment fulfillment.
We specialize in big, heavy & bulky items, taking the complexity out of shipping these challenging products while helping you save significantly through our exclusive carrier discounts.
Specialized fulfillment for heavy, bulky grills
and outdoor cooking equipment
Red Stag specializes in fulfilling bulky, heavy grills and outdoor cooking equipment with expert care and precision. Some of the products we fulfill include:
Gas grills & smokers
Pellet grills
Charcoal BBQ grills
Kamado-style ceramic grills
Portable camping stoves
Pizza ovens
Outdoor kitchen islands
Grill covers & weatherproofing
Propane tanks & regulators
Smoker boxes
One of the reasons we moved to Red Stag is because they had secured big discounts with their carriers. If you’re a brand with large products, high surcharges for big and heavy items can really kill you.
Red Stag went really aggressive on cutting down those costs with the carriers, and they could pass the savings on to us.
Jon Blair
Former CFO/COO at Guardian Bikes | Founder at FreeToGrowCFO.com
Why partnering with a 3PL built for large items like grills & outdoor cooking equipment benefits your brand:
Specialized shipping solutions
Shipping bulky grills and outdoor cooking equipment is costly. Through our collective client volume, we’ve negotiated exceptional discounts with national carriers specifically for oversized, heavy products that typically incur significant dimensional weight charges.
Purpose-built facilities
Our warehouses feature expanded clearances, spacious aisles, and specialized handling equipment for heavy items. Your grills and smokers aren’t a burden—they’re exactly what our facilities and team were designed to handle with proper care and expertise.
Ironclad protection guarantees
Premium outdoor cooking equipment represents a substantial investment for your brand. That’s why we offer zero damage, zero loss guarantees. If your valuable grills or smokers are damaged or mishandled, we’ll cover full replacement costs and provide additional compensation.
Expert human handling
While competitors force bulky items through systems designed for small parcels, we employ a strategic blend of specialized automation and skilled team members specifically trained to handle grills and outdoor cooking equipment with the attention they demand.
Common challenges of grills & outdoor cooking equipment fulfillment & shipping to customers
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Grills and outdoor cooking equipment are bulky, heavy, and often awkwardly shaped, requiring specialized handling equipment and robust packaging to prevent damage.
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Many grills contain multiple fragile components such as glass windows, temperature gauges, and propane regulators that need careful protection during transit.
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Propane grills and accessories must comply with hazardous materials shipping regulations, while wood pellet grills require moisture protection for fuel components.
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Precise shipping helps to avoid costly returns from customers with damage through the shipping process, particularly with high-value outdoor cooking products.
The Red Stag Story
Focusing on big, heavy and bulky fulfillment since 2012
In 2011, our co-founders were on their third 3PL and at their wit’s end.
Their sporting goods e-commerce company was growing rapidly. But fulfillment was a major problem— late deliveries to customers, lost inventory, and package mixups were costing them dearly—in both money and customer loyalty.
One of the problems? Their inventory was heavy and bulky. And the 3PLs were struggling with the (literal) heavy lifting.
This was the moment Red Stag was born.
And since our very first client was our owners’ sporting goods company, we purpose-built our operations to handle big, heavy, and bulky fulfillment from day 1.
Grills & outdoor cooking equipment fulfillment isn’t the only thing we have going for us…
US support team with dedicated account managers
You never get lost in the shuffle at Red Stag Fulfillment. Need to pick up the phone and talk to someone today? You got it. We aren’t going to send you down a support ticket rabbit hole with an outsourced rep.
Clean and organized warehouses
This should be a given for any 3PL, right? Sadly, it’s not. Cleanliness and organization are two of the best leading indicators of a successful operation. We’re proud of our warehouses and welcome you to come see for yourself, anytime.
Privately owned
12 years later, our co-founders still own 100% of Red Stag. They’re in it for the long haul. No venture capital pushing for growth at all costs. No 4PL shenanigans. We value a reliable and consistent fulfillment experience that brings peace of mind to operators.
Not convinced?
We get it, this is a difficult decision.
Your products are the life of your brand, and having them at the mercy of an outsourced partner requires a lot of trust.
That’s why we have one of the most in-depth consultative sales processes in the industry to make sure you find the very best fit—even if it’s not us (we turn away over 95% of companies, helping them find better fits instead!).
Send us some info and we will help point you in the right direction.
Red Stag grill & outdoor cooking equipment fulfillment FAQs
What are Red Stag Fulfillment’s guarantees?
We have 4 guarantees: 1) All inventory is received and ready to ship within 2 business days, 2) ZERO inventory shrinkage, 3) 100% on-time shipping, and 4) 100% order accuracy.
If we ship your grill or outdoor cooking equipment late, we’ll pay you $50 directly. If we miss our receiving guarantee, we’ll pay you $50 per late delivery. If an order is inaccurate, we’ll pay you $50 and cover the shipping costs to fix the mistake. And if we ever lose an item from your inventory, we’ll reimburse you for your cost.
These guarantees exist because we understand the impact fulfillment issues can have on your business and customer satisfaction, especially with high-value items like grills and outdoor cooking equipment.
Where are Red Stag Fulfillment’s warehouses?
Red Stag Fulfillment strategically operates two warehouse hubs, one in Sweetwater, Tennessee (Knoxville) and one in Salt Lake City, Utah. We’ve determined that two warehouses—one located central to each coast—provides optimal shipping times while minimizing costly inventory balancing between locations.
This strategic placement allows us to efficiently ship bulky items like grills, smokers, and outdoor cooking stations to 96% of U.S. addresses within 2 days. Warehouse placement is a complex issue, but after discussing this with clients and experiencing the benefits, they consistently appreciate our two-location approach.
What is Red Stag Fulfillment’s pricing?
Pricing is custom to each client, as no two stores and shipping needs are alike. We strive to get the best rates whenever possible and are proud to have negotiated the best shipping discounts in the industry for big, bulky, and heavy packages like grills and outdoor cooking equipment.
Will Red Stag Fulfillment integrate with my store?
Yes, your store will integrate with Red Stag. No matter which online retail platform you use, we’ll sync it with our system. We have APIs for all the major ecommerce platforms and can provide custom integrations for unique circumstances, ensuring seamless order processing for your grills and outdoor cooking equipment.
