i have 2 types of smokers/grill...i have the pellet ran Treager, and the charcoal BIG Green Egg....we cook competively during the summers. I like them both...both have there plus sides...cant go wrong with either of these...they are alittle pricey but we use ours all the time...even in the winter:)....they are an extension of our kitchen...pizzas, cookies, and even cakes....im addicted...