Amazen, Which one would be best for me?

Pops6927 Built a similar sized smoke house and mounted a mail box with 1 AMNPS on the side. You may want to shoot him a PM for details...JJ

Adam, morning and welcome to the forum....  I have the pellet AMNPS....  I use it is a MES 30 electric smoker... It works very well....  Depending on your fuel source, propane for instance, flame will consumer the smoke and it is gone... to overcome that situation, introducing the smoke above the flame is a must....  Thin wispy smoke gives the best flavor..... too much smoke is bitter....   If necessary, the AMNPS can be lit from both ends putting out twice the smoke...  Stronger tasting woods can be used also for more smoke flavor...

To answer you question, I think the tube smoker puts out at least twice as much smoke as the AMNPS from what Todd has said on occasion... The AMNPS will allow for flexibility...   You can always buy a 2nd AMNPS in the future if lighting both ends doesn't give the results you are looking for...

My recommendation.... Buy 1 AMNPS and an assortment of pellets...  Do something similar to the mailbox mod for it to sit in....   Enjoy the Thin Blue Smoke and NO creosote flavor of the meat...

I did a thread on the mailbox mods.... click on the link below.... Pops is included in the thread along with other members mods....  

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...0-new-pictures-for-attaching-elbow-to-mailbox

I have a vertical smoker similar in size to yours, 23 1/2" X 23 1/2" X 6' that I use a AMNPS5X8 in and am very happy with. I like that I can light one or both ends to control the amount of smoke.

The guys got you covered!

Try (1) AMNPS 5x8

If you need another let me know

TJ

The flame will burn some of the smoke if it passes thru

Try it without an external box first, and then make one if you need to