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There really is nothing like an open fire. I love my firepit. I still need to cook some tomahawks on it. I love sitting around the fire with some beers. Good times!
Personally I really like Masterbuilt. I have a 40 inch Masterbuilt electric smoker and have had it for 5 years. Never really had any problems. I replaced the wood chip tray once but that's it.
I second that. I was lucky. My wife's uncle gave me an old New Brunfels stick burner. It just has some rust I have to clean off but it's an older heavier duty smoker. Works great!