I love it as much as the #2! I have done beef short ribs, butts, salmon, arctic char, and spare ribs with it and it all rocked. I have found that since I use so little wood, just a few ounces, it helps to place it closer to the back end of the wood box to make sure it is used. I also am finding the wood not as consumed as in the #2, but it is just an observation, not a scientific study of wood usage. Still, the food is coming out great and I love the size.I can get whole rib racks on it and full length salmon sides. Wonderful smoker!