re: Dawgrant Memorial Day Cookout Thread ™

If you want a good smoker at that price you really need to look at the Masterbuilt dual fuel (propane and charcoal) smoker. I have one and it is fairly easy to use. I've modified mine some to include a smoke generator to infuse more smoke into the smoker. Starting out a propane smoker (with the option of using charcoal as well) will be easier to use. LINK.

I also use an offset wood barrel smoker and have for many years but it just takes more tending to and is harder to regulate.