I got an MES40 3 years ago for Father's day. It was a fine smoker for me, but the heating element gave out for the 2nd time and I think I'm ready to move onto something of a different design. Now, the best way for me to do that is to buy the thing at Home Depot, since I have all kinds of credit there and a 10% off coupon. There are a couple of options that I saw there I found interesting:
1. Buy an offset. They have quite a few models within my general price range. One example is this Char-griller offset: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Gr...arcoal-or-Wood-Smoker-in-Black-8125/206282469. I don't expect to use it as a grill, but I suppose it's nice that I can if I wanted to.
2. Buy a Traeger Pellet Grill. HD has quite a few of these available, and I know the name Traeger (though that doesn't mean squat, I know!)
Really, this is about philosophy. The pellet looks like it's really easy to use and manage, while the offset will require more active management.
What are some of the general thoughts in this area?
1. Buy an offset. They have quite a few models within my general price range. One example is this Char-griller offset: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Gr...arcoal-or-Wood-Smoker-in-Black-8125/206282469. I don't expect to use it as a grill, but I suppose it's nice that I can if I wanted to.
2. Buy a Traeger Pellet Grill. HD has quite a few of these available, and I know the name Traeger (though that doesn't mean squat, I know!)
Really, this is about philosophy. The pellet looks like it's really easy to use and manage, while the offset will require more active management.
What are some of the general thoughts in this area?