# What smoker should we get?

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**Created:** [June 3, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-smoker-should-we-get/1019151 "2025-06-03T04:39:54Z")\
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I have a Weber Smoky Mountain, which is a vertical, or bullet-style smoker, which I’ve been very happy with. But if you plan to do a lot of whole briskets, a rectangular model like a Camp Chef Woodwind Pro may be best.

> [@CairoCarol](#):
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> In particular: can we get rid of our Weber grills, or should we keep one?

> [@Fear\_Itself](#):
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> Keep the Weber for grilling. Buy a smoker for smoking. Peaceful coexistence.

What I was going to say-- Keep the Weber grills! They’re two different tools for two different uses. Except, a Weber kettle grill can do some fine smoking as well. I’ve [cooked whole briskets on a kettle grill using an America’s Test Kitchen method](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecued-beef-brisket/965672/51), and every time it came out magnificent.

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