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Best smokers for competition / serious
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Precise, capable cookers used by serious pitmasters. 6 models that fit.
| Smoker | Fuel | Size | Ease | Tier | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recteq RT-700 | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | Premium | Amazon → | |
 | Weber Smokey Mountain 22" | Charcoal / drum | Large | Semi (some tending) | Premium | Amazon → |
| Lang 36 Patio | Offset (stick burner) | Large | Hands-on (fire-tending) | High-end / competition | Amazon → | |
 | Traeger Timberline | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | High-end / competition | Amazon → |
| Yoder Wichita Loaded | Offset (stick burner) | Large | Hands-on (fire-tending) | High-end / competition | Amazon → | |
| Yoder YS640S | Pellet | Large | Set-and-forget | High-end / competition | Amazon → |
Other needs: Beginners · Authentic wood/charcoal flavor · Large gatherings · set-and-forget