Hunsaker Vortex Smokers is a family owned business offering unique Upright Barrel Smokers, made by a competition smokers for competition smokers. At the heart of Hunsaker’s design is their Vortex Charcoal Basket which is meant to provide even heat and reduce hot spots. The Vortex Charcoal basket may be purchased separately for use in other drum smokers or full size Weber Smokey Mountain Smokers. They also sell Hunsaker kits for those who want to build their own Upright Drum Smokers.