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Napoleon TravelQ 285X with Cart Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

The new Napoleon TravelQ 285X is one impressive little clam shell style portable gasser, with some unique features not found from competitors. We reviewed it and award this tailgater our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Platinum Medal. The fold out scissor cart is one of the most solid versions we've seen.

Pitmaster IQ110 Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

Read our analysis of the Pitmaster IQ110, a straightforward temperature controller for charcoal grills and smokers. We gave it a Bronze Medal.

BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

See our detailed test and evaluation of the BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi thermostatic controller that received a Gold Medal for its full feature set, ease of use, and good performance. This electronic controller regulates the temperature of wood-fired or charcoal cookers during those long barbecue sessions.

BBQ Guru DigiQ Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

See our complete review of the BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2, a thermostatic controller for charcoal or wood cookers with an extra probe to monitor food temps. We give it a Silver Medal for its feature set and performance.

Smoke E Z Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The Smoke E Z is not a smoker, but an effective accessory that turns your inexpensive Charcoal Kettle into a smoker and doubles cooking capacity. We tested this clever device and awarded it our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.

Klose 20″ x 36″ Heavy Duty Pipe Smoker Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal goes to The Klose 20" x 30" residential offset smoker. Read our review. With 720 square inches of primary cook surface the 20" x 36" Heavy Duty Pipe Smoker can handle 12 to 20 people. BBQ Pits by Klose has made some of the most highly regarded pits since 1986. Many top competitors use Klose pits.

Klose 20″ x 42″ Grill Chef Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

The 20" x 42" Grill Chef is one of Klose Pit's most popular residential cookers and WOW! What BBQ aficionado wouldn't want this in their backyard? Read our review. Klose is one of the most respected names in competition "stick burners": offset smokers that burn logs in a side firebox. This baby earns our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.

Klose 30″ by 8ft Upright Slow Smoker Ultimate Cook Off and Catering Rig Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Klose Pits has made some of the most highly regarded BBQ smokers since 1986. Read our review of this 30 inch x 6 foot competition pit that has all the bells and whistles and earns our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal. The model pictured in our review is loaded with options like over size tires, chrome Mags and counterweights for the doors.

Jambo Pits J-5 Model Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Jambo Pits' offset smokers produce award winning BBQ in sleek, colorful trailer mounted rigs that often resemble hot rods. Read our review to learn why their quality construction and thoughtful design features make Jambo the choice of many award winning competitive teams and earn our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.

Jambo Pits J-3 Model Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Jambo Pits' offset smokers produce award winning BBQ in sleek, colorful trailer mounted rigs that often resemble hot rods. Read our review to learn why their quality construction and thoughtful design features make Jambo the choice of many award winning competitive teams and earn our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

Pitmaker BBQ Safe Smoker Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Pitmaker BBQ Safe Smoker is a scaled down version of their popular Vault Smoker. Like all Pitmaker cookers we have reviewed, the Safe has heavy insulation, durable construction and plenty of colorful options for the exterior. These well made, well designed smokers get our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.

Pitmaker BBQ Vault Smoker Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Pitmaker's popular BBQ Vault cabinet smoker has big capacity. Each shelf is designed to hold two standard catering pans. We reviewed these solid, heavily insulated cookers which are known for durability, superb performance and colorful finishes. These well made, well designed smokers get our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.

Lang 36″ Hybrid Patio Model Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Read our review of Lang's 36" Hybrid Patio Smoker combines their popular 36" residential smoker with a 30" charcoal grill. We always give thumbs down to low cost combos that are a gas grill bolted to a cheap offset smoker because each side is poor quality Not so with Lang's superb Hybrid which earns our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

Lang 36″ Original Patio Model Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

We tested and reviewed the Lang 36" Original Patio Model. Like all Lang smokers, the 36" Original has their signature reverse flow design which some believe provides more even air and heat flow than traditional offsets. We award our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal to this model which is Lang's most popular for residential use.

Auber SYL-1615SYS-W Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

Read our comprehensive review of the Auber SYL-1615SYS-W thermostatic controller that we gave a Gold Medal for its ease of use and excellent performance. It automatically regulates the temperature in charcoal or wood-fired cookers as fuel is consumed during those long barbecue sessions.

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