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Backwoods Smoker Competitor Review

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Backwoods Competitor

The standard Backwoods Competitor comes with stainless doors and latches, the new low profile smoke stack, non-removable water pan and splatter guard. Overall dimensions are 55″ tall including the stack, 24″wide, 32″ deep. Cooking chamber is 29″ tall, 20″ wide, and 20″ deep. Holds 8 racks 19.5″ x 19.5″ spaced 3 inches apart and an additional 7 racks can be added.

Here’s a Backwoods Smoker video from our pal, Malcom Reed, with HowToBBQRight.com Be sure to subscribe to The How To BBQ Right YouTube channel here.

The Competitor can BBQ 6 small turkeys, 32 slabs baby back ribs, 24 slabs of St. Louis cut ribs, 8 whole briskets, 16 to 20 Boston butts. Options include a heat diverter plate above the coals, casters, stand, tie down handles, cover, thermostat controller, additional shelf sliders, auto gas, auto waterfiller and drain.

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Product Information:

  • Model:
    Competitor
  • Item Price:
    $ 3.00
    *Price Subject To Change
  • Made in USA:
    yes
  • Review Method:
    Researched it from Afar
    We have researched this product from afar by gathering info from the manufacturer, owners, and other reliable sources, with our BS meters on high.
  • Primary Function:
    Smoker
  • Fuel:
    Charcoal
  • Primary Capacity:
    3042 square inches
    Extra Large and Commercial (about 150 burgers)

Published On: 4/4/2013 Last Modified: 11/7/2023

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