Slow 'N Sear® Travel Kettle Grill

This is the perfect travel grill, and includes some creature comforts that are missing from the Weber Smokey Joe. First off, it's slightly larger than the Smokey Joe (18" vs 14") but it's still easier to transport due to the lid bail that doubles as a lid lock. Some other upgrades that make this worth the price difference are the inclusion of a slow n sear insert for 2 zone cooking, the improved bottom vent with extended handle, Improved handle on the top vent temperature port, and smoke hole. I initially thought the smoke hole was a gimmick, but I've found it useful in low and slow cooking. You can close off the bottom vent and use the smoke hole for air intake on really low temp cooks. I really do think the SNS travel kettle is worth more than the double the price you'll pay versus a Smokey Joe.

Its a high quality excellent grill. Has features other big brands dont have like a large ash blade and a port hole for a temp probe, heat shield for the lid handle and a plastic handle on the lid vent ferris wheel. Did I mention it comes with an excellent temp gauge on the lid? It doesn’t stop there. Comes with quality built grill grate that freely spins to move your protein from hot and fast to slow and sear. Grate is hinged to let you add more fuel if needed. And for good measure it offers a slow and sear charcoal tray. I love it. BUT!! They can improve in one area. Hardware to put it together and instructions are very clear. Everything went smooth till i got to the kettle legs. Trying to hold the leg brace, nut and bolt was extremely cumbersome. The nut should be fixed to the chasis for ease of inserting the bolt. SnS fixes that, it would be a perfect grill. Its still very close. Definitely a great buy.

This grill has everything you need to make barbecuing so easy. And after you finish grilling, it’s easy to clean up pack away. We take on camping trips and use it at the house… it’s the perfect size and the quality is excellent

So I also have the Weber Jumbo Joe. The SnS is so much better than Weber. Thicker metal. Sturdier support legs. Wider charcoal area for adding more fuel. The grate opens fully 50% unlike the Weber only partially opening. So much easier to add charcoal. Small side vent is great for slow smoking. Overall just a superior grill. Only downside is the temp gauge broke as I installed it. ( Needle broke loose) A shame but not worth taking the grill apart to send back. Otherwise simply a superior product. I had to take one star away since the temp gauge is broken. Instructions are simply pictures but very clear how to piece it together. And the way the parts and screws/washers/fasteners are labeled and packaged is wonderful ! And when you add to the Weber the price of the folding grate ($30) and the charcoal side basket ($30) it equals the price of the SnS. So just spend the money and get the SnS. Simply amazing !!!

Awesome little grill that really punches above its weight class. There are a lot of great features packed into this guy. The way the handle locks and then turns into the lid holder, The smoke hole and the included charcoal basket are very convenient. We use this while at home, traveling and camping. It’s the perfect size to feed multiple people while still being able to transport easy.