Was new to the smoking world and wanted a quality product but wasn't ready to spend the big bucks without knowing how much use it would get. The Jr may be smaller but it's still as versatile as it's bigger siblings and I can easily feed our family of 4 using it whether it's grilling, smoking or baking dishes.  It's even made the trek with us on a few family camping trips. It's been a great introduction to a whole new world of fun and cooking.