This my 5th kettle.  My second 26 incher.  I had 1 other 26 inch, and 3 - 22's,  I also had one smokey joe.  I even had a gas grill, so I guess that makes 6.  
There is no other way to go except WEBER.  Friends have had copies but they were never satisfied and eventually replaced their brand X with WEBER.  I am known by family and friends for my Ribs, Briskets, Turkey, Chicken and well any smoked food.