Having been using Weber Kettles for over 55 years without a doubt this size kettle should be your one and only choose as long as it remains Made in America . It gives you the space you need to cook a meal. I use a Lodge 10”or 12” pan for onion and potatoes, cook the meat at the same time and still have room for corn. It beats lighting off 2-22” kettles to do the same thing. I am a grill nut I have owned everything from a big Texas smoker to the smallest Weber charcoal grill. I currently have several grills in the yard charcoal pellet and gas,but none make me as happy as when I lit this one off.