We love this!! We have always wanted to try a smoker, but didnt want to dive into something expensive, not knowing what were doing. This is the perfect beginner smoker. You get a big surface to grill regularly, then a smaller compartment for smoking, which can fit a small roast, a small whole chicken, 4-5 ears of corn, etc. The metal that it is made with is very thin, typical for a backyard charcoal grill. Ive seen sturdier material, but they cost more. This was perfect for our budget and our experience level.