If you want a true campfire feel and something that will outlive you, go with S&S Fire Pits . The thick steel radiates heat beautifully, and you don't have to worry about denting it or leaving it out in the rain.

Man, my first brisket I was so scared to mess up the temp that I opened the lid to check it like every 15 minutes. I basically turned a 12-hour cook into a 12-hour oven preheat. Ended up with a piece of meat so dry you could have used it as a doorstop.

Three winters ago, I finally used a hairdryer on sealant after years of being a human icicle.