been without a smoker for a few years now and feeling the itch.. I've mostly used a brinkman smoke n pit side box.. but I am at a point of wanting something a bit less maintenance during cooking. I've looked at the traegers, and some mastebuilts.. I just cant seem to decide. the masterbuilt 40 inch seems like it would suit my needs. When I smoke I like to load it up and then freeze it. My brother in law has a traeger and he swears by it.. but I've heard some negatives about it.