The WeberQ is top-rated by Consumer Reports and doesn't require you to carry a chimney starter like the SmokeyJoe, and you won't have moisture issues as with charcoal in wet mountain climates. I'm upgrading from my Weber Go-Anywhere Gas Tabletop when it rusts out to the Weber Q. Oh, and a handful of cherry/mesquite/hickory/apple soaked wood chunks will give you all the smoky flavor you wcould want without the space issues of charcoal. I own four grills and a Meco smoker currently and am always looking for the next "better option" myself.