What size Egg do you have? If buying a 2nd- would you go bigger or smaller?

So, I'm new to this, but this question has crossed my mind,  I have a large too.  Two schools of thought: get another large and be able to use all of my stuff in either egg or wait for the minimax which will be portable.  Two temps is cool, that's for sure.  I say same size if using at home only or smaller if looking for something complementary.

I have an xl. So could only go smaller. There is an Akorn at the local menards for 99. Trying to justify and how to explain the purchase to the wife.

I have the XL and right now don't see buying another one just yet, if I do and money wasn't an issue I would get the medium or large. Right now I am happy with the XL. I'm also waiting on the mini max to come out to check it out.

My view is... how many grills did you have before you bought an egg? I had ONE. For my entire adult life. And it was just fine. Family of four, cookouts with friends and family. ONE GRILL. That's all my friends had too.

I've got an XL, and currently thinking about a second egg.  "Why?" is the one question that has haunted my decision.  I thought if I had a medium, I could maybe get going a few minutes faster for small cooks.  I could get a large - probably not much performance difference than the XL.  I am mainly cooking for 2.  I've never had a group I couldn't accommodate on the XL though.  Small seems interesting, but it is ... well, small.  The minimax looks interesting.  Anyhow, for me the second egg choice will most likely not be a shrewd, well thought out, incisive purchase.  More likely it will be an example of what the GFU calls retail therapy.  An emotional buy without any sound logical foundation.  With the XL, I can do small cooks and be up and cooking in less time than it takes to prepare most of the ingredients.  I use the CGS lump reducer ring, so don't really use excessive amounts of lump.  When I want to go big, I have that capability too.  The Vulcan in me is having a hard time with this second egg stuff. 

I have a large. My next one will be bigger and another brand. Wife does not like the idea of mini. Her reaction a couple of times I brought up buying a mini: "You bought a hibachi that you have never used once."

My first egg was a large.  I followed that with another large so that I could share accessories between the two.  Next came the small and like RRP, with just my wife and I it gets most of our day to day use.  After that came the mini.  It's cute and somewhat functional, but hands down the least practical egg we own.  Last but not least is the XL.  Great for high volume cooks, but it really shines for cooking ribs raised direct over the coals.  I would love to have a medium for a dedicated "baking egg" and a minimax because it would be more practical than the mini, but the fact is, I've run out of room on my deck!

i have 2 larges that are a hundred miles apart and have only had them together once in 10 years, i have a small thats set up now at a friends lake house as i never used it, i have a mini vision kub that gets used all the time. the mini size was an eye opener for me once i learned to do big cooks on it, i can easily cook 30 wings on it, or 3 personally  sized deep dishes, or 3 personal sized meat pies, or a 5 pound pastrami, or a full rack of ribs, or a family sized meat loaf,  etc all with a ridiculously small amount of lump

Started w/ a large, for our Christmas we got a small. Have not used it traveling w/ the bus, but plan to. We have used both together but use the small once or twice a week for din-din. Just the two of us

@Yemtrey have you taken it to any Phish shows ? ?

my 1st egg was a Large and i love it =my 2nd egg is also a Large that I bought at Eggtoberfest and love it as well butt I wish that my 2nd was a XL their are times that I could use the extra space

SenorHuevo said:

Carolina Q said:

My view is... how many grills did you have before you bought an egg? I had ONE. For my entire adult life. And it was just fine. Family of four, cookouts with friends and family. ONE GRILL. That's all my friends had too.

Shortly after I bought my large, I got a second egg (Mini) because I listened to everyone here. I haven't used both eggs at the same time...EVER! Think long and hard about buying a second egg just because everyone says you should. 

Well, now this is some sound advice -- and something that I need to consider too -- I've never had more than one.  While I like the idea of two temps and I have been hooked on not ever cooking inside again, how often would I really use two?  Sure, it would be nice to be able to bring one camping.  But when was the last time I brought a grill camping?  Never.  Sure, it would be nice to be able to bring one over to a less fortunate eggless friend's house.  But when was the last time I brought a grill to a friend's house?  Never. 

I like buying $#!+ that I don't need as much as the next guy, but it's nice to be reminded that maybe there is more value in learning to use the stuff you already have.  Nobody judges the meal on how many grills that you have, they judge it on how it tastes and looks.

When camping, do you cook over the campfire for all meals?  Inside the camper?  Or do you backpack?

Have camped in various setups, tent, camper, 5th wheel, permanent site.  Along with shelter and hydration, a grill of some sort is a constant.  I'm curious, because I've never left the house without one.  Most times, we have several.  One dedicated to the BBQ cooks, often for supper.  And another for the quick grilling meals.

Keep your eyes on CL and when one shows up at a price you can't pass up that will be the next size you get!

BOWHUNR said:

Last but not least is the XL.  Great for high volume cooks, but it really shines for cooking ribs raised direct over the coals.  

Mike

Curious, what temp for direct ribs? I've been thinking of attempting, but wasn't sure on temp.

Thanks! JP

I have a large, and would probably do another large for a second. A mini, small or mini max intrigue me. I'd like to say I'd use it camping, but I prefer classic fire cooking with cast iron. Though not so easy in the rain...