What size for second egg recommendation

I started with a large and added a second large. There are four of us, and the large was more than enough for us, but when we have extended family over it wasn't big enough. 

We grill steaks a lot when the family comes over, and I was having to cook in stages.  

I love having two larges. Also there isn't a lot of difference in the price between a medium and large etc. 

Go large! 

lousubcap said:

You will get many different opinions on this topic.  The reasons that are driving you to consider another BGE should help steer your decision.  A case can be made for any size.  There are many on here who are well past two in number.  Good luck but if you are already leaning in one direction then I would say "go for it".  Easy to spend your $$. 

Very well put !!
it all depends on what he's trying to accomplish...and you explained it perfectly!
It usually comes down to capacity or diversity.. or portability if thats your need !!

There are two of us, so of course we needed 2 XL's..,... No regrets !

I agree with those who said it really depends on you and what you want the additional Egg for.

I have a Medium and a Large because my wife bought me the Medium first, and I loved it, but there were times when it was just too small, so another year she bought me the Large.  For me, they're a great combination, and I'm glad I have a Medium instead of two larges, because I use the Medium much more often -- it's just the right size for most of my cooks, which usually are just for me and my wife.  Faster, uses less lump, just right!    But sometimes I need the Large, and sometimes I've used both at once.

If it often happens that you almost feel silly firing up a Large to grill a couple of burgers or steaks or one chicken, then you might consider a Medium or even something smaller.  But if that hardly ever happens, and usually you want a Large or something even larger, then you probably want two Larges, or maybe even a Large and an XL.

I would go with the MM as it gives you flexibility to travel, tailgate and yet do some of the lighter lifting like veggies while at home. Use of lump is another good reason for small cooks with just the two of you. JMTCW

LBGE x2 years and just added a MM on Fathers Day. I think you'd be quite pleased with a LBGE & MM combo. I'm not a master at stuffing a million wings or 5 racks of ribs on a small surface like some of the EggHeads. It was cool and all to put 9 people in my Pinto back in the day, but 4 people in a small car nowadays drives me crazy. More space equals more better with most things and large is nice for big things. Even 4 burgers on the large is more comfortable.   If your grilling or cooking for two most of the time get the MM unless you frequently plan to do longer slower cooks simultaneously.  

Another consideration is if you don't need the portability of what the MM offers, I think leaning towards another large is spot on. Symmetry is nice, but having interchangeable accessories is a major plus. 

One other point of view that is summed up with this quote:

“Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it.

Each size egg has it's idiosyncrasies ... you have to learn, and 'member, those differences. 

The difference in cost between a large and a medium is relatively small.  The difference in lump usage is also relatively small.  I've got one large with a plate setter and PSWoo2 set up.  The second large has an AR set up with, I think, one or two of everything that Tom sells.  Also, have a spider and round stone set up.  One can move stuff around and do a little mix and match with accessories for two of the same size eggs.

Only 2 of us here.  Sometimes have 4-6.  But I like to cook and have vac sealed meals in the freezer when friends and family needs a helping hand to get by for the month.  So I like my XL, L setup.  Thinking of selling my small since it doesn't get used at all.

the obvious choice is the Blackstone. 

I had one large first and then added the second - and I would recommend getting a second large just so you can share accessories between the two if portability isn't your issue.

My 3rd on is a small egg and it's great - but still glad I had 2 larges first

+1 on another lg.  

Love my Large and Small combo.  The small can handle a pork butt, ribs, steaks, veggies, pork loin, etc.  For just the two of you, you will use a lot less lump and you can fire up both of them for the larger cooks.  Of course, I did have to (get to) buy accessories for the small.  Love the combo.

Do you have an adjustable rig? I think with an AR one large can easily cook for 6. I have a mini, a large and an xl and I'd say the mini is perfect for 2-3 people, the large is perfect for 2-3 families and the xl is great for anything over 3 families. Have fun!