If you use these links SnS Grills will send you whatever your heart desires (...in exchange for money.) lol 🔴✅ Slow N Sear Travel Kettle tinyurl.com/yu66zjdj 🔴✅ Weber Jumbo Joe amzn.to/3IMIudh Upgrade your Kettle: ✅✅ Stainless Steel Hinged Grate (included w/ SnS) tinyurl.com/2p8tm97k ✅✅ Slow 'N Sear Charcoal basket tinyurl.com/2p99smjx ✅✅ Mini Drip Pan tinyurl.com/2p8txc8e ✅✅ Thermometer tinyurl.com/yze88daa ✅✅ Smoke Hole cover (included w/ SnS) tinyurl.com/bdrbbkvy ✅✅ Probe port cover (included w/ SnS) tinyurl.com/ycyuwzyu
@@adspie is built in China. Designed by Americans, sold by an American company that employs many great Americans… And one friendly Canadian. Lol To be blunt, If they made it here, nobody could afford it and all those people would be out of jobs.
The slow and sear now is $159.00 and the Jumbo Joe is $75.00....that's an $84.00 difference. Plus it's basically for camping or small meals, so I can't justify an extra $84.00 for basically the same thing. But another awesome video!! Keep up the great work man!! Love your vids!!!
David has taken everything that's made the Weber Kettle great and has made it greater. I mean. Weber could have so easily made these subtle changes to their kettle line-up but for some reason, they choose not to. My guess, the all mighty dollar. Oh well. That's why we have a free market for the small guy to make things better. Nice job and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I could see them adding the nicer vent with the plastic at the top and putting the kettle ash sweep in the bottom. I doubt they would do some of the other thing SNS does like the smoke hole and probe port. I'd like to see the bucket style ash collection on both of these as I like it much more. That would probably mean they would have to switch to more normal legs that are likely a little longer than the ones are on it now.
As on 2022, Weber still uses the single 3 holes lower vent without a handle. They would be best off using the "sweep and clean" three finger vent on the bottom mainly because the small tab on that vent is very old and dated ideas. I have seen many of the Weber "Original" Kettle models with home made handles on both the upper and lower vents due to the dated design factor. Some of them are very sweet in design and materials ! I agree, there should be a standard sized thermometer hole in the lid with a silicone grommet plug as standard equipment and that would allow the customer adding there own thermometer or not. Problem is without the hole, you cannot drill a hole into the porcelain without damaging the glass coating which will allow rust over time so after some time outdoors, it'll start to flake off the surrounding porcelain. But, considering the use of this Jumbo Joe, its a picnic type of bbq that would be used not very often although, I would use this 18" version much more often for 2 people BBQ's vs. fire up the big ones.
Great looking cooker from SNS. I'd pay the extra money for the extras you get with the SNS grill. Merry Christmas to you and the family! Love y'all and miss ya!!!!
You guys have amazing products, I just wish they were more available in Canada. I’m looking at the SnS 22’’ with accessories right now and all those little refinements it has over the Weber makes it an easier pick. This travel grill beat my jumbo joe on features.
Great review that being said basically the only true comparison is the size of the grill. Yes the SnS has fixed most of if not all the little issues but they have definitely charged you to do so being it’s almost $100 more in price. Not trying to start a war just making a simple observation. As I said really enjoyed watching thanks for sharing.
SnS grills has made some innovative improvements to the kettle. I have the full size SnS kettle and it performs great. However, the quality is not on par with the Weber kettle. I keep mine under my porch and out of the rain but the Texas humidity is wreaking havoc on the chrome parts like the legs and bottom shelf. I’m having rust issues. If I were to do it over again, I would get the Weber kettle and add the SnS upgrades.
Justin, I’m glad S&S is fixing the issues with Weber kettles. George Stephen fixed the problems with the “braiser” grills and now David Parrish is taking kettles one step further. Thanks for showing the innovations!
There are actually a lot of similarities between Dave and the legend of George Stephen. Family guy, lots of kids, entrepreneur... SNS looks alot more like Weber during those days than Weber does today (and good for them!)
The probe goes into the indirect side (no charcoal). If there is charcoal there, you are cooking direct usually don't need the probe. Weber is a great company. They are just huge and can't make niche market stuff like a full featured, portable kettle.
Weber stock has dropped 20% in the last month and most of it has been since that earnings call. Hopefully they can get some of those supply issues sorted and don't have to raise prices too much.
Steel is absolutely through the roof right now. Now that Weber is public, investors aren’t going to just “eat” (pun intended) those costs. Sadly prices will go up again soon.
hey justin, do you think you can make some videos demonstrating these SNS grills in action? I'm also curious about the quality of the enamel between the two brands. Thanks
I bought the jumbo joe then outfitted it with the sns charcoal basket, sns hinged grate, and sns drip n griddle pan. I added a lid thermometer and wood vent handles (Etsy). I did this for one reason. The Weber is slightly shorter than the sns and I had to fit it in the side compartment of my motor home (it clears by less than an inch). 👍🏻. Plus I’m just a Weber fanboy.😎😂. I also built a griddle that fits inside it with the lid on.
Just watched this again after almost a year. Definitely chock full of great information plus so far the price hasn't gone up on the SLO N Sear! Justin delivers such "on-target" info that this video is very much worth a second look especially for beginners! 👍👍👍
Jumbo Joe is $81.99 as of 12/18. Slow n seat does have some nice bells and whistles. Would be good to hear warranty differences in future videos and estimates of total cost of ownership. I.e. replacing grill grates on Weber etc. I’m a bells and whistle type of person so the extra money for slow n sear is an easy decision. If you’re on a budget Weber is always great and has excellent customer service.
Wow Justin there is a lot of great features they took off the SnS kettle and put on the travel!! Fantastic review bud!!!! I guess I got another pit to put on my list!!! hahaha
Totally! And they stand out even more since the Weber Joe doesn't have the same capabilities the (bigger, larger) real ones have...you don't have to whip out your credit card and buy stuff to make it work like you want. You'll appreciate this alot. Thanks for watching, buddy.
Glad I bought my Jumbo Joe last year, on clearance at HD. I talked them down to $39 CDN. Still to use it. I plan to do Tom Horsman mods and bought the wooden handles to attach to the vents, the WSM silicone port hole covers and a step drill bit to make the holes, and a temp gauge. Keep the vids coming Justin. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
lol. That was me. My wife saw me digging out the santa hats and just shook her head. lol. Also you'll be pleased to know I filmed this a few times trying to get it right and the first time it was definitely raining. lol.
I appreciate your honest review, but there is no way I can justify spending double the money on the SnS. As of 14 seconds ago, the Weber was $82 on Amazon, and the other one is $159. So that’s $77 for a hinged grate, a plastic tab and an ash sweep. I just don’t see the value.
The Jumbo Joe is a great little grill for camping and tailgating. For less than 100 bucks and still going strong after 5 plus years of use, Weber still rocks!
I love your reviews. You really nail the information the a serious BBQer needs. I have the Jumbo Joe, but will be buying the Slow N Sear. I think Weber need to lift their game especially here in Australia.
Great review at this point I don't really need one. Things change and I didn't realize how big the cooking surface was, so again thanks for the review now you've got me thinking.
Slow n Sear is a slam dunk for the BBQ enthusiast. For portable charcoal weekend burgers and dogs, the Weber is more cost efficient. You can still do offset cooking with either. BTW: The Amazon link is actually cheaper now, $81.99. If you're really interested in the spin grate and charcoal basket, then the SnS makes more sense.
I ordered the Craycort grates for my Jumbo Joe 5 years ago. They are cast iron and cook better than any stainless steel grates I've used. I believe they will last you a lifetime if you take care of them. They don't need a lot of work. They are heavier so I bought a regular stainless grate set for when I want to go to the park/beach, but I've never used them. I've always used the Craycort grates, which a lot of RUclipsrs use to promote, and they've worked out well. I also got them for my 22.
@@PartyUpLive At the current Amazon price, you can buy 2 Jumbo Joes for the same spend. That probably answers the question. I do offset cooking on my 22" Weber kettle and run the temperature probe wires under the lid and it works just fine.
@@tedz. Yeah a lot of the features on the SNS, I've modded my Jumbo Joe, hell even my Smokey Joe, for a fraction of the price. I'll admit, Weber really does need to make some upgrades to their grills, but I guess that's part of how they keep the costs in that range.
Im sorry but $179 for the SNS? Ah no!!! No offense but Weber makes a great product and their warranty is second to none, plus at that price I can get 2 Webers! I simply can not justify the “improvements” made to the Weber for the extra $110!! I mean I can get a classic Weber 22” for that price! Any ways the price disparity is too much, Weber clearly win, besides it’s fun to make those improvements ourselves at our own pace, there are TONS of videos! I do think that SNS heavy duty charcoal basket is a great product and was innovative…their grills meh.
I bought a jumbo joe 5 or so months ago and have loved it for tailgating and small cooks (I have 5 other outdoor coolers) I have a the SNS with drip n griddle, SNS grate, and cast iron drip n griddle for my performer. Also, just today I received my SNS with drip n griddle for my jumbo joe today and after watching this I sure am bummed that this wasn’t out earlier as I would have bought the SNS mini with the bundle. I have many Weber grills and love them, but you sure did highlight the thing SNS did to bring their mini to another level.
My little smokey joe has vents on the side, you can also slide lid off the back and is hald in place so I don't have the problem you have, so handy for weekends
I think the "small detail" of the dome guage is HUGE. Because if Weber were to add one on future models, they would place it directly over the fire because after all these years they still haven't learned what "indirect cooking is".
Weber is just like the guitar make Fender. They do things based on "tradition" instead of innovation. SNS is like PRS guitars. Innovation with ever release.
Price went down on weber. $81 vs $179 now. IMO, you don’t need all the bells and whistles on a mini grill like this. This is for portability grilling steaks, hotdogs and burgers. No need for fan cut outs and wire cutouts. I’d rather have a cheaper price point on a product like this.
I found a smoking deal on a jumbo joe portable but haven't used it yet. This video has inspired me to make some improvements and get it ready for summer. Thanks for posting this review😊👍
I saw Jabin's, now I have seen yours Justin. I WANT ONE! You know we love SNS Grills. Fantastic video explaining everything. One day, we will film a video with you and Dave P! Great great great job Justin! Merry Christmas
Hey Josh, It's really cool. You'll love it. How are you doing? Still praying for you and some of the stuff we talked about on Hobo's live stream. Hope you are doing well.
Great review Justin. I love my JJ and I love my SNS charcoal basket. If I didn't already have that setup, I would definitely consider the travel kettle as it is loaded with features.
That's a pretty cool looking little grill. Might pick one up for grilling at my buddy's house who only has a gas grill. Love that they put your hole or should I say the smoke hole in this. Good review!
@@BabyBackManiac LOL, I would normally say if you got it, flaunt it but maybe not when it comes to holes. But in the SnS's case, flaunt away, it's a damn good hole 🤔
Great comparison Justin! I have had Weber grills for over 30 years but SNS has taken the the kettle to another level! Great video! Merry Christmas Justin to you and your family! Cheers brother!
Already have the SnS basket and added a thermometer for my JJ. If I tailgated as much as I used to I would upgrade. Really nice upgrades on this. I love that wider/deeper charcoal grate floor. Would give more space for indirect.
That is a jam up little kettle, love the review, and your right with the cost of metals going up Im not surprised that the price will change soon on them,
Welp, it’s a year later and you were correct. I just bought this sweet, sweet travel kettle. And the kettle and the slow n sear charcoal basket now together cost $199.99. And for me it’s still well worth it. The quality just can’t be beat. I love SnS products. With the exception of the gauntlets, not because there is anything wrong with them. They’re great quality. My problem with them is they only have the one size and it’s way large. I’m a tiny old lady who loves to cook/grill and eat😉 Since I live alone, I’m the one doing all the grilling and those grill gloves are just to big for me to use safely. That said they won’t go to waste, my son in law is a big man, they’ll fit him perfectly.
Great comparison, I didn’t realize there was such a big difference in the charcoal grate! And the tabs on the vents and ash sweep are a no brainer, tired of putting on my gloves to adjust anything! Can’t wait for mine to show up! Cheers!
Great Video comparing the two. I just got my SnS Travel Kettle with the accessories and I already have been a Jumbo Joe user for years. I think that SnS addressed the shortcoming of the Jumbo Joe extremely well. I also anticipate that I will be able to get the SnS grill hotter with the bigger air vents at the bottom. But I agree with the Jumbo Joe is a great grill, use it for tailgating all the time.
Hi. In regard to the SNS travel kettle.... I want to ask you what the measurement is from the bottom of the legs (where it sets on a table) to the grill surface. I'm just concerned that if I place the grill on a standard table (30" high), the grill might be too high up. I also want to get the footprint measurement to see what sized table I need to place it on.
Thanks Justin, interesting comparison! I did not know SNS made a JJ equivalent. Can you confirm whether or not the ash sweeper on the SNS covers the whole bottom of the grill kind of like how the 22” kettle does. Cheers!
Just picked up a used Jumbo Joe for $30 and it came with a compact chimney. There's so many cheap Weber Kettles out there I don't think I'd ever buy a new one.
Q: I'm curious that the lids 9f the two grills. Are they interchangeable? The reason I ask is to know if I obtained a rotisserie ring kit for a jumbo joe knowing in advance the ring would fit my new SnS Travel Kettle.
This is super interesting, Santa might be getting one of these! Is the temp thing on the SnS an additional cost? I wasn't too sure - I could just go look, I'm being lazy lol. Great video - big thumbs up 👍👍👍
Great review - I love Weber - I've got a kettle a G.A and a WSM but they have rested on their reputation for to long without making any significant improvements on their older designs. SNS taking things to the next level with loads of upgrades.
I gave my friend my old jumbo 10 years ago and it still kicking’!Great little grill. So Justin this is almost hard to believe but I just scored 4 / 22” premium Weber kettles in deep ocean blue from lowes this evening For only $44.75 each!! The clearance tag said 53.99 , I was sold and shocked at that ! and when the cashier scanned it came up $44.75 . Yes please!!! I sold one over the phone to a friend before. I got them to my vehicle!! 😎
You said, “earnings call” and I thought I was listening to cnbc… Then I thought, “Aren’t they private?” Nope, IPO’d in August. WEBR is now on my watchlist. Thanks for the stock tip, Justin!
If it comes fully equipped and there’s only 2 of you that bbq will surprise you. Small footprint and coal efficient. If I was in the USA and buying again I’d take it over the Jumbojoe.
Thanks Justin I like the review. I had a Weber Jumbo Joe which I gave to friend but that Slow 'N Sear is really cool. I just had thought. With your review on these nice portable charcoal grills will you ever consider doing a review on portable pellet grills like the A Smoke, Pit Boss, Green Mountain and so forth?
Great comparison. I use my jumble Joe with the portable charcoal table that locks-in the three grill legs. Anyone know if the SNS grill legs will fit the same way on the table locking slots ? Thank you
Questions: does the SnS model allow the use of the Cajun Bandit rotisserie? The SnS 22" grill is not rotisserie-friendly. Same question regarding the Vortex. If the Vortex fits in my Weber, will it fit in my 18" SnS? I have all the SnS goodies, but like wings done with the Vortex. Thanks! Great video and channel!
The JJ does not have enough distance between the charcoal grate and cooking grate for the small or medium sized vortex. I think Justin said there is about 1/3" more distance on the travel kettle but that's probably still not enough room. Vortex does sell a "mini" version that will fit on the JJ and it should also fit on the travel kettle. Alternatively, you can get a charcoal grate for the Smokey Joe and put it in the JJ. The SJ charcoal grate is smaller so it sits lower in the JJ's bowl. This provides enough clearance for the vortex on the JJ. Not sure if this would work on the travel kettle since it has the ash sweep system.
I have it. It fits better on the SnS than the jumbo joe (I'm not sure why) but check with Cajun Bandit before you buy. My rotisserie is pretty old and they could have changed things. Hope this helps.
@@BabyBackManiac Thanks! I already have the rotiss from CB. I love how it flips over and fits on my WSM :) Never have wanted to rotiss anything in the smoker though... LOL! Love your channel!
I'm late to the show but as of last weekend it was still 159 and 179 with the SNS charcoal basket. I think I may need this guy in my life although I was considering cutting the legs down on my original kettle for a bit more space. When. I travel I have a lot of people to cook for and it would be great to have more space without needing multiple kettles going.
Great review Justin! Since all of my grills are on my deck with no patio cover, this would be great to use on the covered front porch when the weather is bad. I have two Weber Q gas grills, but to have a portable charcoal grill for two zone cooking and better flavor, this may do the trick. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The SnS is a superior grill. With that said I picked up a Jumbo Joe on clearance at the bullseye store for $28.00. it’s perfect for my small cooks over charcoal. I.E. burgers brats chicken etc. now you got me thinking I need a SnS too. You have no idea how much money I’ve spent because of your channel. ( no regerts either) carry on.😎
Love my baby kettle.Think this comparison has taken the Weber out of context. If you need all those Xtra features, stay home and cook on your big grill. The Weber is a nice economical lightweight portable camp grill, The vent bolts are cute,but a pair of gloves work just fine
This is like a "Master Touch" version of the Jumbo Joe. The sweeper idea looks good on paper but the 5 openings on that are not as big as the 3 on the Webers. I can see that leading to issues. I just wish Weber would make a deluxe version of the Jumbo Joe. My most used setup is a Jumbo Joe that sits inside a 22' Kettle. I use the Smokey Joe as a pot and pan burner. I cut up hardwood sticks to burn in it, it's great. They're all great BBQ's.
What is the difference in depth from the cooking grate to the charcoal grate as compared to a standard size grill? I ask at it looks like any direct cooking on these smaller grills will be much hotter, at least they look like that depth is smaller.
The Weber sells for 82.00 and the SS sells for 159.00. That’s double price, Is that a fair comparison? I watch your channel for many years. I Purchase the Weber pellet grill on you recommendation, and had to return it, due the issue problems of flare ups, and the shout issues. I keep watching.
If you can afford the extra money, it's better in every way. If you can't afford it, the Jumbo Joe is great for the money...and you can add stuff over time.
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If you use these links SnS Grills will send you whatever your heart desires (...in exchange for money.) lol
🔴✅ Slow N Sear Travel Kettle tinyurl.com/yu66zjdj
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Upgrade your Kettle:
✅✅ Stainless Steel Hinged Grate (included w/ SnS) tinyurl.com/2p8tm97k
✅✅ Slow 'N Sear Charcoal basket tinyurl.com/2p99smjx
✅✅ Mini Drip Pan tinyurl.com/2p8txc8e
✅✅ Thermometer tinyurl.com/yze88daa
✅✅ Smoke Hole cover (included w/ SnS) tinyurl.com/bdrbbkvy
✅✅ Probe port cover (included w/ SnS) tinyurl.com/ycyuwzyu
Will they throw in a Santa hat? Because that would just about seal the deal for me!
Gonna order one. Thanks for reviewing it!
The Slow N Sear, where it was made and manufactured?
@@adspie is built in China. Designed by Americans, sold by an American company that employs many great Americans… And one friendly Canadian. Lol
To be blunt, If they made it here, nobody could afford it and all those people would be out of jobs.
The slow and sear now is $159.00 and the Jumbo Joe is $75.00....that's an $84.00 difference. Plus it's basically for camping or small meals, so I can't justify an extra $84.00 for basically the same thing. But another awesome video!! Keep up the great work man!! Love your vids!!!
We can get 2 weber for the price of 1 SNS
Yeah....and I can add a thermometer for $25. And the SNS is now $199. Just can't justify the premium price for the "extras".
David has taken everything that's made the Weber Kettle great and has made it greater. I mean. Weber could have so easily made these subtle changes to their kettle line-up but for some reason, they choose not to. My guess, the all mighty dollar. Oh well. That's why we have a free market for the small guy to make things better. Nice job and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Exactly!
I could see them adding the nicer vent with the plastic at the top and putting the kettle ash sweep in the bottom. I doubt they would do some of the other thing SNS does like the smoke hole and probe port. I'd like to see the bucket style ash collection on both of these as I like it much more. That would probably mean they would have to switch to more normal legs that are likely a little longer than the ones are on it now.
As on 2022, Weber still uses the single 3 holes lower vent without a handle. They would be best off using the "sweep and clean" three finger vent on the bottom mainly because the small tab on that vent is very old and dated ideas. I have seen many of the Weber "Original" Kettle models with home made handles on both the upper and lower vents due to the dated design factor. Some of them are very sweet in design and materials ! I agree, there should be a standard sized thermometer hole in the lid with a silicone grommet plug as standard equipment and that would allow the customer adding there own thermometer or not. Problem is without the hole, you cannot drill a hole into the porcelain without damaging the glass coating which will allow rust over time so after some time outdoors, it'll start to flake off the surrounding porcelain. But, considering the use of this Jumbo Joe, its a picnic type of bbq that would be used not very often although, I would use this 18" version much more often for 2 people BBQ's vs. fire up the big ones.
Great looking cooker from SNS. I'd pay the extra money for the extras you get with the SNS grill. Merry Christmas to you and the family! Love y'all and miss ya!!!!
Love you buddy.
Great review Justin! Well thought out kettle for sure!
Thanks, Rus! Appreciate you watching!
Justin! That's a great review and overview of the new Travel Kettle! IT'S SO FUN and a must have for sure!
You guys have amazing products, I just wish they were more available in Canada. I’m looking at the SnS 22’’ with accessories right now and all those little refinements it has over the Weber makes it an easier pick. This travel grill beat my jumbo joe on features.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review that being said basically the only true comparison is the size of the grill. Yes the SnS has fixed most of if not all the little issues but they have definitely charged you to do so being it’s almost $100 more in price. Not trying to start a war just making a simple observation. As I said really enjoyed watching thanks for sharing.
SnS grills has made some innovative improvements to the kettle. I have the full size SnS kettle and it performs great. However, the quality is not on par with the Weber kettle. I keep mine under my porch and out of the rain but the Texas humidity is wreaking havoc on the chrome parts like the legs and bottom shelf. I’m having rust issues. If I were to do it over again, I would get the Weber kettle and add the SnS upgrades.
I’m in New Hampshire and I’m seeing more rust on my SnS kettle than I would like. My 15 year old Weber is aging far better.
Justin, I’m glad S&S is fixing the issues with Weber kettles. George Stephen fixed the problems with the “braiser” grills and now David Parrish is taking kettles one step further. Thanks for showing the innovations!
There are actually a lot of similarities between Dave and the legend of George Stephen. Family guy, lots of kids, entrepreneur... SNS looks alot more like Weber during those days than Weber does today (and good for them!)
Probe hole looks like it puts wire in charcoal, Weber still a number one as a bbq company
The probe goes into the indirect side (no charcoal). If there is charcoal there, you are cooking direct usually don't need the probe.
Weber is a great company. They are just huge and can't make niche market stuff like a full featured, portable kettle.
I added a thermometer on my Weber by drilling a hole in the lid where I wanted it. Works like a charm! 🙂
Weber stock has dropped 20% in the last month and most of it has been since that earnings call. Hopefully they can get some of those supply issues sorted and don't have to raise prices too much.
Shout out to another business nerd! lol. That plant in Poland should help over the long haul.
This just shows how little investment bankers know about the barbecue industry. Chinese plants have affected quality in a very negative way.
Steel is absolutely through the roof right now. Now that Weber is public, investors aren’t going to just “eat” (pun intended) those costs. Sadly prices will go up again soon.
hey justin, do you think you can make some videos demonstrating these SNS grills in action? I'm also curious about the quality of the enamel between the two brands. Thanks
I bought the jumbo joe then outfitted it with the sns charcoal basket, sns hinged grate, and sns drip n griddle pan. I added a lid thermometer and wood vent handles (Etsy). I did this for one reason. The Weber is slightly shorter than the sns and I had to fit it in the side compartment of my motor home (it clears by less than an inch). 👍🏻. Plus I’m just a Weber fanboy.😎😂. I also built a griddle that fits inside it with the lid on.
Totally makes sense. Sounds like a fantastic setup too. I'll have to check out Etsy. Thanks for the tip.
Just watched this again after almost a year. Definitely chock full of great information plus so far the price hasn't gone up on the SLO N Sear! Justin delivers such "on-target" info that this video is very much worth a second look especially for beginners! 👍👍👍
For the minor price difference, the slow and sear is the best choice. It has all the upgrades you'd want!
Great little kettle there. Perfect for the little outings I enjoy. Great video Justin!
Thanks, Greg! Yeah, it's fun
Jumbo Joe is $81.99 as of 12/18. Slow n seat does have some nice bells and whistles. Would be good to hear warranty differences in future videos and estimates of total cost of ownership. I.e. replacing grill grates on Weber etc. I’m a bells and whistle type of person so the extra money for slow n sear is an easy decision. If you’re on a budget Weber is always great and has excellent customer service.
Wow Justin there is a lot of great features they took off the SnS kettle and put on the travel!! Fantastic review bud!!!! I guess I got another pit to put on my list!!! hahaha
Totally! And they stand out even more since the Weber Joe doesn't have the same capabilities the (bigger, larger) real ones have...you don't have to whip out your credit card and buy stuff to make it work like you want. You'll appreciate this alot.
Thanks for watching, buddy.
Glad I bought my Jumbo Joe last year, on clearance at HD. I talked them down to $39 CDN. Still to use it. I plan to do Tom Horsman mods and bought the wooden handles to attach to the vents, the WSM silicone port hole covers and a step drill bit to make the holes, and a temp gauge. Keep the vids coming Justin. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Great review my friend. I have been looking for a grill to keep in the camper and it looks like this is the one. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, buddy. Hope you are doing well.
Thanks for your usual great review Justin. I thought it was for sure going to rain on you. Which one of you thought up the Santa face on the lid?
lol. That was me. My wife saw me digging out the santa hats and just shook her head. lol.
Also you'll be pleased to know I filmed this a few times trying to get it right and the first time it was definitely raining. lol.
I appreciate your honest review, but there is no way I can justify spending double the money on the SnS. As of 14 seconds ago, the Weber was $82 on Amazon, and the other one is $159. So that’s $77 for a hinged grate, a plastic tab and an ash sweep. I just don’t see the value.
The Jumbo Joe is a great little grill for camping and tailgating. For less than 100 bucks and still going strong after 5 plus years of use, Weber still rocks!
I love your reviews. You really nail the information the a serious BBQer needs. I have the Jumbo Joe, but will be buying the Slow N Sear. I think Weber need to lift their game especially here in Australia.
Great review at this point I don't really need one. Things change and I didn't realize how big the cooking surface was, so again thanks for the review now you've got me thinking.
Thanks for watching, Ken.
Slow n Sear is a slam dunk for the BBQ enthusiast. For portable charcoal weekend burgers and dogs, the Weber is more cost efficient. You can still do offset cooking with either. BTW: The Amazon link is actually cheaper now, $81.99. If you're really interested in the spin grate and charcoal basket, then the SnS makes more sense.
I'm not a accessory guy for kettles. Is a spin grate and charcoal basket worth a $100?
I ordered the Craycort grates for my Jumbo Joe 5 years ago. They are cast iron and cook better than any stainless steel grates I've used. I believe they will last you a lifetime if you take care of them. They don't need a lot of work.
They are heavier so I bought a regular stainless grate set for when I want to go to the park/beach, but I've never used them. I've always used the Craycort grates, which a lot of RUclipsrs use to promote, and they've worked out well.
I also got them for my 22.
IMO, NO.
@@PartyUpLive At the current Amazon price, you can buy 2 Jumbo Joes for the same spend. That probably answers the question. I do offset cooking on my 22" Weber kettle and run the temperature probe wires under the lid and it works just fine.
@@tedz. Yeah a lot of the features on the SNS, I've modded my Jumbo Joe, hell even my Smokey Joe, for a fraction of the price.
I'll admit, Weber really does need to make some upgrades to their grills, but I guess that's part of how they keep the costs in that range.
Im sorry but $179 for the SNS? Ah no!!! No offense but Weber makes a great product and their warranty is second to none, plus at that price I can get 2 Webers! I simply can not justify the “improvements” made to the Weber for the extra $110!! I mean I can get a classic Weber 22” for that price! Any ways the price disparity is too much, Weber clearly win, besides it’s fun to make those improvements ourselves at our own pace, there are TONS of videos! I do think that SNS heavy duty charcoal basket is a great product and was innovative…their grills meh.
I bought a jumbo joe 5 or so months ago and have loved it for tailgating and small cooks (I have 5 other outdoor coolers) I have a the SNS with drip n griddle, SNS grate, and cast iron drip n griddle for my performer. Also, just today I received my SNS with drip n griddle for my jumbo joe today and after watching this I sure am bummed that this wasn’t out earlier as I would have bought the SNS mini with the bundle. I have many Weber grills and love them, but you sure did highlight the thing SNS did to bring their mini to another level.
My little smokey joe has vents on the side, you can also slide lid off the back and is hald in place so I don't have the problem you have, so handy for weekends
I think the "small detail" of the dome guage is HUGE. Because if Weber were to add one on future models, they would place it directly over the fire because after all these years they still haven't learned what "indirect cooking is".
Weber is just like the guitar make Fender. They do things based on "tradition" instead of innovation. SNS is like PRS guitars. Innovation with ever release.
Price went down on weber. $81 vs $179 now. IMO, you don’t need all the bells and whistles on a mini grill like this. This is for portability grilling steaks, hotdogs and burgers. No need for fan cut outs and wire cutouts. I’d rather have a cheaper price point on a product like this.
I found a smoking deal on a jumbo joe portable but haven't used it yet. This video has inspired me to make some improvements and get it ready for summer. Thanks for posting this review😊👍
I saw Jabin's, now I have seen yours Justin. I WANT ONE! You know we love SNS Grills. Fantastic video explaining everything. One day, we will film a video with you and Dave P! Great great great job Justin! Merry Christmas
And you can go look at Greg's, also!
Hey Josh,
It's really cool. You'll love it. How are you doing? Still praying for you and some of the stuff we talked about on Hobo's live stream. Hope you are doing well.
That thing is awesome. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Great review Justin. I love my JJ and I love my SNS charcoal basket. If I didn't already have that setup, I would definitely consider the travel kettle as it is loaded with features.
You have a fantastic setup, Sparky! Thanks for watching!
That's a pretty cool looking little grill. Might pick one up for grilling at my buddy's house who only has a gas grill. Love that they put your hole or should I say the smoke hole in this. Good review!
lol. I almost said that in the video...then I realized it's weird to brag about your holes. lol
@@BabyBackManiac LOL, I would normally say if you got it, flaunt it but maybe not when it comes to holes. But in the SnS's case, flaunt away, it's a damn good hole 🤔
@@troyv8302 lol
Great comparison Justin! I have had Weber grills for over 30 years but SNS has taken the the kettle to another level! Great video! Merry Christmas Justin to you and your family! Cheers brother!
Merry Christmas, Jay!
Nice! Nice little kettle with all the upgrades already done. Take care Justin.
Thanks, Johnny. I hope you are doing well.
Already have the SnS basket and added a thermometer for my JJ. If I tailgated as much as I used to I would upgrade. Really nice upgrades on this. I love that wider/deeper charcoal grate floor. Would give more space for indirect.
great video. If I ever need to buy a smaller grill I know which on to get now. The side by side was really great!
Thanks for the comparison review Justin, definitely a few nice upgrades on the SnS👍 thanks for sharing, have a great one brother, you all stay safe!👍🍻
Thanks, you too!
That is a jam up little kettle, love the review, and your right with the cost of metals going up Im not surprised that the price will change soon on them,
We are living in crazy time, huh? Thanks for stopping by JPBBQ.
I have the jumbo joe and I love mine. Like you said it’s so underrated. Thanks for the video
This would be an awesome SCA grill for easy portability at a lower cost than a lot of grills used for comps.
Great point!
Great presentation, brother! I can’t wait to get my hands on one of those lol.
You'll love it! Seriously, this one is very special.
Welp, it’s a year later and you were correct. I just bought this sweet, sweet travel kettle. And the kettle and the slow n sear charcoal basket now together cost $199.99. And for me it’s still well worth it. The quality just can’t be beat. I love SnS products. With the exception of the gauntlets, not because there is anything wrong with them. They’re great quality. My problem with them is they only have the one size and it’s way large. I’m a tiny old lady who loves to cook/grill and eat😉 Since I live alone, I’m the one doing all the grilling and those grill gloves are just to big for me to use safely. That said they won’t go to waste, my son in law is a big man, they’ll fit him perfectly.
Thank you Sir for this video. Selecting the SNS from this review. Solid job!
Great comparison, I didn’t realize there was such a big difference in the charcoal grate! And the tabs on the vents and ash sweep are a no brainer, tired of putting on my gloves to adjust anything! Can’t wait for mine to show up! Cheers!
You'll love it, man! Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas
Now that's a sweet Kettle! How do you know those tabs get hot?😁 That grill is like the Rolls-Royce of Kettles with all the features. 🤘
I may or may not have learnt that the hard way, Joe. lol
Are the legs on the slow and sear the same as the jumbo Joe? Does the slow and sear still fit on the Weber portable table?
Great Video comparing the two. I just got my SnS Travel Kettle with the accessories and I already have been a Jumbo Joe user for years. I think that SnS addressed the shortcoming of the Jumbo Joe extremely well. I also anticipate that I will be able to get the SnS grill hotter with the bigger air vents at the bottom. But I agree with the Jumbo Joe is a great grill, use it for tailgating all the time.
As a side note, buy a grill thermo and drill a whole in the jumbo joe. Mount thermo just like any other grill.
Buy that Slow N Sear vent handle, put some threads on the end of it and use a stainless nut to attach it to the Weber lower vent. Would look better.
Hi. In regard to the SNS travel kettle....
I want to ask you what the measurement is from the bottom of the legs (where it sets on a table) to the grill surface.
I'm just concerned that if I place the grill on a standard table (30" high), the grill might be too high up.
I also want to get the footprint measurement to see what sized table I need to place it on.
that's a great comparison. I'd love that little kettle. Perfect for road trips
I love it! Thanks for watching, KC!
Good things come in small packages. Great review and comparison of the kettles. Cheers, Justin!
Thank you, Dwayne!
Thanks Justin, interesting comparison! I did not know SNS made a JJ equivalent. Can you confirm whether or not the ash sweeper on the SNS covers the whole bottom of the grill kind of like how the 22” kettle does. Cheers!
Awesome video!
Thanks, Max. Merry Christmas!
Just picked up a used Jumbo Joe for $30
and it came with a compact chimney.
There's so many cheap Weber Kettles out
there I don't think I'd ever buy a new one.
Q: I'm curious that the lids 9f the two grills. Are they interchangeable?
The reason I ask is to know if I obtained a rotisserie ring kit for a jumbo joe knowing in advance the ring would fit my new SnS Travel Kettle.
This is super interesting, Santa might be getting one of these! Is the temp thing on the SnS an additional cost? I wasn't too sure - I could just go look, I'm being lazy lol. Great video - big thumbs up 👍👍👍
The thermometer comes with it! Thanks for watching, Peter.
I like how the christmas lights in background are pointing to SnS grill
Great review - I love Weber - I've got a kettle a G.A and a WSM but they have rested on their reputation for to long without making any significant improvements on their older designs. SNS taking things to the next level with loads of upgrades.
WBR! What is the diameter of the SnS charcoal grate? What is the height between grates?
I gave my friend my old jumbo 10 years ago and it still kicking’!Great little grill. So Justin this is almost hard to believe but I just scored 4 / 22” premium Weber kettles in deep ocean blue from lowes this evening For only $44.75 each!! The clearance tag said 53.99 , I was sold and shocked at that ! and when the cashier scanned it came up $44.75 . Yes please!!! I sold one over the phone to a friend before. I got them to my vehicle!! 😎
LOL. I love that. Congratulations. That's what you get for being generous with a friend 10 years ago. lol
Would you be able to do a comparision between the S N S 22" and a PK original? I am looking at both and would love a video on both.
I don't have a PK. Sorry.
I would rather spend even more and get the PKGO.
That thing does look interesting.
I just bought a sns with the slow and sear charcoal basket for $180. It should rock for small cooks and tailgating.
I got the jumbo Joe with the side vents at the bail wire.
You said, “earnings call” and I thought I was listening to cnbc… Then I thought, “Aren’t they private?” Nope, IPO’d in August. WEBR is now on my watchlist. Thanks for the stock tip, Justin!
If it comes fully equipped and there’s only 2 of you that bbq will surprise you. Small footprint and coal efficient. If I was in the USA and buying again I’d take it over the Jumbojoe.
Yeah, it's a great size.
I definitely don't NEED it...orders one anyway🤦♂️😭
Great review. That makes me want to go out and get one from Slow & Sear!
Good review mate - thankyou, handy kettle indeed!
Thanks Justin I like the review. I had a Weber Jumbo Joe which I gave to friend but that Slow 'N Sear is really cool. I just had thought. With your review on these nice portable charcoal grills will you ever consider doing a review on portable pellet grills like the A Smoke, Pit Boss, Green Mountain and so forth?
Great comparison. I use my jumble Joe with the portable charcoal table that locks-in the three grill legs. Anyone know if the SNS grill legs will fit the same way on the table locking slots ? Thank you
Questions: does the SnS model allow the use of the Cajun Bandit rotisserie? The SnS 22" grill is not rotisserie-friendly. Same question regarding the Vortex. If the Vortex fits in my Weber, will it fit in my 18" SnS? I have all the SnS goodies, but like wings done with the Vortex. Thanks! Great video and channel!
The JJ does not have enough distance between the charcoal grate and cooking grate for the small or medium sized vortex. I think Justin said there is about 1/3" more distance on the travel kettle but that's probably still not enough room. Vortex does sell a "mini" version that will fit on the JJ and it should also fit on the travel kettle. Alternatively, you can get a charcoal grate for the Smokey Joe and put it in the JJ. The SJ charcoal grate is smaller so it sits lower in the JJ's bowl. This provides enough clearance for the vortex on the JJ. Not sure if this would work on the travel kettle since it has the ash sweep system.
@@sparkythomas6354 Thanks for your reply. I have the Vortex mini, so I guess I'm good to go on that. Any idea about the rotiss?
I have it. It fits better on the SnS than the jumbo joe (I'm not sure why) but check with Cajun Bandit before you buy. My rotisserie is pretty old and they could have changed things. Hope this helps.
@@BabyBackManiac Thanks! I already have the rotiss from CB. I love how it flips over and fits on my WSM :) Never have wanted to rotiss anything in the smoker though... LOL! Love your channel!
Does the SNS cooking grate fit on the Weber?
I'm late to the show but as of last weekend it was still 159 and 179 with the SNS charcoal basket. I think I may need this guy in my life although I was considering cutting the legs down on my original kettle for a bit more space. When. I travel I have a lot of people to cook for and it would be great to have more space without needing multiple kettles going.
Nice review. Christmas lights on at 2:33 mark!
lol
Great review Justin! Since all of my grills are on my deck with no patio cover, this would be great to use on the covered front porch when the weather is bad. I have two Weber Q gas grills, but to have a portable charcoal grill for two zone cooking and better flavor, this may do the trick.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas to you as well, Richard!
Great review Justin, the SNS grills look amazing.
Thanks, Tom.
Oh I want one of those. I'm in Ireland 🇮🇪 how I can get my hands on one
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Same to you!
The SnS is a superior grill. With that said I picked up a Jumbo Joe on clearance at the bullseye store for $28.00. it’s perfect for my small cooks over charcoal. I.E. burgers brats chicken etc. now you got me thinking I need a SnS too. You have no idea how much money I’ve spent because of your channel. ( no regerts either) carry on.😎
Really sweet set up! Next on my list.
Thanks for watching!
Great Review Thank You So Much
My pleasure! Merry Christmas, Mike!
It would have been fantastic to have compared these two with the charcoal Weber Go Anywhere
Love my baby kettle.Think this comparison has taken the Weber out of context. If you need all those Xtra features, stay home and cook on your big grill. The Weber is a nice economical lightweight portable camp grill, The vent bolts are cute,but a pair of gloves work just fine
This is like a "Master Touch" version of the Jumbo Joe. The sweeper idea looks good on paper but the 5 openings on that are not as big as the 3 on the Webers. I can see that leading to issues. I just wish Weber would make a deluxe version of the Jumbo Joe. My most used setup is a Jumbo Joe that sits inside a 22' Kettle. I use the Smokey Joe as a pot and pan burner. I cut up hardwood sticks to burn in it, it's great. They're all great BBQ's.
I have both. My Jumbo Joe just got retired. The SnS is so superior!
What is the difference in depth from the cooking grate to the charcoal grate as compared to a standard size grill? I ask at it looks like any direct cooking on these smaller grills will be much hotter, at least they look like that depth is smaller.
This is 4 inches. I think the bigger ones are 5
Wow this looks awesome! Gotta snag one of these
Great review!
Merry Christmas to you as well!
Same to you!
The Weber sells for 82.00 and the SS sells for 159.00. That’s double price, Is that a fair comparison? I watch your channel for many years. I Purchase the Weber pellet grill on you recommendation, and had to return it, due the issue problems of flare ups, and the shout issues. I keep watching.
Thanks for watching.
SNS really does take that iconic and versatile grill, and make it perfect. Very impressed. Love my Weber products, but SNS really has it going on.
Damn, I am SO torn. I don't do low n slow brisket, ribs etc. but, I really like the hinged grate and ash sweep on the SnS.
If you can afford the extra money, it's better in every way. If you can't afford it, the Jumbo Joe is great for the money...and you can add stuff over time.
Great review! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
they got rid of the sns grey for the full kettle now i dont know if i want it
lol. That's the first time I've heard that. Can't please everyone, I guess. You should tell them though.
@@BabyBackManiac i feel like weber is know for black and sns is know for the grey would be nice to be able to choose