Camp Chef Woodwind Pro Review | Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 Pellet Grill Review w/Sidekick

[@Kris-ge5sw]

I’ve had two camp chefs. they were decent quality but they ended up rusting out. Glad to see they’re making them out of stainless steel. Good video thanks.

[@rickdeiss8978]

I’ve had a wood wind for several years. It replaced a green mountain grill that I wore out. So I’ve been using pellet grills for a long time. I planned on replacing my current grill with a newer model in the spring because of added features like the pizza oven. Now with this new update being able to use chunk wood it’s a done deal. Once the snow is gone I will be ordering the 24 inch camp chef pro.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I think you’ll love it, Rick. I’ve used the prototype for several weeks. I’m completely sold on it. It works!

[@user-th1bd2uj5s]

​@@EverydayBBQ is that the only reason? is quality better or any other reasons?

[@62dobie]

@@EverydayBBQ, how about a detailed video of the wifi and app setup. No one has done a video of this for the Pro yet. Thanks. It is a very important part of the grill that everyone is over looking. Much appreciated.

[@dannydowell9979]

My next cooker. I got the smoke pro….love it! Getting some rust on it. I’ve been blending royal oak charcoal pellets with wood pellets.

[@troyv8302]

I think they are on to something with the wood chamber. Very innovative and will probably spark more innovation in the pellet cooker market. Nice review, Thanks!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much,Troy!

[@adamli7168]

​@@EverydayBBQhi，should i go for 24 ” or 36” . Not a big family dont think i will ever cook more than 1 brisket. is 24" enough?

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@adamli7168 it is 👍🏼

[@NinerGuy49]

Great job! Thanks for the detail! Very thorough. Not too fast or too slow. No distracting bg music. Thanks, again!

[@ThePthinker]

I’m in Canada, and just managed to find a store here that started getting them in! Your video, upsets me tremendously, because you make me want it today, and not the end of June! Great job my friend! Looking forward to going through your videos.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you for your support 🙏

[@Lowrider200088]

Very good and clear video. Your presentation style is very good and the right balance of explaining the various features of the smoker without being preachy. Much appreciated. And you're absolutely right: the assembly of this pellet grill was ridiculously easy and clear. Labeling the bags of screws to correspond to the steps in the assembly instruction booklet was nothing short of brilliant. I also did the assembly solo (as a 66 year old guy in reasonably good shape) and it wasn't difficult at all to lay it down to install the legs and wheels nor was it hard to stand it up afterwards. But I do recommend placing flat pieces of the cardboard boxes it came with underneath the grill so you don't scratch it up while installing the legs/wheels. I'll start my first smoke on it this weekend but one question: I've never used charcoal before on any type of grill. Should I just buy a bag of Kingsford from the local supermarket or is there something else I should consider using in addition to the CC Competition Pellets?

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@Lowrider200088 I like good ole Kingsford Blue

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Good review Mike! The best Woodwind yet!

[@EverydayBBQ]

I agree 💯, brother! Over the past several weeks I’ve put that prototype through it’s paces. It really made me a believer in this cooker and the food was noticeably better! Thank you for your support, Rus!

[@sprinter1553]

I just started cooking on my new Woodwind Pro 24 this week: pork belly burnt ends, burgers, and salmon. This is my first smoker ever. The fam and I absolutely have loved the food and I feel like I’m a little spoiled since I can’t compare it to older gen pellet smokers.

[@EverydayBBQ]

It’s really amazing. Glad you are enjoying it!

[@fredbuchanan2560]

Mike - I'm new to the Camp Chef line. I'm blown away at how clean you keep a working smoker! It also shows the build quality of the smoker. My main reason for going with the Woodwind 36 is the propane sear station. Love the convenience of a long cook, smoke option, or a quick cook grill option.

[@EverydayBBQ]

The searing is really a great feature that you don’t have access to with most others.

[@seanlockwood5699]

Just ordered mine. Can’t wait to dive into the possibilities.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Congratulations!

[@JoaquinChea]

Thanks for the informative review, you had a good audio and presentation. I’ve been looking at pellet grills for about a year and have not felt comfortable about going for it. Now I think I will be getting the 36” model with the grill sidekick

[@jalbor]

I'm a new owner of a Camp Chef, so it'll be quite awhile until I can justify an upgrade. But if I keep loving the smoker, I think this is such a no-brainer. Also thanks for reviewing the clean up. That's always missed from reviews but it's so important.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

Hi, Mike. A quick follow up to my earlier comment: I’ve had the 36” Pro for several months now. I didn’t get the Sidekick, but I did buy the thermal blanket. Wow! I’ve been out doing an overnight brisket at -24F. The Pro didn’t blink. I’m sure the blanket helps, but unless I’m on maximum smoke setting, it absolutely holds temperatures beautifully. I just re-watched this presentation of yours and I don’t disagree with a thing. Smoke and bark are fantastic, some of my grandsons have said it produces the best ribs they’ve ever had, and I absolutely love this Woodwind. I do keep it in my garage between cooks, but my driveway is hard-packed gravel. For that reason alone, I wish the casters were a bit bigger as they tend to dig in as I maneuver the smoker to outdoors. There’s a bunch more I could say about the woodwind, but this will do it for now. Thanks again for your commentary and for steering me toward pulling the trigger on this unit.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@corystiff6387]

Great review, Mike. New follower. My 36 comes Friday with cover, sidekick and the BBQ sear topper. Can't wait. Left RecTeq to join a new family called Camp Chef.

[@frankmarullo228]

Mike sorry for the delay in watching was in Florida for 3 weeks ,, got back to Montana just ahead of this storm.. Love your videos my friend you are very easy to listen to and learn from thank YOU Frank from montana.......

[@EverydayBBQ]

I really appreciate your support, Frank!

[@randerodr7389]

Great job on review. Been looking for another smoker. Bought a trager that I had to return. No heat control. You sold me on Camp Chef. Thanks.

[@D.DUB.V]

Great video! I just assembled my Pro 24. Looks like rain for the next 3 days, so I'll have to wait for my first cook. Looking forward to it though.

[@thewitters9846]

Just finished putting mine together. Pretty easy to do. I'm going to do a start up later this week when i have some free time.

[@saucybottombbq]

Great video and great review Mike! The closed pool in the background is a quick reminder I need to get the plow truck serviced and ready to go sooner than I want to.

[@EverydayBBQ]

lol yea I needed to get that done early. Last year we waited too long and I froze my 🥜 off doing it lol.

[@bradcupp6698]

Very good review, I've been thinking about buying this one to upgrade from my smaller one. Thanks for the detail review, I really like the feature that you can put some briquettes in there for extra flavor. That looks different from some of the other ones that I've seen.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I can tell you with absolute certainty that this works well enough for me to have fallen in love with it lol. It’s worth the consideration if nothing else.

[@bmoney_0827]

About to buy my first smoker. Once this passes all certification in Canada I’m pulling the trigger on the 36” woodwind pro

[@davidbarnes6350]

Mike...in a word your video is AWESOME. I have an older Woodwind and it's getting old. Going to buy the new Pro based on your review. I will do it via a link as long as you get credit for the sale. Kudos to your videos.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thanks very much, David!

[@csiegert83]

Just returned my louisiana 900 pellet grill to costco yesterday as the controller failed, hopefully this Campchef model comes to Australia soon, great review.

[@dougstitely5136]

Mike you did an awesome job on this review and the video was as always good quality! I love that feature of putting wood or charcoal in for extra flavor, that's awesome. If didn't have enough smokers and grills I'd be checking this one out. Lol Take care Mike!

[@EverydayBBQ]

lol I hear ya, Doug! Thank you very much for watching!

[@michaeldonnelly1771]

I’ve had a camp chef woodwind for about 7 years now and I can’t complain at all. I’ve contacted customer service once for a bad thermometer and they sent me a new one no questions asked. It’s always outside but covered and I could let it sit for months and it fires right up. Was thinking of going with a larger one and was looking at the rectec but I think you just changed my mind. Well done nice review?

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

Hey, Mike- that was really well done! A note on the cover: I’ve had the Flat Top 600 griddle for coming up on three years now, and the cover is a perfect fit, stays put using the cinch straps, and even being outside this entire time it still looks like new. I’ve been thinking about a Yoder as my first pellet, but just can’t seem to quite pull the trigger on it. Thanks to you, I’m heading to the Camp Chef site now to do some shopping. 😁 This is partly based on my experience with the flat top and partly based on your review: clear and well said in your presentation, excellent video work, plus you seem like a good guy. Cheers and thanks!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much, John!!

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Looking at getting my first pellet grill. Certainly been hearing a lot of good things about the Woodwind Pro. Thanks for the review.

[@neilguiles2129]

Love my Woodwind Pro 36. Takes some time to adjust the settings but overall, best deal for the money. Here in upstate NY, they can take my gas stove but they won’t take my smoker.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Lol smoke on! 💨

[@dkidl2000]

Great review Mike, as a person that owns black cars I can tell you, black is the hardest color to keep clean, it shows any Imperfections! At least it does on cars, silver is the best color, just my 2 cents there. Great review tho, great camera work, sounded great, wouldn't change anything.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much for watching, Darin! Yes, I agree under normal circumstances that black is harder to keep clean but I think this would be an exception to the rule. The lid is black but it is coated which will likely make for easy cleanup and it won't show much carbon buildup as it will match the color until cleanup lol.

[@2okiebbqreview597]

I just ordered the 24 inch. I am so excited! Thanks for the video

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you and congratulations!

[@MIkalAbdullahSr]

Great video. I have an offset smoker which I love but sometimes I'm not able to feed it splits for hours. Because of you, I will consider this cooker. Thanks

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@bwanakelvin5555]

Loved the honest review, you did great. Subscribed!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much. I truly appreciate your support!

[@txmxer]

Had a woodwind 24 since 2019. It's worn out, but it's had a lot of cooks. Replacing it with the WWPro 36. I had a side kick on the 24 and it worked fine, but it was also the first thing to fail. If you want it, get it. It should work great, but I'd rather buy a separate propane grill going forward. PS: Really hoping the SS will be more durable over time.

[@erichoehn8262]

Great review Mike. It is definitely on my list. I have help off on a pellet because of the lack of smoke flavor. This makes it more likely I will take the plunge

[@EverydayBBQ]

It is a game changer. Thank you for watching, Eric!

[@kenm6939]

great review i purchased a 36 inch smoker with the side grill and havent used the side gril yet but the smoker gets used year round i love it! meat probes are messing up not sure what to do about that they all read between 220 to 250. I love that feature with the charcoal box LOL. GOOD cleanup video too thanks for the tips.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much, Ken!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I think Camp Chef just raised the bar with that smoke box!!!! I had a pellet grill in the past that had a way to burn wood chunks and it certainly added more smoke flavor!!! Great job Mike!! Ps.. Could you please ad a compressor to the audio and set the limiter -4 db? Plus drop an adjustment layer on the timeline and bring the midtones up 8% but other than that the presentation was spot on!! ;) hahaha

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much, brother! Lol on the edits lol. That’s Al quite familiar lol.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

@@EverydayBBQ Memories! ha ha

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

@@EverydayBBQ Ha ha

[@foodieferdiedmaniac420]

Interesting my woodwind is only like over a year old. Been using smoke box with wood chips or smoke tube with pellets to get more smoke. But i see how convenient this is. Thanks for the detailed demo/review👍. Now i’m thinking about upgrading😁

[@EverydayBBQ]

Lol well the true beauty of this is the clean smoke you can achieve with the added coals/chunks because of it being located right over the fire pot. That’s the real huge thing. Clean smoke. Other options tend to produce a bitter flavor. Thank you for watching, FFM!

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Awesome review and great features on that Camp Chef Mike!!!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you, brother!

[@PostalBarbecue]

Great review Mike. I have the 24 coming and I can’t wait, especially after seeing this review.

[@EverydayBBQ]

You’re gonna love it, brother!

[@phobosful]

Nice video, this the next level of pellet grills. My concern is the build quality. The body is stainless, paper thin stainless. The big question I have is how well the butterfly flap over the fire pot is going to stand up to 400+ temps. I am pretty certain it is going to get cherry red and possibly start warping. I will hold off on this cooker a little while longer. Thanks for the great review.

[@jackmonroe8520]

Great information. I currently have a Treager 570 Pro, which has provided us with some wonderful cooks. However, after watching a different video comparing 6 pellet grills, I became infatuated with the Camp Chef Pro with the smoke box. I don’t need a new grill, but I want one.

[@EverydayBBQ]

We all do. Remember you only live once, but yourself a grill and enjoy it. It doesn’t have to be this one, but enjoy life responsibly. In the end, you’ll be glad you did.

[@MultiLEGODOG]

I love those grates, I hate the heavy cast iron ones, i avoided cleaning that particular grill. Vermont castings, break your back to get them out lol

[@jonandrews6299]

Excellent review Mike - really well put together and has definitely tempted me to get one!

[@EverydayBBQ]

*thank you very much for watching, Jon!*

[@Vision6800]

Good review. I would have liked to have seen the grill cooking space measured. Also, the upper grates appear to have a lip between the two pieces which seems strange.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I keep the upper grades that way just to keep one out of the way so I have room to work on the lower great but they can operate on the same level and give you a ton of cooking space which is what I mentioned in the video. If you click on the link, I provided below for the cooker you will find all of the specs detailed and laid out to a T.

[@Ebs685]

I always enjoy your reviews. You do a wonderful job! Keep up the good work Mike. Stan

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much for watching, Stan!

[@ronl384]

I was wondering if there are/ or has anyone had issues with the Wi-Fi, and the controller? Issues with updates? I own an original Woodwind about 6 years now-it's still going strong and I have had no problems with the grates. I would like to see stainless grates, but not cast iron. I spray my grates with Pam and while my food is resting, I take a paper towel and wipe the grates off. When it cools, a brillo pad and hot water and it's clean. BTW-I clean my pit after every cook-usually the same day.

[@KillaHawg]

Great video and production quality. I can FINALLY make a decision and order a pellet grill. Well, after I decide between the 24" and the 36", LOL.

[@dkeele]

Been waiting for this one as well, great stuff. I really love this grill (and yes I've been using it since may)

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you brother! I love it!

[@tomdavis6371]

Every time I see you demonstrating a new cooker it's as though you're trying to spend my money! LOL I've not been able to do much grilling the past couple of years due to some health issues but maybe next year. It looks like quite a terrific product.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I pray for your health and fast healing, Tom. I appreciate your support very much.

[@tomdavis6371]

Thanks Mike!

[@ericousleyjr9119]

Great review Mike! I have the original 36' model and I love it!!! That smoke box thing looks like a major game changer!!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Perfect words, brother! That’s exactly what it is!

[@jimmypage632]

Great review from up here in Canada! 👍 I'm sold!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

[@TheBeardedItalian]

Excellent review Mike!! I really like the sidekick accessory. Definitely would be cool with cast iron grates. 🍻

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

[@rbljackson]

so is this the same as the Woodwind WIFI 36 but with the added Smoke box. The previous model had that sear plate that could be slid open or closed. Do you find that this version is much improved over that previous model for both smoking AND grilling? I want an all in one unit and think with the side grill, I'd have an all in one unit. Also......where is the link to the new cover? I looked on their website, and the pics still show the smokestack style cover. Did I miss it on the website?

[@petergriffinson1907]

Can you put charcoal on the drip tray and grill? That would be an awesome feature.

[@EverydayBBQ]

No

[@guythecookingsam2588]

I will sometimes burn some lump in a pan in the bottom right of my Woodwind 24. It does seem to add something.

[@EverydayBBQ]

For sure. The thing about this though is the clean smoke due to the high heat under the box from the fire pot. It makes a huge difference. Thank you very much for watching 🙏

[@SmokedMidwestBBQ]

I like the design of that smoker. Also, that smoke box is a genius idea for a pellet smoker! 👌🏻

[@EverydayBBQ]

I agree, 100 it has really grown on me

[@Rbouch]

Great video….awesome grill by Camp Chef…..I too don’t understand why the bottom shelf isn’t stainless, it would have been, in my opinion, a more complete package. I hope Camp Chef desires to change that!!! Thank you for posting!!!

[@EverydayBBQ]

As mentioned it's really not an issue, I'm just super picky lol. Thank you very much for watching!

[@lonczarnecki6296]

I've been waiting for this video, now I need this grill. The problem is my 24" is still working great!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Lol 😂 hey it’s my most harsh judge of all! How are you, brother? This is a game changer. The day you were here and we had that tri-tip (and lots of bourbon) this is the cooker that delivered the meal!

[@WhiteThunderBBQ]

looks like one of the better designed pellet grills I have seen. Cheers brother!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@chuckintres4243]

Great review. This was the first review of yours I watched and I liked that you didn’t get sidetracked on points that don’t matter like many other do. I have been using pellet grills for years but have not used a Camp Chief yet, this one looks like it’s time to upgrade. In your review you showed an adjustable damper in the rear of the cooker and I have not seen that on a pellet grill before, why do I need to control that on a pellet grill? Again great video

[@EverydayBBQ]

It’s really just to control smoke flow and also can help hold temps in different kinds of climates. Nothing major at all. Thank you very much for watching and providing feedback, Chuck.

[@chuckintres4243]

@@EverydayBBQ have you used that feature in your cooks?

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@chuckintres4243 I have not. I just keep it simple.

[@chuckintres4243]

Thanks for your help

[@ParkImaging]

I've never seen your channel before but everything was perfect. The content was spot on with no details left out. Instant subscribe. Thank you!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much, Wil.

[@SleeperBBQ]

Great job Mike loving that drawer for added wood or coal really nice review sir

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you very much as always!

[@reedembley5197]

Your video was well done Mike -- they always are. Is this Pro so good that I should get rid of my DLX and buy new?

[@EverydayBBQ]

It’s really a great grill. I have heard of delivery issues since launch, but both of mine arrived fine and had no issues. The flavor it adds is definitely noticeable and welcomed if you’re into that sort of premium or notch up type stuff. I think if you can easily afford it, I’d consider it. If it would be a stretch, maybe not. That’s really more up to you.

[@russellhoward5436]

I love the concept! The one question I have is how quick does it get up to temp? The one reason I use my Masterbuilt 1050 gravity fed more than my RecTeq pellet is because it will get up to temp QUICK! If this gets up to temp quick, I'm thinking hard about buying it. Thanks for your in-depth review!

[@EverydayBBQ]

I’m always cooking within 10-15 minutes or sooner.

[@gharv1313]

Excellent review Mike! Very thorough and very knowledgeable of the product. Little pricey but something I might be looking into soon. Thanks again and take care. Cheers🍻

[@EverydayBBQ]

I was very skeptical about this, especially after knowing the pricing. It took me a while to get over that, but with each cook, my skepticism gave way to utter joy for finding that missing piece to pellet grill cooking. The added flavor and flexibility really are worth it in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and supporting me!

[@alexeimiloslawsky2978]

The best review, and i watched a lot of them.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I truly appreciate that 🙏

[@lx2nv]

In my opinion, Camp Chef is one of the better pellet grills out there! Thanks for sharing.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I agree! Thank you very much for watching!

[@lx2nv]

@@EverydayBBQ heck yea. Finally working on my foxbody now lol!

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@lx2nv mine needs help again. Added new Supefcharger and dyno’d over 500hp. Now I have a coolant leak and overheat issue 😢.

[@lx2nv]

@@EverydayBBQ supercharger, nice!! I'm praying it's not a head gasket.

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@lx2nv or worse lol 😢

[@user-th1bd2uj5s]

if you could only pick one out of a wood wind pro with a sidekick sear or the apex pellet/gas combo, which would it be?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Pro

[@TerryOwensBansheePA]

I always enjoy your videos. Maybe you could do one where you cook with the smoker? BTW, I use your Italian beef sandwich recipe all the time!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Awesome! Yes, there will be cook videos coming. All the cooks I showed in the video were done with the prototype. Cook videos coming soon.

[@waderussell2005]

Very unique, with that smokebox. How does this grill compare to the RecTeq Flagship 1100?

[@EverydayBBQ]

I’ve never used rectec products before, so I cannot fairly comment on that comparison. Rectec has their list of favorite creators and influencers, and I’m not on it.

[@johnmanthey2683]

I have a Camp Chef 24 Deluxe with the sear box, not the sidekick. I like a lot of the features like the 22 pound hopper, four wheels and I can put my sear box on it. My qurstion is in regards to the bottom grates. Are there not, perhaps, aftermarket cast iron or stainless grates available?

[@EverydayBBQ]

There might be but honestly these work perfectly well. Never had a single issue as I mentioned in the video. I’m just picky lol.

[@johnmanthey2683]

@@EverydayBBQ Hey, I'm a German Virgo and my daughters say I have OCD. Basically anal retentive. I'm really picky. You may want to mention there is a heat blanket option available for those in cold climates. I'm in South Dakota and it gets cilly, aka sub zero, in the winter.

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@johnmanthey2683 good point!

[@swaggysway5418]

Nice work, looks like a great pellet cooker.. It makes me wonder, if the wood chunks and charcoal are what is bringing the taste to the next level if going with a barrel cooker would be a better choice?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Barrel cookers are amazing flavor givers. You will lose the convenience of the automatic temp control, but I wouldn’t argue with you either way, Swaggy.

[@jasonnewton4741]

Sorry if it was already asked, what is the sidekick fuel with , propain?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Yes propane

[@johnharvey1591]

Great video and very timely as I am about to pull the trigger for my first pellet grill. My only question for now is how well does the wifi app work away from your home? Like running an errand or at church during a cook. Any issues?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Personally, I have never had an issue, but I have only used a handful of times. I don’t normally recommend that you leave the grill unattended for really long periods of time and that’s just pellet grills in general although I’ve never had an issue I still think it’s not something you should do too often regardless of what brand you go with.

[@skreuz1]

I have been a pellet grill guy for a very long time, I have an original Traeger when it was made in the US before they shipped it to China. And I absolutely love my Traeger although I am cooking on old technology and I’m considering an upgrade, I had planned on getting the new Traeger, what are your thoughts on the new Traeger‘s versus this camp chef. That being said, I thought this was an excellent video simple straightforward great information!

[@EverydayBBQ]

I really appreciate the feedback, Sean! On the Traeger comparison, I’m afraid I can’t really provide you with a lot of information there. I haven’t owned or used any of their newer stuff and therefore I really cannot provide you with a fair comparison. What I can say is that the unique smoke box feature of this cooker is not found on any other that I’m aware of. That’s the stand out thing for the most part. Everything from top to bottom is of good quality and engineering as well. In addition, I’ve owned a few of these from Camp Chef in recent years and never experienced any issues. I hope that helps…

[@rockon856]

always love your content mike ! Brilliant as always So the 36 is black and the 24 is silver ?

[@EverydayBBQ]

No, the 24" I show in this video was a prototype so it was opposite. The final versions are all the same, stainless body, black lid as show here with the 36". Thank you very much for watching!

[@danielploy9143]

The new Camp Chef with log access. Is it innovative or hype?

[@stevenweitz2284]

Great review. I use a Masterbuilt 560 now . How long does the pellet fuel last before needing a refill?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Lots of variables there. Outside temp/humidity, cooking temperature, brand of pellets, etc. since it’s a 36” cooker, it consumes more than the standard 24”. I have not noticed anything excessive however. It’s pretty normal.

[@nyfan78]

Thanks for your reply! Is there a front shelf for this one?

[@EverydayBBQ]

They were working on it last I heard.

[@user-th1bd2uj5s]

New to the pellet grill game. I like your video and respect your opinion. Why pick this over the Tregar equivalent? thanks

[@EverydayBBQ]

The smoke box is a unique feature to this grill.

[@jacobelder6806]

Good video. Something I cant seem to find anywhere online are the dimensions of grill? I assume its 36x ?

[@EverydayBBQ]

It has to be on the product page I have linked in the description

[@sylwiavaclavekphotography]

Thanks so much for great and detailed review. It sure looks like a fantastic smoker. many upgrades and nicer features. I really like the pro smoke box and that the lid is insulated. Question, there is no possibility of direct sear in the smoker, right. You need to use the side kick for that? Thanks

[@EverydayBBQ]

Correct! You need the Sidekick with Grill Box attachment for that but honestly that is WAY BETTER than any pellet grill sear option I've ever seen. Thank you very much for watching!

[@sylwiavaclavekphotography]

@@EverydayBBQ I think so too. All the grease dripping directly to the bottom is goin to make a royal mess and more complex to clean. I have a side kick, so would just need to attach it. Thanks

[@CookingJoeFoods]

Looks like a really good grill. Thanks for the thorough video.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thanks for watching

[@shaunbourne9107]

Great review - am toying with the upgrade to either pellet or offset and now it got harder. If you have any idea of when these are going to be available in other countries (UK here) that would be much appreciated.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I’m unsure but check out camp chefs site

[@johnknapp6328]

Great Review looks like it could be game changer.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I think there’s zero doubt about it in my mind! Thank you very much for watching, John!

[@frankenjoe07]

I love Camp Chef products- have the griddle and pizza oven, but the hinges on the woodwind pro look cheap. Over time they look like they will rust out on the cover. Can you give us your opinion on the hinge quality? About to buy that smoker.

[@EverydayBBQ]

They have performed fine for me.

[@mrmikefrey]

Can you tell us the dimensions on the bottom rack? I would like to know if my aftermarket grill grates are going to fit in there.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I don’t know about the aftermarket grates but the website link I provided should have “specs” which will provide all the measurements.

[@slow_dragon3669]

Does the cover you show accommodate a smoke stack? I only show the one that looks to be for not Pro versions on Camp Chef website.

[@EverydayBBQ]

Yes, the one I have does have a spot for it. It just lays down toward the back cause this cooker doesn’t have it.

[@kenwong518]

Great review. Mostly likely going to get one

[@trito408]

I have the Heavy D from Smoke Daddy which does something similar. My issue with it is that it increases the temps considerably. Even with the settings on 160 and vents fully open, I am unable to maintain temps below 250 while the wood is burning. Is the Woodwind able to keep low 200 temps with the extra wood/charcoal burning?

[@EverydayBBQ]

I never cooked below 220 but I had zero temperature issues. It worked like a ghost. Added the flavor and smoke unwanted without messing with the cooker or deducting from the convenience of a pellet smoker.

[@acjei]

great review! thanks! i’m sold!!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Very interesting pit!!! Thanks Mike! I learned lots!!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Thank you, Tommy! 🙏

[@shmooley418]

Great review and I love the concept of being able to use real wood, but it looks a little flimsy. Like you said that top grate is in 2 pieces, which does not make sense, especially if you have a large brisket. How is the thickness of the smoker? Do you think it would hold heat in the cold and snow?

[@EverydayBBQ]

I’ve cooked in all kinds of weather. The cooker is great quality. It’s not the thickest steel, but I’ve never had a functional issue with a Camp Chef. I can’t say that for other brands.

[@EverydayBBQ]

PINNED COMMENT: - This does come with 4 meat probes that plug into the controller to monitor temps. This can all be monitored from the App. - There is a Probe Port on the left side of the cooker for the probes to neatly run into the cook chamber. - Cold Smoke Mode or “Fan Only” I mentioned you can use a smoke tube but of course you can just use the new smoke box area for this. - I see at least one other review video that is claiming that this smoke box feature gives offset like smoke. That is NOT true. I’m just being honest. It’s an incredible leap from the norm but nothing is gonna give you offset smoker smoke except an OFFSET! - A great question just came in… does the smoke box mess with temperature? ANSWER: I never cooked below 220, but I had zero issues. The added fuel did not mess with temperature.

[@dkeele]

Only thing I'd point out is that you can also use the smoke box to cold smoke as well. So no need for a smoke tube. You either need to light the fuel manually in the box and use fan only, or you can fire up the grill, light the fuel in the box, then do shutdown, turn on fan only and let the chamber temp drop until it's where you want to cold smoke at.

[@EverydayBBQ]

@@dkeele thank you!

[@EverydayBBQ]

I want to add to this that over the past couple weeks I’ve heard of people having various issues with these cookers. Both of mine were great and I want to make that clear. There were minor assembly issues with the prototype but that was to be expected as it was all hand welded etc. The final production model was absolutely perfect. If you have issues with this cooker, please post them here in the pinned comment for others to read and discuss.

[@Vile_412]

straight to the point, not a lot of b/s, was a damn good video sir.

[@weberg121]

Compared too weber smokefire stelth which one would be your choice Built quality, etc best regards from Sweden Tomas

[@EverydayBBQ]

I would choose this one all day the Weber is junk to be honest.

[@weberg121]

@@EverydayBBQ thanks for a quick answer, and your review make my decision easy, hope it will come to Sweden soon, as we dont have the pro modell yet thanks again from Tomas Westberg

[@dv0830b]

Does it do pretty well using it as a grill too?

[@michaelp9238]

Do you recommend the woodwind or the apex? Can the woodwind still grill and sear? My wife and I are really torn between the two and don't know which to pick.

[@EverydayBBQ]

The WW Pro will give you better overall smoke flavor and versatility because of the smoke box. It can also sear with the sidekick and grill box add on. The Apex is built better, holds more even temperatures and has additional features.

[@stevenpidek4387]

With cooker the 24 or 36 woodwind pro cooker will handle a 20 to 21 lbs Turkey would you recommend?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Both will IMO