Honest Review of The All New Spider Grills / Huntsman 22” Smart Kettle Kamado Smoker / Grill!

Let’s do a review of The All New Spider Grills Huntsman Smart Kettle Kamado Smoker Grill! WiFi Enabled! #spidergrills #kamadogrill #reviews #bbq #bbcharcoal
Here’s the discount code for the free Venom Battery when you order the Huntsman…HORSMAN…..for a free battery when you buy a Huntsman. You have to add the huntsman and the battery to your cart at checkout.

[@mikebird5148]

As someone who owns a Weber kettle with a Spider Venom I can honestly say after 100's of cooks that the Venom is a absolute beast, and I can control it from anywhere, my sister lives down the street from me and I always go down to her house while I'm smoking a pork butt or ribs and can control the grill and check the temperature while I'm away. $750 IMO is a great price for this grill. The Venom itself is $200.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Mike! Appreciate the feedback!

[@HaotheEnd]

There’s also a refund program. $100 back if you already have a Venom, your huntsman won’t come with one.

[@moisesreyes2421]

The review I was waiting for to get me over the edge and pre-order it. Thanks

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy

[@StitchJones]

Tom, thank you for showing this off sir!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Had a blast! Thanks for watching!

[@robertguerra4609]

Tom your the best in informing us in products. I enjoy the way you explain everything. This spider gill is amazing and can’t wait to buy one!!!!!🙏🙏🙏. Again thanks 😊 😎😎😎

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Robert! Appreciate the kind words and feedback

[@Rbouch]

I plan to preorder the grill and accessories so I will definitely use your code for the free battery pack! I’m impressed so far!!!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Robert! You will be impressed!

[@WB-iz6ot]

Great review pointing out all the details that is important. Ive been watching this thing ever since the launch and now its time for you to cook on it and need to see more how it performs when it matters not as a demo...

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! More to come…..

[@TJ-tb3xm]

I'm a fan. Ordered mine.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Enjoy!

[@Big-Purv]

Great video as usual Tom! I've been looking forward to this one since I pre ordered the huntsman early and have been using a venom for about 6 months or so and love it! I still have and love my grills but this one called to me! like a weber on steroids! I also appreciate the free battery brother! saved me some coin in this tough economy I can put towards some meat to grill! cheers and happy grilling sir!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Enjoy!

[@ericpetersen8155]

Wow, that’s a great value. Tremendous quality. The build cost on that must be double of any equivalent Kamado. Great review Tom

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks Eric! Had a blast!

[@purleybaker]

Good lord Tom I don't need another grill, but this one seems to have potential. Thanks for the video.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Lol…me too!

[@RustyBBQLamb]

Great looking grill so cool

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Yes it is!

[@hinds90]

Nice! Can tell some thought went into this cooker

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Agreed

[@GONZOFAM7]

Man I was waiting for your review.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@LightZone9]

Thanks for a very in depth review of a grill I've never seen or heard of before. It's a great looking grill and the esthetics are right up my alley. I'd love to see a grill like this that would run off of rechargable "tool like" batteries.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! As it does,,, like I said Spider Grills will give you a free battery when you order the Huntsman using the code I provided. Did you not watch the video?

[@agmajor8993]

Not for nothing, Spiders’ support is excellent. I’ve emailed several times for questions related to my spider-22 pellet attachment and always get a prompt response. If I didn’t already have a Summit, I’d get this.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback

[@Sergio-ps6cb]

O men!! I’m stopping watching your videos I want Avery single grill that you show on your channel😁

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

lol! Thanks for watching!

[@fpineda101]

Thanks for reviewing this. When Spider announced this, I had just received my Summit Kamado the weekend before. The WSK is heavier duty than the Weber 26" Kettle and has a 24" cooking grate, this is thicker gauge. The vortex for the 22" and 26" works perfectly with the WSK. The WSK has the vent in the center so when doing wings with a vortex, you do not need to spin your lid around. If I needed something on a budget, I'd probably get the WSM 22". This is an intriguing option tho

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback

[@paulh6517]

I honestly think you made the right choice and will have zero regrets. The WSK has a dual wall construction which will decrease the fuel usage and stabilize the temps. This spider looks cheap to me (lots of nuts and bolts on the exterior) and only time will tell how it will hold up. Yes, you have to wait on the accessories to maximize the "potential" of this grill. I hope Tom gets a WSK to give a review on it. For my money is WSK all the way.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Paul! Appreciate the feedback

[@gharv1313]

Definitely a nice cooker Tom! I agree with you, once they get those accessories it will elevate it for sure! Great job on the review! Cheers 🍻

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Agreed!

[@BKCCooks]

Great review!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jleonpolanco]

Loves freaking amazing...I have to buy this

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Enjoy!

[@lynnjones4910]

I wish that nice sign came with preorders 😂

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Lol

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

In my opinion this might be the best grill built within in the last 20yrs and the price is not too bad considering it built like a tank. Now if they could come up with a way to use pellets as well that would be outstanding. Great review as always Tom. Cheers from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate you stopping by!

[@Jason315NY]

That’s a beast with a heat diffuser accessories I bet it low and slows like a champ

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! It does!

[@alanchapman6291]

Nice review. If i didnt already own an OG weber summit kamado/charcoal center with signals/billows this is definitely one i would consider. Definitely fair priced compared to other grills out there.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Alan! Agreed

[@cameronh5442]

I can't say enough good things about Spider Grills. I hope they have lots of success with this new grill.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! I agree!

[@fr0styqrc1]

Going to preorder have never owned a bbq

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Enjoy!

[@Michael_Courtney]

Thanks for the review. I've seen several videos from the company on this grill. It looks very solid. I personally am not a fan of the 22" kettle style. When you do indirect that leaves you little surface area. If you like that style, this seems like a great premium option.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@LaserGuy64]

Was that the first time you fired it up? I know that PID controllers can take a bit of time to settle in after the first start up. This thing looks really nice. Tnanks for the nice video! By the way, I tried B&B orange bag briquets for the first time today, wanting to get some serious searing temps. First time I was able to get the weber lid thermo to wrap completely around to the stop. Big time sear!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! First time! More to come! Enjoy the BB charcoal!

[@shumardi1]

That is an amazing grill

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@johnsouthern6089]

Good first grill try. I only know them for their temp control Weber stuff.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching John!

[@infinitepeak]

Hey Tom! Thanks for the video. Is this the final version or is this still one of the prototype models? Also, did it have probes included or no? Like you, I can't wait for all those accessories as well. Hope to see more videos from you with this guy if you do plan on making more....

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Don’t think this is a prototype, it did include one probe, more videos to come!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

If I was in the market for a kamado, I believe I would spring for the Huntsman 22. That's a neat grill there Tom. That controller sort of looks like a Fireboard.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate you supporting the channel

[@hazman440]

That's a damn nice pit ... the build quality looks superior

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Agreed!

[@TexasWig]

I think that's a good deal for the money. I have a Weber summit and like it a lot. The WSK is crazy efficient. Takes very little airflow to keep temp. There's some opinions out there that more airflow is better for smoking. And that's probably right.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Agreed!

[@gregdenton5282]

Found this grill on KZbin last week. Was hoping you’d review Tom. I have a Weber 22” premium kettle and a 18”WSM. Would you think this could replace both? How efficient is it with the charcoal burn times for a low and slow. Their video looked to burn about 5-8lbs in 10hrs. That’s better than the WSM. Thanks for another great video.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! I definitely think it could, just started using it, more videos to come

[@DasGoat896]

If you use the app for the Venom there's a pause feature. It allows you to open the lid without the fan ramping up and throwing the temps off.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Kurt! Good to know

[@WoodTurtleElbows]

Tom can we get a video of you trying more Weber accessories with it? I’d love to figure out an indirect setup that still let you top up the coal through the door

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Please be more specific….

[@tnguyen88]

Would love to see some tests with any Weber Kettle 22in deflector plates you may have on hand to get an idea on how this handles low and slow.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! I’ll be doing a questions asked, questions answered video soon and this will be one of the subjects

[@doug900S]

I used the Spider grill on my 22" weber, and the internal case that holds the electronics, melted, and it became inoperative! I don't know why the picked plastic? Why not Bakelite? Much more durable. Fortunately, they sent a replacement. I have to design a sheild that absorbs heat before it radiats to the Spider, and try to physically isolate the spider from the grill.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Doug! I’ve used mine on Weber 22 dozens of times for low and slow and hot and fast without issue. Curious as to how this could happen since it sits outside the grill and well below the charcoal grate

[@jw48335]

Yeah, gonna need the diffuser, but nothing wrong with that. They're a small company, they probably didn't want to wait for the diffuser. I bet even a flimsy aluminum oval or some cheap sheet metal would do wonders. I have an 18" pizza stone, hmm, a couple of fire bricks...

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Jeremy! Agreed…..

[@johnnyboyA76]

Trying to decide on this or the Oklahoma Joe's tahoma 900. Have you reviewed the tahoma yet? Thanks Tom for great content. Cheers

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Johnny! I haven’t, it’s on a long list

[@TylerNally]

Very interesting. Seems like the Huntsman is an auto Kamado like the Acorn Auto Kamado. It's biggest advantage is the easy access to the burning fuel area in case more needs to be added after a while. I don't know if the Acorn unit is still sold. The last time I looked it was half to 2.3rds the price of the Huntsman.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Tyler! Appreciate the feedback, you are correct, however the auto Kamado is 18” and the Huntsman is 22”

[@paulh6517]

I think that the Acorn Auto Kamado may be a better comparison. Double wall construction is a big plus on a metal Kamado.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Paul! That would be an interesting comparison

[@tedz.]

This is a tank and a lot of great features that are upgrades from the Weber products. Did you shoot the temp on the outside of the kettle? Ignoring the price, my guess is this may not be as efficient as a ceramic or the Summit Kamado, but $500 buys a lot of charcoal. If you still have it, maybe an efficiency test against the Auto Kamado. Faced with an initial Kamado purchase, this looks like a winner.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Ted! Agreed! I did shoot the outside of the grill at higher temps and it was in the mid 200’s

[@fredwiley3731]

Tom, you probably know more about grills, smokers, and fire than anyone including the ones that make the equipment Thanks.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks Fred! Appreciate the support!

[@steveb2572]

Given a choice between the Spider Huntsman and Recteq deluxe pellet grill which would you choose?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Steve! I’d choose both, it’s pellets vs charcoal impossible to chose

[@jimmerrill9597]

Worried a little about hot coals falling out when you open charcoal feed . Would this work with Sky Flame ring and defector?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Jim! Charcoal grate is massive, I doubt the sky flame ring will work.

[@Kannondale07]

This is going to be a big hit!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Agreed!

[@brettsmith6063]

Hey Tom, any plans to review the new Weber Searwood pellet grill anytime soon? Thx

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Brett! Not yet, but it’s on the list

[@chrismilanowski5301]

Great video as always Tom. I think for the money the Chargriller Auto Kamodo would be my favorite. Have you thought about the new Masterbuilt XT and Im always curious about the Chud Box from Chuds BBQ. What are your thoughts?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Chris! Haven’t done the XT and I’ve not seen the Chud box, but I’ll look

[@markbutterwegge6394]

Hey Tom. Another great video! Have a question on another topic, Electric smokers. I do most of my work on my chargriller 980 but looking to add an electric that can go real low temps 100 or 120 for potential cold smoking. Also, to use to rest brisket for a longer period of time. Have you tested any and have suggestions? Does Z Griils have anything? Thanks!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Mark! I’ve not tried any of the electric smokers

[@markbutterwegge6394]

Thanks, Tom. I would think it would be another outstanding "Tom Video." Maybe a few of the electric smoker guys will send you their products for a test run. I can't help but think that I am not the only guy wanting to experiment with the cold smoke process. Happy grilling, my friend!😀

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks Mark! Most manufactures are reluctant because I do honest reviews and sometimes it doesn’t go there way

[@victorvelazquez681]

Can I use this like a regular Weber kettle too; without having the blower on?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Victor! Yes you can

[@JohnathanHemmans]

Tom, Would you, can you use the Snake method or Minion method with the Huntsman grill? Or are you supposed to just dump a pile of lump and briquettes in the hopper along with flavored wood??

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Hi John! Good question! Yup you could definitely use snake method or minion method with the Huntsman

[@JohnathanHemmans]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Sounds good!

[@HaotheEnd]

You should test it with the Weber, heat beacon, or only fire diffuser

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! I’ll take a look, but I don’t think they will fit, the bottom stay wide as I showed in the video with the charcoal grate

[@HaotheEnd]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ oh, I meant with the charcoal ring and the diffuser together under the cooking grates… just wondering if that works

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Yes without a doubt, plenty of room

[@m1st3rf]

When should we expect the first cook?! Would love to see maybe a reverse seared steak

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Soon…

[@Flemeth85]

It kills me that this is the same size as Weber kettle. I currently use a Kettle and a 22" WSM. The Huntsman doesn't solve the issue of needing more space compared to the kettle, which is why I have a WSM. I love the Idea, but it's not practical to replace my setup

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback

[@Excelword-vb9lm]

Thank you. This is a much better review/presentation than the videos from the manufacturer’s channel. That presenter just annoys me to no end to the point that I almost lost interest in this product just because of him.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

And most say that about me! Lol! Thanks for Watching!

[@Tkz9000]

Tom you did a better job at presenting this grill than the actual manufacturer rep. The videos from Spider Grills especially their Q and A are a joke. They keep referencing the website to the questions customers had.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@victorvelazquez681]

Dang it I just bought a Weber kettle. Now I'm thinking of returning it and for another 500 I can get this

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@GO-AVS]

Unfortunately, B&B recently switched their oak lump to "With oak" lump. Any idea how much oak is really in the bag? Or what is the other wood species is used?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! I have no idea, haven’t seen this

[@D-Mag]

How does this compare to the Rectec 380 Deluxe?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! One is pellets the other charcoal……..

[@gotcheese9163]

Every router Wi-Fi has a 2.4ghz and a 5ghz. The reason spider grills is using a 2.4 frequency is because the range goes much farther than a 5ghz. You have a 2.4ghz as well. The reason you can’t connect the spider grill to the app is because both of your Wi-Fi frequencies have the same name. Easy fix, just log into your Wi-Fi router and split the networks. Make the 5ghz a different name then the spider grills will see the app in your phone. Also when you say 5G, that’s referring to cell service speed not your home Wi-Fi. Hope this helps

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback….not sure where one logs in to WiFi router?

[@GrillTopExperience]

This is the way. 2.4Ghz is better for the range like you said. It would be nice to include both for people that aren't sure how to login to their router :)

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

lol, and yet I still have no clue where one logs into the router……Thanks for Watching!

[@Not2BeTrite]

​​@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ there's an IP adresss on the back of your router and most likely has the password needed on the label with it. If not you can Google it. PS I bought that OnlyFire ceramic insert off your two videos and uploaded my own. Now there's three of them total on here, that thing needs more press bc it's awesome

[@michaelmorbach6800]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ This is a fairly common problem with the Spider Blower. If you ever want to pursue it your internet provider can help you set up a guest network on the 2.4 channel. If you are using a third party router it is super easy to set it up. I pulled my hair out when i first got my Venom. I have the 2.4 a 5G with the same name and the Venom wouldn't find it. The strange thing is once I disabled the 5G network and set the Venom up for Wifi. After it found my network I then enabled the 5G and now it works. I'm willing to bet you have both 2.4 and 5G enabled, the venom just isn't seeing it. Just like my ring cameras, they use the 2.4 band because of the great range. Thanks for the review. I wonder if they will ever sell the Huntsman without the Venom for those of us that already own a Venom.

[@JoeAnshien]

That grill is built like a tank and should last forever. Not many things you can say that about these days.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Joe! I agree!

[@fishindoc6025]

I wonder if there is a way to get the free battery pack if I've already ordered and paid for mine

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! You could email them and ask….

[@Big-Purv]

fishing doc, def send an email with your order # and explaining youve already preordered and watched toms video and provide the code. i just sent an email and within 10 minutes i had a tracking number with package on the way! such great customer service!!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Good to know that it works

[@0347kali]

It wish it was larger. Don’t see a reason to replace my 26” with a Venom

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback

[@paulh6517]

I have a 26" as well and appreciate the extra real estate.

[@denzerjeremy]

I'd order tomorrow if they had a 26. I don't even have a family but after owning/using a 26 I don't want to go back

[@IzzyEatz]

Cook a pizza on that bad boy Tom!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! It’s on the list

[@IzzyEatz]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ that’s great to hear…

[@shortymeller55]

Where do you put the code in I can't find a place for it and can't find contact info for spider grills

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! They tell me it’s there, I will email them

[@AdzeCO]

I was able to get it to work. It doesn't show up if you go to checkout from the cart. But it will show up if you go to checkout from the pop up after you add something. Have to play around with it a little. Add and subtract to get it correct and have the discount code box show up at checkout.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Ok, thanks, I did ask them to take a look, I’ll pass on what you experienced, Thanks

[@moisesreyes2421]

Didn't see where to put the code when checking out at spider's website

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

When you check out, you add the battery to your purchase and then put HORSMAN in the discount code box and the battery is free. Thanks for Watching

[@AdzeCO]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I also don't see a place to put the code during checkout. Added battery and Huntsman full payment, no place for coupon code for the battery. Created an account as well, still not there.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

@AdzeCO Thanks for watching, just email them, the directions I posted in the description came straight from Spider Grills. I’ve had others tell me that they didn’t have an issue ordering

[@user-ko8lz6zq7b]

I don't see it either. I'm guessing they pulled it?

[@user-ko8lz6zq7b]

Scratch that. I followed the instructions of the user a few comments above, and clicked on Checkout from the popup, and that worked like a charm.

[@alanosborne1947]

I purchased the Spider Venom based on your review and it works AWESOME! However my WiFi does not work either and it appears even with this new product they HAVE NOT fixed this issue. I've had my Venom for almost a year now so my question is how long does it take to resolve the WiFi issue when other companies have fixed theirs? I feel Spyder is far above their competition except for this one matter they fail!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Alan! I did email them on this, hopefully I’ll get a reply

[@waynethompson4315]

I’ve owned many Weber products over the years and I have always promoted their grills but they have priced their products too high for my budget.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Wayne! I agree

[@martylynchian8628]

How many BBQ do you need?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Lol

[@wiwingmargahayu6831]

zamzam water

[@paulwarner5700]

They made you pay for it??

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

lol, yes I paid for it, my choice, that’s why it’s an Honest Review….Thanks for Watching

[@paulwarner5700]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ cool, i was suspicious as you called it a Horsman and not Huntsman at the end of the video lol

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

@paulwarner5700 Thanks for watching Paul! Lol….

[@jamescereda2628]

Awesome, well, build unit! Love the charcoal door! But for the price, my Auto Komado is 2 years old and going strong! Bought mine for $159 .

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

@jamescereda2628 Thanks for watching James! Appreciate the feedback