> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://udiwg.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Charcoal Smoker for a Small Patio Cook - URL: https://udiwg.org/best-charcoal-smoker-small-yards/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:33:33.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:27.000Z - Description: Six charcoal smokers, ranked by what they actually occupy on a patio. Footprint figures, cooking-area claims and warranty terms compared, plus the vertical picks that need under 19 inches of floor. - Author: Dane Jones - Tags: Grills & Smokers, Grilling, Outdoor Cooking The best charcoal smoker for small yards is the Realcook barrel offset, which packs a claimed 510 sq. in. of cooking area into a 41 x 23.4 x 39 in body with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. If your cooking corner is under two feet wide, the VINGLI vertical is the better buy at 18.9 x 18.9 in of floor space. This is not a category for everyone. If you rent, cook twice a summer, or have no covered spot to park steel outdoors, an electric or pellet unit will frustrate you less, and a kettle grill will do most of what you want for less trouble. In this guide 1. [Best charcoal smoker for small yards at a glance](#best-charcoal-smoker-for-small-yards-at-a-glance) 2. [How I screened these six charcoal smokers](#how-i-screened-these-six-charcoal-smokers) 3. [Footprint or cooking area: which should decide it?](#footprint-or-cooking-area-which-should-decide-it) 4. [1\. Realcook Charcoal Grills with Offest Smoker: Spacious — Best overall](#1-realcook-charcoal-grills-with-offest-smoker-spacious-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. SUNLIFER Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker: Charcoal Barbecue — Runner-up](#2-sunlifer-charcoal-grill-offset-smoker-charcoal-barbecue-%E2%80%94-runner-up) 6. [3\. Royal Gourmet CD1824M 24-Inch Charcoal Grill — Best premium](#3-royal-gourmet-cd1824m-24-inch-charcoal-grill-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 7. [4\. VINGLI 18 Inch Multi-Layer Charcoal BBQ Smoker Grill — Best budget pick](#4-vingli-18-inch-multi-layer-charcoal-bbq-smoker-grill-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 8. [5\. SUNLIFER BBQ Charcoal Smoker for Meat: 16 Inch Heavy Duty — Best for beginners](#5-sunlifer-bbq-charcoal-smoker-for-meat-16-inch-heavy-duty-%E2%80%94-best-for-beginners) 9. [6\. Trygoal Vertical Charcoal Grill & Smoker for Backyard BBQ — Best for heavy use](#6-trygoal-vertical-charcoal-grill-smoker-for-backyard-bbq-%E2%80%94-best-for-heavy-use) 10. [Barrel or vertical: what fits a small yard better?](#barrel-or-vertical-what-fits-a-small-yard-better) 11. [What the listings do not tell you about assembly and storage](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you-about-assembly-and-storage) 12. [When a different pick wins](#when-a-different-pick-wins) 13. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 14. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best charcoal smoker for small yards at a glance | Pick | Footprint | Cooking area claim | Price | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[Realcook Charcoal Grills with Offest Smoker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKSJVKF?tag=udiwg-20) | 41 x 23.4 x 39 in | 510 sq. in. claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKSJVKF?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Runner-up**[SUNLIFER Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D499NM3L?tag=udiwg-20) | 42.9 x 21.6 x 39.7 in34 lb | 512 sq. in. claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D499NM3L?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best premium**[Royal Gourmet CD1824M 24-Inch Charcoal Grill](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN7DFNJW?tag=udiwg-20) | 41.1 x 40.6 x 23.4 in40.1 lb | 490 sq. in. claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN7DFNJW?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best budget pick**[VINGLI 18 Inch Multi-Layer Charcoal BBQ Smoker Grill](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNZ8LHC9?tag=udiwg-20) | 31.5 x 18.9 x 18.9 in12 lb | 3 layers, 18 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNZ8LHC9?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best for beginners**[SUNLIFER BBQ Charcoal Smoker for Meat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYP56FW5?tag=udiwg-20) | 31.5 x 6.2 x 17.7 in13.7 lb | 342.21 sq. in. claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYP56FW5?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best for heavy use**[Trygoal Vertical Charcoal Grill & Smoker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3Z7T79Z?tag=udiwg-20) | 33 x 16 x 16 in | Vertical barrel | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3Z7T79Z?tag=udiwg-20) | ## How I screened these six charcoal smokers I started with the published dimensions, because that is the only number in a listing that a small yard cares about. Everything else follows from it. Three screens got applied, in this order: 1. **Published footprint.** Every pick lists all three dimensions. A listing that gives you a cooking-area figure but no box size is useless when you are measuring a patio corner. 2. **Charcoal as the fuel.** No pellet hoppers, no propane tanks, no electric elements. Charcoal and wood only, so there is no cord and no cylinder competing for the same small space. 3. **One published cooking-area or capacity claim.** Five of the six state a square-inch figure or a layer count. The Trygoal describes a vertical barrel without a number, which is why it sits sixth rather than higher. What got cut: pellet units, anything over 45 inches wide, and listings whose dimensions covered the shipping carton rather than the assembled unit. The surviving six split cleanly into two shapes. Three are horizontal barrels that eat three to four feet of width. Three are vertical columns that need under 19 inches of floor. That split is the whole decision in this category, and I come back to it below. A note on the keyword itself. Amazon does not filter for yard size, so none of these listings promises to suit one. What they do publish is a footprint, and that is what I ranked on. ## Footprint or cooking area: which should decide it? Most guides to the best charcoal smoker for small yards lead with square inches of grate. That is the wrong first number. Cooking area tells you how much food fits at once. Footprint tells you whether the thing can live where you need it to live, and if it cannot, the grate size is academic. Here is the trick with these figures. The SUNLIFER offset claims 512 sq. in. and the Realcook claims 510 sq. in., a two-square-inch gap that no cook will ever notice. Their footprints differ by more: 42.9 in wide against 41 in. Meanwhile the SUNLIFER 16-inch vertical claims 342.21 sq. in., a third less grate, in a body that needs 17.7 in of depth instead of 23.4 in. So the real deciding criterion is **usable floor depth**, not width. A patio, deck or side return is usually long and shallow. Depth figures across the set: - SUNLIFER 16-inch vertical: 6.2 in - Trygoal: 16 in - VINGLI: 18.9 in - SUNLIFER offset: 21.6 in - Realcook and Royal Gourmet: 23.4 in Measure your shallowest dimension first, then shop the width. Do that in the wrong order and you buy a barrel that only fits diagonally. ## 1\. Realcook Charcoal Grills with Offest Smoker: Spacious — Best overall **The most complete small-yard package here: a claimed 510 sq. in. across two chambers, plus shelf and rack storage, in a 41 x 23.4 x 39 in body.** [![Realcook barrel charcoal grill with side offset smoker box and cart wheels — the two-chamber layout that gives it 510 sq. in. in a 41-inch body](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hM4n40tqL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKSJVKF?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** someone who wants offset smoking and grilling from one unit on a patio **Skip it if:** your cooking space is under three feet wide What separates this one inside the set is that it solves storage as well as cooking. Realcook lists a front shelf and bottom rack together offering 467 sq. in. of storage, which is close to matching its own grate area. In a small yard, that matters more than it sounds. Tongs, chimney starter and a bag of lump have nowhere else to go when you have no outdoor cabinet. The dual-chamber layout is the second reason it leads. Realcook describes a main charcoal chamber plus a side offset firebox, so you can run low-and-slow in one and sear in the other without a second appliance. The listing also claims a two-grate system in the main chamber for adding charcoal partway through a cook, adjustable air vents, a chimney damper and a lid thermometer. At 41 x 23.4 x 39 in it is not small in absolute terms, and the 1-year manufacturer warranty is standard rather than generous. The trade-off against the vertical picks is plain: you are giving up roughly two feet of width to get the offset firebox and the shelf. **Pros:** - Claimed 510 sq. in. across two cooking chambers - 467 sq. in. of shelf and rack storage claimed - 1-year manufacturer warranty published - Two cart wheels and stainless steel handles - Adjustable vents plus chimney damper and lid gauge **Cons:** - Needs 41 in of width, among the widest here - 23.4 in depth ties for deepest in the set - No published weight figure in the listing - The most expensive of the six after the Royal Gourmet - Sells more slowly than the SUNLIFER offset here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKSJVKF?tag=udiwg-20) ## 2\. SUNLIFER Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker: Charcoal Barbecue — Runner-up **Nearly the same claimed cooking area as the winner, in a shallower body with a published 34 lb weight.** [![SUNLIFER offset charcoal grill with side firebox and cart-style wheels — 34 lb published weight makes it the lighter offset of the two](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HmgAZVk1L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D499NM3L?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** a lighter offset build you may need to move alone **Skip it if:** you want the shelf and bottom rack storage This is the one buyers choose most often across the six, and the specifications explain why. SUNLIFER claims a total cooking surface of 512 sq. in., two square inches more than the Realcook, at 42.9 x 21.6 x 39.7 in. The depth figure is the interesting one. At 21.6 in it sits nearly two inches shallower than both the Realcook and the Royal Gourmet, which is the direction that helps on a narrow deck. It is also the only offset here with a published weight: 34 lb, against 40.1 lb for the Royal Gourmet. Combined with the cart-style wheels and stainless steel handles the listing describes, that is a unit one adult can reposition without help. SUNLIFER also cites a built-in thermometer in the main chamber and a solid connection between grill and firebox. The gap against the winner is storage. There is no shelf or bottom rack claim in this listing, so your tools live on the ground or on a separate table. It is also the widest pick here at 42.9 in, which cancels some of the depth advantage. Warranty is 1 year, same as the Realcook. **Pros:** - Claimed 512 sq. in. total cooking surface, largest here - 21.6 in depth, shallower than the other two barrels - 34 lb published weight, lighter than the Royal Gourmet - Cart wheels and stainless steel handles - 1-year warranty published **Cons:** - Widest footprint of the six at 42.9 in - No shelf or storage rack described - No size or capacity spec beyond the feature claim - Only two sellers list it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D499NM3L?tag=udiwg-20) ## 3\. Royal Gourmet CD1824M 24-Inch Charcoal Grill — Best premium **The only pick with a crank-adjustable charcoal pan, which is the closest thing here to real temperature control.** [![Royal Gourmet CD1824M charcoal grill with folding side table and front access door — the crank height adjustment is unique in this set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41skflcJJhL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN7DFNJW?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** grill-first cooks who want crank-adjustable charcoal height **Skip it if:** true offset smoking is the whole point Royal Gourmet publishes the most detailed breakdown of any listing in this group: 384 sq. in. of porcelain-enameled steel cooking grates plus a 106 sq. in. stainless warming rack, for 490 sq. in. total. That transparency is worth something when you are comparing claims from brands you do not know. The feature that no other pick here offers is the height-adjustable charcoal pan. Royal Gourmet says a crank handle changes the distance between coals and food, which gives you a mechanical way to drop heat without choking the vents. There is also a front charcoal access door with a heat-resistant spring handle, two adjustable air vents and a lid-mounted thermometer. Named materials matter too: porcelain enamel on the grates and stainless on the rack, both stated rather than implied. At 40.1 lb it is the heaviest pick, and 40.6 in of depth is by far the deepest here because the folding table counts. Fold it and the number drops, though the listing does not say by how much. This is a grill with smoking ability, not a dedicated offset, so barbecue purists should look at the top two instead. **Pros:** - 384 sq. in. grate plus 106 sq. in. warming rack, itemised - Crank-adjustable charcoal pan, unique in this set - Porcelain-enameled grates and stainless warming rack named - Front charcoal access door with spring handle - 1-year manufacturer warranty from purchase date **Cons:** - Heaviest here at 40.1 lb - 40.6 in depth with the table extended - No separate offset firebox - Highest price position of the six - Smallest claimed total area among the three barrels [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN7DFNJW?tag=udiwg-20) ## 4\. VINGLI 18 Inch Multi-Layer Charcoal BBQ Smoker Grill — Best budget pick **Three cooking layers stacked into an 18.9 in square footprint, at 12 lb the lightest pick here.** [![VINGLI 18-inch vertical charcoal smoker with two access doors and lid thermometer — 18.9 in square footprint is the smallest floor area in this set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SJTpAiotL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNZ8LHC9?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** the tightest corner, at 18.9 in square **Skip it if:** you need a published warranty Two numbers make this the small-yard specialist: 18.9 x 18.9 in of floor space and 12 lb of weight. Nothing else here occupies less than 350 square inches of patio. It is also the cheapest of the six, which makes the footprint advantage cost you nothing. VINGLI describes three layers, with the bottom usable as a fire pit and the barrel section adjustable for steaming, grilling, baking or roasting. The listing claims a built-in thermometer with a detailed temperature scale, an adjustable air supply on the lid, two access doors for reaching inside, and 30-minute assembly. It also mentions capacity for whole turkeys and chickens, which vertical smokers genuinely handle better than shallow barrels because they cook upward rather than outward. The blank spot is warranty. VINGLI publishes none, while four of the six state at least some coverage. At 12 lb the steel is also thin by definition, and a light vertical column is the pick most likely to need weighting down or moving indoors in wind. Only one seller lists it. **Pros:** - 18.9 x 18.9 in footprint, smallest floor area here - 12 lb, lightest of the six - Cheapest pick in the set - Three layers including a fire pit mode - Two access doors and a lid thermometer claimed **Cons:** - No published warranty - Thin build implied by the 12 lb weight - No square-inch cooking figure given - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNZ8LHC9?tag=udiwg-20) ## 5\. SUNLIFER BBQ Charcoal Smoker for Meat: 16 Inch Heavy Duty — Best for beginners **A 13.7 lb four-mode smoker with a 6.2 in packed depth, the easiest unit here to store out of sight.** [![SUNLIFER 16-inch vertical charcoal smoker with dual front doors and top vent — 6.2 in depth means it stores flat in a shed or closet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31f8e06OrdL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYP56FW5?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** a first smoker you can carry and stash indoors **Skip it if:** you cook for more than a few people at once The 6.2 in dimension in this listing is the standout number in the entire set. Nothing else here goes into a closet, behind a door or under a bench. Paired with a 13.7 lb weight, this is the pick for a yard so small that the smoker cannot live outside permanently. SUNLIFER calls it a 4-in-1: charcoal smoker grill, standalone smoker, two small charcoal grills, or a fire pit. The listing claims 342.21 sq. in. of space across upper and lower sections, an adjustable top vent with a bottom airflow gap, dual front access doors for adding fuel without opening the lid, and solid steel with reinforced latches. The mode flexibility is what makes it a sensible first buy. You can learn airflow on a small load of chicken thighs before committing to an eight-hour brisket. The costs are real. That claimed 342.21 sq. in. is the smallest figure published here, roughly a third less than the offsets. No warranty is stated. Only one seller lists it, and it is the slowest mover of the six by a wide margin, so replacement parts may be hard to source. **Pros:** - 6.2 in depth, stores flat almost anywhere - 13.7 lb, second-lightest here - Second-cheapest of the six - Four claimed modes including fire pit - Dual front doors for refuelling without heat loss **Cons:** - 342.21 sq. in. claim is the smallest here - No warranty published - One seller only - Slowest-selling pick in the set [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYP56FW5?tag=udiwg-20) ## 6\. Trygoal Vertical Charcoal Grill & Smoker for Backyard BBQ — Best for heavy use **A 16 x 16 in powder-coated iron column, the narrowest permanent footprint in this comparison.** [![Trygoal vertical barrel charcoal smoker in powder-coated black iron with chimney — 16 in square base suits a narrow deck rail or corner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41muZofjqQL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3Z7T79Z?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** a narrow 16 x 16 in vertical column on a deck **Skip it if:** warranty length matters to you Two things set this apart. The base measures 16 x 16 in, narrower than the VINGLI's 18.9 in square, and it is the only pick here whose material Trygoal names outright: powder-coated iron, described as heat-resistant and rust-resistant. Iron with a baked finish is a heavier-duty proposition than thin rolled steel, and the smooth coating is what Trygoal points to for easy wipe-down cleaning. The vertical barrel with an integrated chimney is the classic shape for even heat circulation, since smoke rises through the food rather than travelling sideways past it. Trygoal claims the chimney helps release excess smoke and hold cooking temperatures steady. At 33 in tall it clears a deck rail without blocking a view. Three gaps keep it last. There is no published weight, no cooking-area figure at all, and the warranty runs 1 month rather than the 1 year that four other picks state. That is the shortest coverage in the set by a factor of twelve. It is also the slowest-selling listing here and stocked by a single seller. **Pros:** - 16 x 16 in base, narrowest footprint here - Powder-coated iron construction named - Integrated chimney for airflow control - 33 in height suits deck-side placement - Smooth finish for quick wipe-clean **Cons:** - 1-month warranty, shortest in the set - No cooking-area figure published - No weight listed - Single seller and the slowest mover here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3Z7T79Z?tag=udiwg-20) ## Barrel or vertical: what fits a small yard better? This is the fork in the road. The three barrels here average roughly 41 in of width and 22 in of depth. The three verticals need between 16 and 18.9 in square. That is a difference of about four square feet of patio, which in a small yard is often the difference between a smoker and a chair. Barrels win on: - Grate area, with 490 to 512 sq. in. claimed against 342.21 sq. in. for the largest published vertical figure - Wheels, since all three barrels list cart-style mobility - Warranty, with all three publishing 1 year - Sear capability, because you get a horizontal grate over direct coals Verticals win on: - Floor space, at 16 x 16 in for the Trygoal against 41 x 23.4 in for the Realcook - Weight, at 12 lb and 13.7 lb for the two lightest - Tall-item capacity, which is why VINGLI cites whole turkeys - Storage, especially the SUNLIFER 16-inch at 6.2 in deep My default is a barrel if you have three feet of clear width and somewhere to leave it. Below that, go vertical and accept the smaller grate. ## What the listings do not tell you about assembly and storage Only one listing in this set commits to an assembly time: VINGLI says 30 minutes. The other five say nothing, so budget an evening rather than an hour, and clear a work surface before you start. Small yards make assembly harder, not easier, because you are building inside the space the finished unit will occupy. Three other blanks worth knowing about: - **No cover is mentioned by any pick.** Charcoal units rust from the inside where ash holds moisture against steel. Factor a cover into your plan, especially for the 12 lb and 13.7 lb picks. - **Steel thickness is never stated.** Trygoal is the only one that names its material at all, powder-coated iron. Weight is your proxy: 40.1 lb for the Royal Gourmet against 12 lb for the VINGLI tells you something real about wall thickness. - **No pick states its charcoal capacity.** You will learn your own fuel load by cooking, which is another argument for starting with a smaller unit. Ash disposal is the one nobody warns you about. In a small yard there is no far corner to dump a hot pan, so you need a metal bucket with a lid before the first cook. ## When a different pick wins The winner is the right default, not the right answer for everyone. Three specific flips: 1. **Your usable width is under 36 in.** Go to the VINGLI at 18.9 x 18.9 in or the Trygoal at 16 x 16 in. No barrel here fits, and forcing one in means you cannot open the lid. 2. **You cannot leave a smoker outdoors.** The SUNLIFER 16-inch is the only pick with a 6.2 in depth figure, which is the difference between storing it and tripping over it. At 13.7 lb it also carries in one trip. 3. **You want mechanical heat control rather than vent guesswork.** The Royal Gourmet's crank-adjustable charcoal pan is the only such feature in this set. That is worth its 40.6 in extended depth if you grill more often than you smoke. One more threshold. If a published warranty is non-negotiable, your choice narrows to four: the two offsets and the Royal Gourmet at 1 year, and the Trygoal at 1 month. The two entry-priced verticals publish none. ## The verdict The best charcoal smoker for small yards is the Realcook barrel offset. It publishes a 510 sq. in. cooking claim across two chambers, 467 sq. in. of shelf and rack storage, a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and wheels to move all of it. In a yard with no outdoor cabinet, that storage figure is the quiet reason it wins. Everything you need for a cook lives on the unit. Two conditions flip it. First, if your clear width is under 36 inches, no barrel here works and the VINGLI takes over at 18.9 x 18.9 in and 12 lb. Second, if you grill far more than you smoke, the Royal Gourmet CD1824M earns its higher price with the only crank-adjustable charcoal pan in this set plus an itemised 384 sq. in. grate and 106 sq. in. warming rack. The runner-up's exact advantage is depth. The SUNLIFER offset claims 512 sq. in., two more than the Realcook, in a body 21.6 in deep rather than 23.4 in, at a published 34 lb. Nearly two inches shallower and lighter, for a slightly lower price position. You give up the shelf and the bottom rack to get it, and it is the widest pick here at 42.9 in. ## FAQ ### Is a charcoal smoker worth it in a small yard? A charcoal smoker is worth it in a small yard if you have a fixed spot for it and somewhere to dump ash safely. The verticals here need only 16 to 18.9 in square, so space alone rarely disqualifies you. What does is not wanting to manage a live fire for hours. In that case a set-and-forget fuel type suits you better. ### How much cooking space do I actually need? The cooking space you actually need depends on household size, not ambition. The 342.21 sq. in. claimed by the SUNLIFER 16-inch handles a few racks of thighs or a pork shoulder comfortably. The 510 to 512 sq. in. claimed by the two offsets is a gathering-sized figure. Buy for your usual Sunday, not the one cookout a year you host twelve people. ### Realcook offset or VINGLI vertical: which should I pick? Realcook offset or VINGLI vertical comes down to available floor. The Realcook needs 41 x 23.4 in and repays it with a claimed 510 sq. in., shelf storage and a 1-year warranty. The VINGLI needs 18.9 x 18.9 in, weighs 12 lb and costs the least here, with no warranty published. Measure your narrowest dimension, then decide. ### Which of these has the longest warranty? The longest warranty here runs one year, published by the Realcook, the SUNLIFER offset and the Royal Gourmet CD1824M. The Trygoal states one month, the shortest in this set. The VINGLI and the SUNLIFER 16-inch vertical publish no warranty terms at all. If coverage matters, that narrows six picks down to three before you compare anything else. ### What is the most common mistake buying a small charcoal smoker? The most common mistake buying a small charcoal smoker is shopping by grate area and discovering the footprint too late. A two-square-inch difference between the Realcook and the SUNLIFER offset changes nothing you will taste. A two-inch difference in depth, 21.6 in against 23.4 in, can decide whether the lid opens fully against a wall. Measure your space before you open a single listing. Write down the narrowest dimension, then the width, then how much of that you are willing to give up permanently. If both numbers clear three feet, the Realcook barrel offset gives you two cooking chambers, 467 sq. in. of claimed storage and a 1-year warranty in one purchase, which is the most complete answer here. Under three feet, take the VINGLI and its 18.9 in square footprint. Either way, buy a metal ash bucket with a lid on the same order. You will need it before the first cook finishes. *Last updated: October 2, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*