Couple of questions for you folks with Slow N'Sears.
Have you used it with sand instead of water? What about running the water tank empty (so it is just a barrier - maybe make a small foil lid to somewhat seal in the air)? Seems like lower maintenance if you skip the water. I do that with myvWSM - water pan is filled with sand.
Those of you that have both a 22" and a 26"kettle, did you just buy the one for the 22 and use it for both? I have a performer with baskets and find that adequate but have a 26 on the brain for the Christmas list and can appreciate that the OEM baskets are smallish for a 26.