If you already own a bunch of 22s, a 26 should be at the top of your list

[Bob BQ]

I'm waiting for Weber to make the 26er in something other than black.


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Look for a older Red, blue, or brown if you can, they made a few different colors in 26" years ago

Dan meant red, brown, or Westerner... no blue unless you're @Jeff.


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[charred]

All hail the 26.75. It's the all-around best of the Weber charcoal grills, imo. (which makes it the best of all Weber grills, which makes it the best of all grills, period.)

[Jules V.]

If I can only have one kettle, i would pick a 22 and add a stacker. A properly designed stacker allows you to grill as much food at the same time as a 26 kettle and also rivals a 22 wsm smoking capabilities.

[kettlebb]

I'm finding this thread pretty interesting. I scored an AD 26er a few weeks ago and have yet to put fire to her. Didn't realize how big they really were, doesn't stop me from wanting a Chief and Fleetwood.

If I had to pick one though it probably wouldn't be a 26er at this point in my life. Most cooks don't require that much space for my family right now. I couldn't see lighting a 26 for a smaller cook.

I've also always wanted a CB stacker and may order one once they are back in stock.


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[WhaleinaTeardrop]

I don't know that size is the biggest problem with the 26 because if size and suitability for most people's' needs determined the size Kettle that they bought, Weber would sell a hell of a lot more 18s than it does and they'd still make the OTG in 18, regardless of how it crept into the sweet spot of the 22 in price.

Unfortunately, I think with it's $300 street price, the 26 is a bit too expensive for casual users; $200 is about where it should be, but it would probably cannibalize the MT sales at that price...even a step down to $250 would generate more sales, which would hopefully make for accessories for the 26.

Or, keep it at $300 and put it in either an OTP/non-gas Performer/(mini)Ranch cart.

[JEBIV]

you can have my 26er with the snsxl for free, as soon as the coals cool off, which is about never !!!

[michaelmilitello]

This why the 26 is so cool.   The five pound prime rib cooked on it is not in the picture.   It also does untold pounds of wings. 


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[AZogas]

I'm considering selling my traeger now that i have a 26er and enjoyed the brisket at the northeast meetup so much.... I'm going snake from now on too

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[WhaleinaTeardrop]

I'm considering selling my traeger now that i have a 26er and enjoyed the brisket at the northeast meetup so much.... I'm going snake from now on too

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Pellet pooper is one of the few cookers I've yet to use, was considering one simply to be able to walk away/cook overnight.  Even though my KJ and 26 with poor man's SnS are rock solid, I still don't trust them enough not to stay up all night to baby sit brisket and shoulder.

[HoosierKettle]

I'm considering selling my traeger now that i have a 26er and enjoyed the brisket at the northeast meetup so much.... I'm going snake from now on too

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Pellet pooper is one of the few cookers I've yet to use, was considering one simply to be able to walk away/cook overnight.  Even though my KJ and 26 with poor man's SnS are rock solid, I still don't trust them enough not to stay up all night to baby sit brisket and shoulder.

A snake in a 26 all night no worries at all. A 22 for that matter as well


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[HoosierKettle]

Imo I would always trust a kettle over pellet. No mechanical parts and no electricity needed.


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[KettleMaster]

Agree i have a 26er fit 2 10lb PorkShoulders on no prob and ran a snake all night got the job done no issues...love my 22" Kettles but its easy to run out of room at times .

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[cnmg432]

I don't know that size is the biggest problem with the 26 because if size and suitability for most people's' needs determined the size Kettle that they bought, Weber would sell a hell of a lot more 18s than it does and they'd still make the OTG in 18, regardless of how it crept into the sweet spot of the 22 in price.

Unfortunately, I think with it's $300 street price, the 26 is a bit too expensive for casual users; $200 is about where it should be, but it would probably cannibalize the MT sales at that price...even a step down to $250 would generate more sales, which would hopefully make for accessories for the 26.

Or, keep it at $300 and put it in either an OTP/non-gas Performer/(mini)Ranch cart.

Your right.   I've have been wanting a 26 for a couple years and just can't justify the price.   I'm getting close though.   I have 5 children and I'm finding I'm running out of room quite a bit.   If they were even $250 I would own one.   Interestingly enough I have only seen one 26 in person in my life.   They just are not common.  I've never seen a new one in a store yet around here.

[michaelmilitello]

Probably belongs in the online finds but I'll tempt fate.  I purchased my 26 from this guy. He buys amazon returns at auction.  They have some minor defects.  I replaced my scuffed lid free of charge after registering it with Weber.  https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/d/weberoriginal-kettle-premium/6659453149.html



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[KettleMaster]

I was lucky to grab a new 26 on CL with minor scratches so probably from Amazon but i have never seen a used one or even any other new ones.They are rare but worth grabbing so much real estate you cant go wrong!

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