A couple of thoughts, I don't think the bolt on handles will be bad in the long run. The Jumbo Joes have had those for awhile, and they feel pretty sturdy, plus the heat shield seems awesome. I'd love to hear some feedback once some one with one uses it. My other thought in regard to the compact kettle above is it looks like it'll have the same issues that the Jumbo Joe has, it's partially that it's a single vent but more that the vent holes are just too damn small. I find it really hard to get/keep enough air flow into the jumbo joe, even with no ash in the bottom and the vents wide open.