I'm considering whether to add an insulated cabinet style smoker (Pitmaker Safe / LSG Mini Insulated) to my existing outdoor kitchen setup that has a built in large big green egg and gas grill. Basically just looking to increase the amount of volume I can smoke at one time. I was originally thinking of going with an offset but not sure I can realistically dedicate the time needed to tend it with 3 kids under the age of 6.

Curious if anyone has done this without many regrets? My biggest concern is that it's a similar style cooker to a Kamado and not sure if there will be much improvement in the way of flavor.

I have a Primo XL, gas grill, power burner, Evo, and a LSG offset and use all of them. Also have two kids under 6 so I understand the time issue. While I don't have an insulated cabinet smoker, I have cooked on a friends Backwoods before, and I think their isn't that much difference between them and an egg/primo other than capacity. Both have similar smoke, which I find to be less than my offset.

Appreciate that feedback and confirms my assumption that you end up with a similar product as a kamado.

The BGE puts out pretty good BBQ - just not quite on the level I've had off an offset. I think I'd still use the BGE 90% of the time but there are a few times a year I need to put out more volume (family gatherings) and flavor (bragging rights for the annual neighborhood cookoff).