If you haven't already, take a look at Meathead's Thermometer Buying Guide. Amazingribs.com is an incredible resource. Meathead puts a lot of time into researching things so you don't have to.
For thermometers, I was thrilled to receive a limited edition Flame Thermapen for Christmas. I also have a Super Fast RT600, also from Thermoworks that works great and is an excellent value. Both rated Gold in Meathead's article, and I wholeheartedly agree. He also recommends the Maverick ET-732, which is a dual probe that can monitor both chamber temperature and meat temperature and features a wireless unit you can keep in your pocket or on a table. I use the Maverick ET-73, which is the previous model. It's great for monitoring pit temperature, but the meat probe is big, so I only use it on large cuts like brisket or pork.
In the same article, Meathead also discusses pit temperature control devices, and gives a Gold rating to the BBQ Guru's Party Q. I don't own one of these yet, but it's on my list. I personally like that the Party Q runs on batteries, so you don't have to have access to power to use it. One less thing to worry about at a competition. Just make sure to keep the batteries fresh.
What are you readers using for checking temperatures? Do you use a pit temperature control device?
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