Going to be getting stationed in Japan going to be using my kettle more for smoking because of the limited space in base housing, so i was looking to upgrade my kettle. First i was just going to get the hinged grate just to be able to add more chunks of wood on longer cooks. Then i seen the cast iron grates and i really wanted to add some CI to the kettle! So i narrowed my choices down to the gourmet system with the CI searing plate or just go straight CI. Seeing what the Brethren thinks the best upgrade is. Thanks in advance you guys rock I get some much information on here!!