I want to get a meat thermometer, and was wondering if I should get one that has a wire on it so that the gauge/reading would be on the outside of the grill/smoker/oven. That way I wouldn't have to open the grill to see the temp. Also, how accurate are the gauges on most grills. Would it be beneficial to also get one for the inside grill temp? Last question, can you get a decent thermometer without spending much? I want to put this on my Christmas list, but only if it is not to much $$$ If it is, I'll just get one myself out of my hunting money :^) Thanks

I just picked one up at Cabelas. It is digital and has the wire to run from your meat out to the display monitor. Also has a setting that you can program a temp and it will alarm when that temp is met, in case your not right there watching it. Not bad price $20. Polder makes it.

I like to hve 2 or more probes. One for the meat and 1 for inside the smoker with an alarm. I also have the ones that are built in to the smoker/grill. The more the merrier and yes you should check all thermometers in boiling water if they go that high to see if they are correct. I have had 2 exact polders give off 2 different readings. Although only 8 degrees off it does make a difference.