Regardless, I think there is still a major capital outlay, for some of us anyway. For me to do a contest like this, saves me approx. $250.. yes, its good money saved! (I pay $250 for an entry, about $400 in meat, or do this contest, that basically breaks down to $250 entry and $150 meat).. So, having said that, instead of a contest costing me $1,000 to do, a contest like this is $750 for me. I still have to lug a 5th wheel, cooker, etc.. but what is attractive to me about this kind of contest, is it levels the playing field on the issue of meat. For me, it was awesome to cook KOS with the meat I was provided. I was very happy with some of it, not as happy with other parts. but knowing everybody else was in the same boat is a great feeling.