I have done lots of searches (this site and many others), so i dont think this has been covered specifically.
i have looked at buying one from a store (about 80 bucks) but my concern is when the summer comes and its 30 degrees + outside, how will i keep the temperature down?? (ill be using the AMAZEN CSG inside). i can only hope that using camping coolers (ice packs) inside will bring the temp down enough.
the other option i have been investigating was to modify a cooler like HOGGY did. with the extensive insulation the cooler has, i think it might be the best way to keep the cool / heat in depending on time of year. (i was going to PM him, but i noticed he hasnt been on in over a year, 2011 was his last post).
the other option is to build one from wood ( i have lots laying around, MDF, plywood and some melamine) but again, insulation seems like it might be a problem.
i do not plan on ever hot smoking, so a dual purpose isnt for me. and i want to keep costs down, the CSG has already run me 55 bucks, and would like to keep the whole project under 100.
any advice is appreciated. My summer temp is around 30 +/- 2-3, winter time temp can be as low as -40 but normally in the -20's. (northern alberta, Canada)