I've got a 10" Camp Chef I picked up at one of the big box sporting good stores and a no-name 12" I picked up at Harbor Freight. Both are Chinese make. Both cook fine. Important thing is to look at the castings and avoid blemishes inside and out. I went thru several boxes at Harbor Freight before making my choice. Also make sure the lids fit and don't rock back and forth.

The folks at the Yahoo Dutch Oven Cooking Group praise Lodge...I understand Lodge is the last of the American-made DOs. The quote I remember from the DO group is "If you just want a pot for cooking go ahead and get one of the no name pots, if you want something to hand down to your grand children, go with Lodge."

I recall reading somewhere that Lodge has gone to all pre-seasoned pots which makes getting started cooking a bit easier.

Good luck!

--Steve