Wort chiller, is this something I need to have?

[Catt22]

Thanks for the concern guys it is appreciated but the lid is on the kettle and it's a 7.5g kettle. I even drape a small towel over the top of the kettle for safety. The kettle is never boiling, either. I let it sit on the stove for a few minutes to calm down a little. It couldn't be easier (and free). I already lug around ale pails and kegs, the weight is no problem. If I had a bad back, I might think differently.

IMO, the ice bath method cools the wort much too slowly. This is of little concern for some beer styles, but for others such as an IPA it's critical. Even the no-chill methods can produce good beer. There's really no question in that regard. Making a good beer and making a truly outstanding beer are two entirely different things. It's the seemingly minor details that can make the difference. I think chilling is one of those, but hardly the only one.