Bulk Fatwood Fire Starters (50 lbs.)

I have been used to using newspaper for fire starting since I was a child. As a former Boy Scout, of course, I learned some alternate methods for use in the wild, but for fireplace purposes, it's often easier to rely on paper . . . that is, until I came across this product. It is possible to light narrow sticks using a match, then use that to light other sticks under the firewood. Once lit, they burn with a good flame that has not failed to ignite my fires to date. There are enough sticks in the box to light lots of fires.

I am replacing a small qty of Fatwood sticks that I've used up. Fatwood is simply a great product. With one stick and some kindling, I can have a roaring fire in my wood stove in minutes. The routine I've worked out is to place a layer of kindling down-about 5-8 sticks, then place a perpendicular row of kindling on top, using a fatwood stick in this row. Next I place a couple larger kindling sticks on top, finally a large piece of oak. One match is all it takes to light the end of the fatwood stick, open the damper, shut the wood stove door and walk way. In 10 minutes I have a roaring fire going! The fatwood burns for a longer time than regular kindling, so it really gets flames spreading quickly. No more newspaper to start fires. Made in USA, sustainably harvested and works terrific-what's not to like?

The fat wood isn't as finely chopped as some I've had, harder to light. But it's decent fat wood and the price was right. ;o)

We normally get our fatwood from Plow & Hearth. I ordered this because of the lower price. This fatwood does not work as well for some reason. The PH fatwood has more resin on the stick, which is probably the reason it is more effective.

Shipment arrived a day early, I was thrilled, this is a good deal when you consider the price of fat wood at a big box retailer I have enough to last for a few years and it keeps well in the garage over the summer. This is one of the best fire starters and least expensive my fires start very quickly and it only takes one or two sticks to get the fire going. If you burn a lot or wood or go camping you must have this item. Enjoy!

This is my second box of fatwood and one 50lb is perfect for one year of occasional inside and outside firplace fires. They light pretty fast and they burn sooo hot so that it only takes 4 or 5 of them under a well stacked set of logs and you have a good burning fire. One of the best ways of starting fires Ive ever used.

Okay so I live in the sticks and firewood around me is hit or miss on weather its dried and seasoned. I carefully select my firewood (usually black walnut or oak) and split the wood. I have never not had a raging fire using fatwood. And since I have a fire practically 5 times a week during the winter, I am vigilent about cleaning the stack every two years. My last cleaning by a local chimney sweep was a surprise in the he said it looked like our fireplace had hardly been used,,,,,I attribute my "clean Flu of health" (no residue in the chimney) to fatwood....great stuff!

A little pricey, but worth it, these fire starters last us all winter. They are good for a trouble-free blaze every time, easy and clean to handle, and "fragrance" free.