Anyone try these fire starters?

[RLittle]

I picked these up at my local Publix this weekend. I havent started any charcoal yet with them but had to try one on the kettle grate. This little thing burned a good flame for 10 or so minutes. I have been using the Royall Oak tumbleweeds I got at a Dollar General for $4 a box. I really like the RO because of the flame and it burns off really clean.

 

[Scott Smith]

By me, some scraps of paper, cereal boxes, or old cardboard from the house and a bunch of sticks I pick up in the yard do it every time. Also a garbage can lid to fan the flames. I have no need for this type of product. I enjoy playing with fire.

 

[ChuckH]

Just get some Kingsford Matchlight and be done with it. Easy peasy.

 

[Brett-EDH]

Bacon grease saved to a container, placed on any old paper or napkins and ignite under a chimney. Works 100% of the time. Zero waste game at home for us.

 

[Scott Smith]

Just get some Kingsford Matchlight and be done with it. Easy peasy.

You don't need 100% Matchlight. As Chuck says, "some" will do the trick.

 

[Mark Silver]

Paper towel sprayed with cooking spray for me. It lights everything well and no flying lit ash.

 

[Tim Campbell]

Dryer lint wrapped in newspaper, one spritz veg oil.

 

[Chuck-roaniecowpony]

Harbor Freight weed burner. Ready to cook in a few minutes.

 

[Joe T Gomez]

If that works for you do it

 

[Bruno]

Weber cubes get it done.

 

[Harrison Patrick]

Several mature trees in the yard provide plenty broken limbs which I use to start my grill fires. However, Chuck’s idea of using Kingsford Matchlight is the most economical and efficient way to get those fires lit.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’ve been using two (small) paper towels and maybe 1/2 tsp. of oil and it works better than I’d have ever thought! Learned that trick here! This old dog can learn new tricks, it appears.

 

[Bob Bailey]

Been using Weber cubes, but got a good deal on these:
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Will be trying them as soon as we get some decent weather.

 

[MikeCantell]

Going to try out the new Jumbo Joe today and need to stop somewhere to get some fire starters so thanks for this thread.

 

[Scott Smith]

As happens on the internet sometimes, the OP asked a question. Nobody knew the answer, so instead he got 87 slightly off-topic posts about how to start a fire. Glad that helped somebody.

 

[Brett-EDH]

As happens on the internet sometimes, the OP asked a question. Nobody knew the answer, so instead he got 87 slightly off-topic posts about how to start a fire. Glad that helped somebody.

Just imagine if every thread had one question and one reply post to that question.

So boring.

 

[Chuck-roaniecowpony]

As happens on the internet sometimes, the OP asked a question. Nobody knew the answer, so instead he got 87 slightly off-topic posts about how to start a fire. Glad that helped somebody.

My wife and I have conversations that are precise and on point like you infer. "Coffee?" ... "Umhmm" ... "It's cold this morning" ... "Umhmm" ... "Ya let the dog out yet?" ... "Umhmm"

 

[MichaelLC]

"biomass" is poop or bugs, right?

I haven't seen those. Usually do the Weber cubes or RO tumbleweeds like you.

 

[Chris Allingham]

As happens on the internet sometimes, the OP asked a question.

I'm sympathetic with this comment, but the alternative is crickets. In a way, I guess all these replies answer the OP's question: No one has tried these fire starters!

"biomass" is poop or bugs, right?

Not sure if this is a serious question, but if it is, biomass is plant-based material used as fuel. Website says they're made of wood with a vegetable wax binder.

 

[Darren Lebner]

Works perfect every time! And an appropriate way to get rid of today's media, too!