Common Types of Outdoor Firelighters

Wood Wool Firelighters:

• Made from natural wood shavings and wax.
• Eco-friendly, with no harmful chemicals.
• Burn time typically ranges from 8 to 10 minutes.
• Ideal for use in barbecues, campfires, and fireplaces.

Cotton Tab Firelighters:

• Made from cotton soaked in paraffin or another accelerant.
• Lightweight and easy to carry.
• Provide a reliable flame for starting fires in various conditions.
• Often individually wrapped for convenience.

Gel Firelighters:

• Gel form that can be squeezed onto kindling or firewood.
• Excellent for windy conditions as the gel clings to the wood and doesn’t blow out easily.
• Produces a strong, consistent flame.

Solid Block Firelighters:

• Compressed blocks of flammable material.
• Easy to break into smaller pieces for precise use.
• Provide a long burn time and are very reliable.

Charcoal Chimney Starters:

• Metal cylinders used to light charcoal quickly without the need for lighter fluid.
• Typically used for barbecuing.
• Ensure even burning of charcoal and reduce chemical taste.