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#209423 - 10/10/10 01:49 PM Wal-Mart's "Fatwood" Firestarter sticks, Any good?
sybert777 Offline
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Registered: 10/15/09
Posts: 300
Loc: 62208
I was recently at Wal-Mart when I saww a 5 pound box of Fatwood Firestarter Sticks for $10, I was wondering if they are worth the money? If you guys haven't tried them, I can try one out and tell you. I have never used Fatwood and kinda do not know how, so I need some help in this department.

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#209427 - 10/10/10 04:09 PM Re: Wal-Mart's "Fatwood" Firestarter sticks, Any good? [Re: sybert777]
rebwa Offline
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Registered: 01/25/09
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I've been using fatwood for years. Great for getting fires going. However that seems a tad expensive. I'm going to order mine from LL Bean again this year.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/38687?pi=591297&qs=3012739-Google_Base&subrnd=0

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#209431 - 10/10/10 04:47 PM Re: Wal-Mart's "Fatwood" Firestarter sticks, Any good? [Re: rebwa]
Dagny Offline
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Registered: 11/25/08
Posts: 1918
Loc: Washington, DC
Originally Posted By: rebwa
I've been using fatwood for years. Great for getting fires going. However that seems a tad expensive. I'm going to order mine from LL Bean again this year.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/38687?pi=591297&qs=3012739-Google_Base&subrnd=0


Thank you, Rebwa, for that link. I ordered the 35 lb box and took advantage of the 20% off for Bean Visa holders promotion going on this weekend. Free shipping, too.

I'll be keeping some of it in my car and teardrop trailer.

:-)

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#209435 - 10/10/10 05:26 PM Re: Wal-Mart's "Fatwood" Firestarter sticks, Any good? [Re: sybert777]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
If they're what I have, yeah, they're fine. They're kind of big, so I use them around the house (fire pit). But, yeah, work great.

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#209460 - 10/11/10 01:08 AM Re: Wal-Mart's "Fatwood" Firestarter sticks, Any good? [Re: Dagny]
rebwa Offline
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Registered: 01/25/09
Posts: 295
Originally Posted By: Dagny
Originally Posted By: rebwa
I've been using fatwood for years. Great for getting fires going. However that seems a tad expensive. I'm going to order mine from LL Bean again this year.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/38687?pi=591297&qs=3012739-Google_Base&subrnd=0


Thank you, Rebwa, for that link. I ordered the 35 lb box and took advantage of the 20% off for Bean Visa holders promotion going on this weekend. Free shipping, too.

I'll be keeping some of it in my car and teardrop trailer.

:-)


LOL, I just ordered the 35 1B box too! I have a wood stove and it is great for getting it going fast even if the wood is a tad damp. One or two sticks is all you need to get a good fire going. I've ordered it from Bean for several years and have never been disappointed.

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#209462 - 10/11/10 01:31 AM Re: Wal-Mart's "Fatwood" Firestarter sticks, Any good? [Re: sybert777]
Richlacal Offline
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Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Wally-World Fatwood is Just as good as any other place to get it,Short of Harvesting it yourself!$10.00 is rather a High price for 5lbs but...It will go a Lonngg way,since all you need are thin slivers.Make sure you keep all the sawdust/tiny pieces,when sawing/cutting fatwood as,That is what Maya Dust is!As I recall they usually come in boxes with a window,If that be the case,Look for the Most amber/plastic/shiny pieces&,buy that box.Enjoy!

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