10 Best Firelighters UK 2023 | Zip, Weber and More

Log Barn’s firelighters use wood wool and wax to light fast and stay lit for up to 10 minutes and are much more eco-conscious than other brands. They are very lightweight so will pack easily if you’re going camping, and only 1 lighter is needed per fire to get things going. 

Made from FSC-certified wood, you can be sure that these aren’t causing any unnecessary damage to the environment, and they are very effective to boot making them not only better for the planet but also for your patience! These are the total package, and that’s why we’ve chosen them for our top spot.

Flamers firelighters are made from wood wool that has been dipped in paraffin, which ensures a long burn time and no lingering odours on your hands or in the air. 

You only need 1 of these lightweight bundles per average-sized fire making them very economical, and they will light even when wet making them fantastic for camping. These are excellent at getting nearly any type of fire going very quickly and easily, and they’re not full of chemicals which is sure to appeal to many. 

Everyone knows Bryant & May for their matches, but their firelighters have a high fuel content and are very easy to light and break up into smaller pieces. They burn for a good amount of time and are perfect for lighting barbecues, fire pits, or other garden fires. 

These firelighters work on most types of fuel making them very adaptable. All in all, as well as being really reasonably priced for a large pack, these are very reliable, easy to break up and straightforward to use. 

Get the perfect grilling experience with these firelighters from well-known barbecue brand Weber. Even in windy or wet conditions these firelighters will stay lit and get your grill going, and they are convenient to use and ash-free for easier cleanup.

Once again with the compressed cube style of firelighter, these aren't always easy to light to begin with, but they are very effective once they are totally ignited. These are much better for cooking food than traditional firelighters owing to them being odourless, and they burn for a long time which is useful. 

Tiger Tim firelighters take all the effort out of lighting a fire, allowing you to warm up or get dinner going in no time. They come in clean and easy-to-use sachets, and they contain only top-grade kerosene for no odour and less smoke.

With these firelighters you do tend to use more than the manufacturer recommends, so you should bear this in mind when looking at the quantity in the pack. Aside from this, these are perfect for taking camping owing to their sachet format, and they save on smelly hands if you prefer a solid fuel lighter. 

Woodabrix are made from compressed sawdust and vegetable oils and are completely odourless and tasteless when burned. They are safe to store as they don’t contain any liquid fuels, and even if they get damp they will still work perfectly, making them ideal for camping and caravanning trips.

These blocks aren't so consistent, however, as some light with no problems at all and others take a few attempts to stay aflame. Once the flame is established they burn slowly and are very effective at getting your kindling or charcoal lit, and they really are totally odour free!

Well-known brand Zip make these high-performance firelighters, and they promise to light easily and burn longer while using fewer cubes than other brands. Each cube burns for up to 18 minutes which is much longer than many others available, and they contain granules that make them burn much hotter as well.

While these work very well, they are perhaps on the more expensive side when compared to other solid fuel firelighters available, But if you’re looking for the best solid option, then these are hard to beat and make starting a fire a total walk in the park.

Quickfire firelighters are a reliable way of getting your fire going quickly and easily every time. While solid, they break apart easily or will crumble into smaller pieces to allow you to evenly distribute, and their improved formula guarantees great performance for every type of fire you want to set.

The maker of these firelighters doesn’t mention how long they should burn for, but they are known to burn out a bit quicker than the other brands. This may not be an issue if your other fuel is dry, however, and this is a good budget option, especially when bought in bigger quantities. 

This pack of 24 firelighters are ideal for barbecues, wood burners and open fires alike. They are suitable for use in smokeless zones, as they use the highest grade kerosene fuel to produce a strong flame with minimal smoke.

The cubes are smaller than you might assume, and despite being scored, they don’t break into pieces very easily or cleanly. Other than this, they light very easily and sustain a hot flame for a good amount of time to get your kindling or coal to catch. 

FIRE UP’s firelighters are totally non-toxic and won’t leach harmful chemicals into the soil or water system. They are free from palm oil and fossil fuels, and instead, use sustainably sourced compressed pinewood sawdust and vegetable oils to give you a good flame to start your fires with.

While these have fantastic credentials, they take a little longer than expected to light, although once they do catch, they work very well and get your fire going in no time. We really like the fact these are made from sustainable materials and that they offer good value for money.