I've always used gas and decided to try the match light. WOW! After 20 minutes of trying to get it to light still no fire. Back to gas and a few bucks down the tube. I guess if I wanted to use the lighter fluid it would work but that's not what it's designed for.

I have a terrible time using lighter fluid. I hate the smell and the way it starts the charcoal. I was always afraid I would burn myself. Three months ago, I had a friend tell me he would bring a bag of Match Light over to try, since he was the one grilling I said sure. I could not believe how it worked. I have used Match Light ever since. It only takes a few minutes until it's ready. I have no trouble lighting it and no smell. I will be trying the hickory chips next.

I used to use the regular charcoal, but decided to give this match light a try. It did not light at all. The bag has not been opened and it was stored in my cool garage. I stacked the briquettes and lit from the bottom corners. Absolutely nothing happened on either side. So of course I had no choice but to use lighter fluid. I hope my food doesnt taste like lighter fluid because if its already infused in the coal they should light right up and I should have to use lighter fluid. But nothing happened. I am highly disappointed!

I do not have tons of time to devote to cooking, so when I want something grilled outside, I always use Match Lite because it lights and heats up very quickly and you don't need lighter fluid. I would recommend that after opening the bag, you close it up tight. Otherwise, if you leave the bag open, the coals on top that are exposed to air become useless -they won't light.

For the past year when we buy this most of the time it won't even light when it is first opened, no tear in the bag or anything. Not sure why the quality has gone down but now we have to buy lighter fluid to keep around so now we are looking into buying another brand.

I was hosting a tailgate party at a New York Islanders game and used Kingsford Match Light charcoal. My #1 choice for charcoal when on the road! It's fast lighting and long burning characteristics are the reasons that I always choose Kingsford Match Light charcoal!!

Bought this two days ago to use on my new grille, I spent five minutes trying to light the charcoal with matches and a lighter with no luck. I had to add a good amount of lighter fluid, it seemed like every briquette needed to be coated to work. This product was not worth the money.

I normally by the charcoal from Publix grocery store. When I first open the bag, it is great. One match will light it, but I use a lighter. As I get near the bottom of the bag, it is more difficult to light, but still usable. I just bought a bag from Walmart. It is horrible. I fought to light it the first time. Now I have to use a fluid to light it. I had a partial bag stored outside under the porch for 3 months that was easier to light. I guess Walmart buys tons of the stuff and leaves it in a warehouse for years before they sell it. Kingsford should not allow them to do this.

Was looking forward to cook0ut for dinner. Had to finish cooking in the oven as the charcoal went out once the flames died down. Had stacked brickettes in a pyramid, lit easily, then just went out! Didn't even generate enough heat to roast marshmallows. Will NEVER buy this product again.

This product does what it's supposed to do. Light it in several places, wait till the flame dies down and then get to grilling. If the heat gets low, put a lid on the grill or take the lid off and the heat builds up again. The smoky flavor gets in the food. The temperature has nothing to do with the charcoal, it has to do with the person controlling the grill. Started grilling early and 4 hours later, we are still grilling. Only complaint is that it takes a little more than 10 minutes for the flames to die down but no biggie. It's all about flavor for me. Great product, would recommend it, won't use anything else even if the price was more than I was willing to spend.