Orvis fat wood makes blazing fires a breeze.

Our fat wood is cut from the resin-saturated heartwood found in the stumps of ancient longleaf pines, and it burns with a hot, aromatic pine flame that makes it the perfect kindling for wood fires, whether in the woodstove,on the hearth, or at the campsite.

If you love fat wood…and you know you do!

Orvis introduced this wonderful product in 1970, and ever since we have prided ourselves on offering the best. Just two easy-to-light fat wood sticks start a roaring blaze. And now, after searching the world, we've discovered a new supply with more pine resin than we've ever seen before - it amazes even our most die-hard users. It's earth friendly, too -no living trees are harvested to make it. In 15 and 30 pound amounts, our customers can't recommend it enough, and it's frequently mentioned as a gift for parents or grandparents.

"I have been buying Orvis Fatwood for my parents and grandparents for Christmas for the past fifteen or so years," says Doreen Tuzza Bernal. "Even though they know it is coming, they love receiving it. I have a fireplace in my home and I see why they love it so much. I will never be without it and neither will they. It makes a great fire!" And Susi Pitts writes, "I sent my mom a 30-pound box last year for Christmas. She loved it! She doesn't want anything else but more this year!! It will soon be on the way!"

On a more rugged note, Tony Ramirez recalls that he ordered two 30-pound boxes for his cabin. "On December 28, 2003 at 9:00 p.m. we arrived at our cabin in the mountains of northern New Mexico. It was -4 degrees. We needed to get the cabin warmed up quick. We had a roaring fire in the fireplace in about 10 minutes. Best 60 pounds of wood we've ever purchased."

Above and beyond fat wood?

What could be more effective than fat wood? Super Fatwood! We have selected the very best wood and cut it into 12-inch sticks that literally shine from the saturated resins. Break one of these sticks in half and wave a match under the splintered ends, and it will ignite in an instant. Why not plan early and treat yourself or someone you love to a supply of super fat wood this winter. With nothing more than a match and a stick, you're just moments away from a warm and relaxing winter evening.