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North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried Firewood vs Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits

Buy the Firewood Central Hickory if you want predictable splits for a grill, smoker or fireplace: 14 to 18 uniform 16-inch logs, kiln-dried to 15% moisture or less, and a mild sweet smoke that suits poultry, fish and vegetables. Buy The Hardwood Pack if you want a mixed hardwood assortment for campfires and general burning, and park approval matters to you. The Hickory is the more consistent product for cooking; the Hardwood Pack trades uniformity for variety. Both are kiln-dried and chemical-free, and owners of kiln-dried hardwood generally report easy lighting and low smoke.

  • Choose The Hardwood Pack if you want a mixed hardwood assortment for campfires and fireplaces and need wood approved for state and national parks.
  • Choose the Firewood Central Hickory if you want uniform 16-inch splits with a known low moisture content for grilling, smoking or a fireplace.

Prices

  • North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried Firewood: $26.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits: $36.04 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried Firewood is $9.05 cheaper than the Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
North American Hardwoods
The Hardwood Pack Kiln-Dried Firewood 0.6 Cubic Feet

North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried Firewood

The Hardwood Pack Kiln-Dried Firewood 0.6 Cubic Feet

4.4(610 ratings)
$26.99at WalmartChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Approved for state and national parks
  • Mixed hardwoods give variety across fires
  • Chemical-free and kiln-dried
  • Compact pack is easy to carry and store
Cons
  • No stated moisture percentage
  • Pieces vary in size, so less predictable in a grill
  • Small volume suits a single evening, not repeated burns
Firewood Central
Firewood Central Kiln-Dried PA Hickory – 16” Splits (Approx. 38 lb)

Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits

Firewood Central Kiln-Dried PA Hickory – 16” Splits (Approx. 38 lb)

4.5(4 ratings)
$36.04at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Uniform 16-inch splits fit most grills, smokers and fireplaces
  • Moisture stated at 15% or less for quick ignition
  • Hickory gives high heat and a mild sweet smoke
  • Dense hardwood burns long and clean
Cons
  • No park approval stated
  • Single species limits variety
  • Hickory's strong heat needs attention when grilling delicate food

What separates them

North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried FirewoodFirewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits
Wood speciesA curated mix of hardwoodsPennsylvania hickory only
Split size and consistencyMixed pieces in a small pack14 to 18 uniform 16-inch logs per bundle
Stated moistureKiln-dried, no figure givenKiln-dried to 15% or less
Cooking useGeneral burning and campfiresMild sweet smoke suited to poultry, fish and vegetables
Park approvalApproved for state and national parksNot stated
Pack size0.6 to 0.75 cubic feetAbout 38 lb per bundle
SourcingNorth American hardwoodsResponsibly sourced from Pennsylvania forests
AdditivesChemical-free100% natural, no additives

Price history

  • Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits: lowest $15.99 on Nov 9 at Esbenshade's Garden Center; $56.92 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried Firewood

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Waiymm incReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $26.99Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by authentic_enterprises (95.9% positive, 157 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $34.98Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits

  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by esbenshadesgardencenter

    $36.04Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Esbenshade's Garden CenterNew

    In stock

    $15.99+ $38.90 shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stockSold by Esbenshades Garden CenterReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $36.04Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecNorth American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried FirewoodFirewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits
multipack_quantity1—
size16.000 x 10.000 x 10.000—
Pack volume0.75 cubic feet—
Wood typekiln-dried hardwoods—
Kiln-driedkiln-dried—
Chemical-freechemical-free—
Park approvedapproved for use in both state and national par…—

What reviewers say

North American Hardwoods Kiln-Dried Firewood

  • 4.4 / 5610 ratings

Rated 4.4 out of 5 across 610 ratings, buyers generally report dry wood that catches quickly and burns cleanly. Complaints center on pack size and inconsistent log sizes.

What people mention
  • IgnitionPraisedBuyers say the kiln-dried wood catches quickly with little kindling.
  • Burn qualityPraisedOwners report hot, steady burns with modest smoke and ash.
  • Pack sizeCriticisedReviewers say a pack covers only one or two fires.
  • ConsistencyMixedLog size and species mix vary from pack to pack.

Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Hickory Splits

Buyers of kiln-dried hickory splits generally report fast lighting, low moisture and steady heat, and praise the flavor it gives beef and pork. Complaints tend to center on inconsistent split sizes and piece counts, and on hickory being too strong for lighter meats.

What people mention
  • Moisture and lightingPraisedOwners say the kiln-dried splits catch quickly and burn without hissing or excess smoke.
  • Smoke flavorPraisedReviewers like the bold hickory flavor it gives brisket, ribs and pork.
  • Split consistencyMixedSome buyers find split sizes and piece counts vary from bundle to bundle.
  • Heat and burn rateMixedThe wood burns hot and steady, but some say it goes faster than denser hardwoods.

Questions and answers

Which is better for smoking or grilling?
The Firewood Central Hickory. Its uniform 16-inch splits and stated 15% moisture suit controlled cooking, and hickory's mild sweet smoke works well with poultry, fish and vegetables. The Hardwood Pack is a mixed assortment aimed more at campfires and fireplaces.
Which burns longer?
Hickory is a dense hardwood, so the Firewood Central splits generally give a longer, hotter burn per piece. The Hardwood Pack's mixed hardwoods vary, so burn time differs from piece to piece.
Can I take either to a state or national park?
The Hardwood Pack is stated as approved for state and national parks. Firewood Central does not state park approval, so check the rules of the specific park before bringing it.
Is one worth stepping up to?
If you cook over wood or want predictable split sizes and a known moisture level, the Hickory is the better buy. If you mainly want campfire wood with park approval, the Hardwood Pack covers that.
Which lights more easily?
Both are kiln-dried, which helps. The Hickory states 15% moisture or less, so its lighting behavior is more predictable than the Hardwood Pack, which gives no figure.
Does either contain additives?
No. The Hardwood Pack is chemical-free and the Firewood Central Hickory is 100% natural with no additives.

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