You may ask, “Are firewood bundles for sale near me?” Firewood vendors of all kinds offer different quantities of firewood to suit different needs. Consistent long-term usage requires more firewood, but small bundles can keep patrons from buying more firewood than will ever be necessary. Some customers might want nothing more than a single burn for a special event.
That’s where the bundle comes in! In this article, we’ll discuss why the best bundles contain kiln-dried hardwood and how you can prepare bundles yourself.
How Much Firewood Is in a Bundle?
Across all vendors, a bundle of firewood is the smallest amount you can purchase. You’ve probably noticed plastic bags of firewood resting outside gas stations and grocery stores. Indeed, these are wholesale firewood bundles.
Standard bundles contain anywhere from seven to 12 pieces of firewood. Each log is about 16 inches long and three inches wide, so most bags total about a cubic foot of firewood.
As for how much firewood costs per bundle, the price depends on where you get it. Cheap bundles can be about five dollars, but a more worthwhile type of wood will likely be more expensive.
Firewood bundles can also come in mesh bags, allowing for greater dryness. It’s also easier to lug around and transport in a standard vehicle.
When Should I Use a Bundle of Firewood?
Bundled firewood is best for special occasions, like cookouts and camping trips. Generally, bundles contain enough firewood for two or three hours of usage. Evenings around campfires and single grilling sessions are perfect use cases.
If you’re feeling ambitious enough for several days of cooking or exploring the wilderness, you might need as much as a quarter of a cord, though we don’t recommend carrying that without a pickup truck because it includes 12 bundles.
How Many Bundles Do I Need?
A full cord contains 144 bundles, so your supply will last for around four or five months if you use a bundle a day. Whether you’re the proud owner of a barbecue restaurant or live in a home that depends on wood for heat, the bundle can be a helpful convention in discerning how much firewood you need for the season.
Where Can I Find the Best Bundles of Firewood?
Getting kiln-dried firewood from trustworthy vendors like us is a better way to get an ultimately better product. Many vendors will try to rip you off with logs suffering from excess moisture, pests, mold and fungus.
Don’t fall prey to low prices! When it comes to firewood, you get what you pay for. The cheapest option is usually the worst.
Why Firewood Needs to Be Kiln-Dried
If you want a bundle, you’re not getting a lot of wood, so it’s doubly important that your bundle contains only the best. One of the most effective ways to ensure your bundle contains excellent firewood is to discern whether that wood is kiln dried.
Many vendors season their firewood before selling it, but kiln-drying is an infinitely more effective option that yields much drier wood. The drier the wood, the easier a fire is to start.
Whereas seasoning requires leaving firewood outside for several months (usually during the summer), kiln-drying takes no more than 48 hours to yield significantly drier wood. Easy to start and eager to burn, kiln-dried firewood will always be among the best.
Why Firewood Needs to Be Hardwood
Whether your bundle’s firewood is the best depends further on the type of species. Softwood (like pine) yields less intense fires and excess smoke. They don’t have the density to prolong fires and offer high heat. Meanwhile, hardwoods (like birch, oak or hickory) contain enough density for the hottest, longest fires.
To find kiln-dried hardwood is to find the best available firewood. If you want your bundle to make your camping trip a night to remember, it should contain kiln-dried hardwood.
Get Bundles of Firewood Today!
ProCut Firewood offers kiln-dried firewood in various species, including oak, hickory, cherry and birch. Our mixed hardwood option might do the trick if you can’t decide! If you’re going on an overnight camping trip or preparing for an annual cookout, our firewood bundles are ready for you and your family to enjoy. Please contact us today to get started on your order.
Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in April of 2023 and updated in February of 2024.
