I was fed up with multiple other ways of lighting our log fire insert. This is easy, simple and low cost. I use the Coleman Propane 16oz bottle and simple put this in the bottom of the log chanmber, heap some kindling on top and some small pieces of log, turn on the gas and light it. It takes less than 3 minutes and you can pull it out. Clean, easy and way less mess than paper or firelighters. Love it and would recommend to others.