Weber’s Rapidfire Chimney Starter is the definitive tool for lighting charcoal. It has earned its reputation over decades, not through gimmicks but through a simple, physics-driven design that works every single time.

You fill the top chamber with briquettes or lump charcoal, place a couple of fire starters underneath the cone-shaped grate, and light them. Within 15 to 20 minutes, the coals are uniformly ashed over and ready to pour. The 7.5-inch diameter holds enough fuel for a standard kettle grill, and the all-steel construction feels solid in your hand, resisting rust season after season.

Its only real requirement is a flat, non-flammable surface to sit on while it does its job. For anyone tired of the smell and unreliable performance of lighter fluid, this chimney offers a cleaner, faster, and more predictable start to every cookout.