Packsaddle Wood Pellets
100% Softwood (Douglas Fir) – Super Premium Fuel
Packsaddle Wood Pellets are made exclusively from Douglas Fir sawdust, without chemical additives or recycled materials. Each 40-lb bag is designed for homeowners who want a high-heat, low-maintenance fuel choice for their pellet stove.
Performance highlights: Heating value around 8,353 BTUs per pound, ash content less than ~0.25%, fines under ~0.05%, and moisture under ~6%. These specs place it at the premium end of the market and many users report excellent burn time and minimal cleanup.
Availability: Packsaddle pellets are produced by Frank Pellets LLC in the Pacific Northwest and distributed through select feed & farm supply dealers and specialty heating-fuel suppliers. Because of the premium softwood nature, regional availability may vary, so it’s wise to check stock, bag date and storage conditions before buying by the ton.
Status note: The brand remains active and well-reviewed by many long-term pellet stove users. That said, occasional feedback on recent batches reports greater ash/maintenance versus older runs, so testing a bag early in the season is recommended.
Bottom line: If your stove is tuned for softwood fuel and you’re after best-in-class performance (high BTU, ultra-low ash) then Packsaddle Wood Pellets are a top choice—just confirm you’re sourcing a fresh production run and that local supply is strong.
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I remember that these pellets were amazing a few years back!!
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Fantastic but made peculiar noise
Have been very happy with these pellets making great heat and low ash. Only concern is that they made noise while starting and stopping the stove. The noise went away after changing brands within 4 bags
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Pack saddle versus golden fire
I have been burning golden fire for 5 years, after three bags of pack saddle I have noticed a difference in the ash content and the Heat and the longevity of the burn. Pack settle pellets burn cleaner and longer and are equal to the heat output of golden fire and less expensive it’s a no-brainer.
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Used to be the best and now tons of ash!
I used to swear by these until this heating season 2022/2023. They have way more ash than they used to and cause a giant mess. I used to clean stove maybe twice a heating season and this year I have to clean it every 2 weeks, no exaggeration. Going to go back and try golden fire or bear mountain.
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