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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Wood Pellets near Arnold, CA
We love your wood pellets, but can no longer find them. Can you tell us where they can be purchased. Our Calaveras Hardware has switched brands. 😩
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Wood Pellets near Arnold, CA
We love your wood pellets, but can no longer fond them. Can you tell us where they can be purchased. Our Calaveras Hardware has switched brands. 😩
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Gotten worse
I have used Packsaddle pellets for over 7 years and been very happy. However, the latest 2 tons have been very disappointing because of the large amount of ash and frequency needed for cleaning. In the past I would clean the stove once or twice per winter but now I am needing to clean every couple of weeks. Looking around for another brand.
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Best Pellets Ever
I just burned my first bag of the 2022 batch I bought here in Oregon. I’ve been burning other premium pellets for years, but for the first time in quite a few years, Packsaddle was available to me locally. WIthin minutes, I could smell that my stove was burning hotter, with the same settings as the prior pellets, which were also 100% Doug Fir. The pellets are evenly sized and they look and smell more like 100% Doug Fir should. Hands down, these are the best pellets I’ve ever burned. Highest BTU, lowest ash and soot, and you get a lot more heat for the money. Face it, clean burns are a HUGE plus, too. Pellet stoves are not as efficient when they get dirty. I expect to get through my 70 bags this winter and only have to do a quick peripheral cleaning once or twice….leaving the major cleaning to after the season, annually. I expect less than 1/2 the ash and soot that I normally see accumulated this year. VERY PLEASED with this top product!
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