Bear 00035 Grill Part Review
Our verdict
The Bear 00035 is a wax-based fire starter built for wood-burning applications, priced at $17.99 with a 3.9-star average from 136 reviews. It is a functional option for wood grillers and smoker users, though the rating sits lower than the best-in-class fire starters.
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Wood grillers and offset smoker users who want a wax starter to ignite wood splits or log chunks
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You want a top-rated fire starter with 4-plus stars, or you use charcoal or gas rather than wood fuel
- Fuel Wood
- Material Wax
- Priced 39% below the category median ($29.68 across 211 tracked models)
Pros
- Wax construction provides a sustained flame suitable for wood splits
- Purpose-built for wood fuel setups rather than charcoal
- 136 reviews gives a reasonable feedback base
- Avoids the petroleum smell of liquid lighter fluid
Cons
- 3.9-star rating is lower than competing fire starters at similar prices
- No dimensions or unit count listed, making pack value hard to evaluate
- Priced at $17.99, which is higher than many basic wax starters
- Not designed for charcoal or gas grills
Our scorecard
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Owner rating3.9/5
3.9 average across 136 owner ratings
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Popularity1.2/5
136 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other grills, grill parts and burners, smokers and smoking gear, grill tools, outdoor griddles, outdoor kitchen appliances and grill covers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The Bear 00035 is a wax fire starter made for wood fuel setups. At $17.99 it costs notably more than budget wax starters, but less than premium options. The wax material gives it a prolonged, steady burn useful for catching wood logs or splits, which take more time to ignite than charcoal briquettes.', 'Wood-burning grills and offset smokers benefit from a starter that produces enough sustained heat to get a fire going without newspaper or accelerants. The Bear 00035 aims to fill that role, and with 136 reviews at 3.9 stars it is a part of the conversation, though it has not reached the standout ratings of some competitors.', 'The 3.9-star average suggests most buyers are satisfied but a meaningful minority found shortcomings, whether in burn duration, pack count, or performance in damp or cold conditions. At $17.99 buyers are paying for a brand-name product over a generic, so expectations should be calibrated accordingly.']
Specifications
| Fuel | Wood |
|---|---|
| Material | Wax |
Performance notes
Built for wood fuel, the Bear 00035 uses wax as its primary material. Wax starters in wood applications need to burn longer than charcoal starters since logs require more heat and time to catch. No BTU rating is assigned at the part level, but wax ignites readily and burns at a consistent temperature. Performance in wet or very cold conditions varies across wax starters as a category.
What buyers say
At 3.9 stars from 136 reviews, buyer opinion is cautiously positive but not enthusiastic. The score puts it a notch below the 4.0 threshold that signals broad satisfaction. Some buyers likely found the price-to-quantity ratio marginal, though the rating is not bad enough to suggest a reliability problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Bear 00035 in an offset smoker?
Wax fire starters are commonly used in offset smokers to get the initial wood fire going in the firebox. Place the starter under your wood splits, light it, and allow it to burn until the wood catches. The wax burns cleanly once fully ignited and should not impart flavors to the smoke.
Why is the rating only 3.9 stars?
A 3.9-star rating indicates that most buyers are satisfied but a portion had issues, which at this price point sometimes comes down to pack size expectations or burn duration in challenging conditions. It is a functional product but not the category leader. Reading recent reviews on the product page can clarify specific issues current buyers encountered.