Several outdoor evenings
You can name a non-combustible spot and you want the lowest price per stated log in this set. The three logs may not be the same size, including a review of one very small piece in a three-log delivery.
Swedish fire torch comparison 2026
The best Swedish fire torches, compared.
Top pick: Topline Swedish torch, 3-pack – Highest score in this set: about £18.99 for three, £6.33 a stated log, with the same shared 3.8 from 208 as the other counts. Best value: Topline Swedish torch, 3-pack – £18.99 for three is the lowest price per stated log in this set, if you accept random size. The burn is not a separate test from the other packs. Updated October 2026.
A Swedish fire, also called a Swedish torch or Swedish candle, is one short log stood on end and cut so it burns from the inside through vertical kerfs or a centre hole. You use it for one evening of flame, light, or a watched pot, without a lay of kindling. Species, diameter, height, and a moisture percentage are not in the specification block. Ferro rods sold as Swedish, fire pits, and gas stoves are a different product. A lawn sprinkler is a different product: the [garden sprinkler comparison](/hub/fire-protection/sprinkler) is for watering grass. You judge it by moisture at or below 20%, an open cut that still draws air, a stated species and diameter, and a non-combustible place to stand it.
A Swedish fire, also called a Swedish torch or Swedish candle, is one short log stood on end and cut so it burns from the inside through vertical kerfs or a centre hole.
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Which Swedish fire torch pack fits this job?
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The best Swedish fire torches in detail
Our view
The Topline three-pack lists three kiln-dried wood torches at about £18.99, which is £6.33 a stated log and the lowest unit price in this set. The specification block prints 14 kg and still describes a randomly selected size, with no species, diameter, height, or moisture percentage. The 3.8 from 208 reviews is the same parent text as the single and the two-pack, so the higher score here is the price and the spare log, not a cleaner burn. One buyer in that set received two usable logs and one very small piece that seemed chosen to fill the box, which is the risk that sits on a count of three. Other reviews describe about 2–3 hours once a log is alight, and also a flame that burned up one side or died when a light breeze reached it. The seller lines of one match and little or no smoke are not what those reviews consistently report, and at least one buyer poured water on a log that would only smoulder. The base runs hot enough to scorch the ground and the log can fall apart, so the saving holds only if you have a slab, gravel, or a metal pit and you can use a small log as well as a large one. You are buying the count of a single design. In this comparison it is the top pick and the best value.
Pros
- about £18.99 for three, £6.33 a stated log, the lowest unit price in this set
- A later log from the same order sometimes burned after an earlier one only smoked
- Seller burn claim of up to 2–4 hours, with some shared reviews around 2–3 hours
- Listed weight of 14 kg for a unit count of 3
Cons
- The shared reviews include one very small log in a three-log delivery
- Smoke, closed slots, damp mould, and a base that scorches the ground
- No species, diameter, moisture percentage, or Ready to Burn number
- The indoor question is unanswered; the bullets describe garden and camping use
Best for: Several outdoor evenings if you accept that the three logs may not be the same size.
Less suitable: One precise log for a tight patio, or anyone who needs a named diameter and a certification number.
Specifications
- Model
- Topline Swedish torch, 3-pack
- Brand
- Topline
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(208)
- Pack
- 3
- Price per log
- £6.33
- Listed weight
- 14 kg
- Stated burn
- 2–4 hours
- Kiln-dried claim
- Yes
- Size
- Random
- Lighting claim
- One match
- Smoke claim
- Little or no smoke
- UK stars
- 3.8 from 208
Common questions
Why is the 3-pack the best value in this set?
The listing price is about £18.99 for a unit count of 3, against about £10.99 for one. That is £6.33 a stated log, the lowest unit price here. The bullets still say each torch is a random size. The 3.8 from 208 is the shared parent set, not a separate burn test.
Does the listed weight of 14 kg mean three equal logs?
The specification block prints 14 kg. It does not give a diameter or a weight per log. The same review set includes a buyer who received two large logs and one very small one.
What did reviews say about lighting this pack?
The shared UK reviews split. Some logs burned for a few hours. Others smoked, died in a light breeze, or needed the slots widened before they drew.
Our view
The Topline two-pack is two kiln-dried wood torches at about £14.99, about £7.50 for each stated log, with a listed weight of 10 kg. That 10 kg line is the most coherent weight in the set if you picture two substantial logs, though the bullets still say each torch is a randomly selected size. Species, diameter, height, and a moisture percentage are absent from the specification block, and the number-of-packs field is empty, so the count you can check is the title and the unit count of 2. The 3.8 from 208 reviews is the shared parent set, not a sample that belongs only to this ASIN. When a log in that text caught, buyers often report a few hours, including about 2–3 hours, and a second log from the same order sometimes burned after the first only smoked. The complaints that repeat are smoke or a smoulder, a flame that dies in a light breeze, cuts that are too narrow, and at least one arrival that was damp with green mould. Downward heat scorches the ground in those reviews, so about £14.99 buys a spare log, not a different design and not a surface that can take the base.
Pros
- Two torches at about £14.99, about £7.50 a stated log if the sizes match
- Listed weight of 10 kg is the steadiest kilogram line in the set
- A second log is in the box if the first only smokes, which the shared reviews describe
- Same kiln-dried and 2–4 hour seller claims as the other counts
Cons
- Same shared 3.8 from 208, including smoke, closed slots, and mould
- Random size still applies to both logs
- No species, moisture percentage, or Ready to Burn number
- The pack-count field is empty
Best for: Two outdoor evenings, or one evening plus a spare, if you can accept two random sizes.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs both logs to be a stated birch diameter, or who wants the lowest price per stated log.
Specifications
- Model
- Topline Swedish torch, 2-pack
- Brand
- Topline
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(208)
- Pack
- 2
- Price per log
- £7.50
- Listed weight
- 10 kg
- Stated burn
- 2–4 hours
- Kiln-dried claim
- Yes
- Size
- Random
- Lighting claim
- One match
- Smoke claim
- Little or no smoke
- UK stars
- 3.8 from 208
Common questions
How many torches are in this listing?
The title says 2 logs and the unit count is 2.0. The number-of-packs field is not in the raw specification block.
Do the 208 reviews belong only to the 2-pack?
The listing prints 3.8 from 208, and the review text matches the single and the 3-pack. Treat it as one shared parent set, not three separate samples.
Is a moisture percentage listed?
No. The bullets say extra dry and kiln dried. There is no percentage and no Ready to Burn number in the scraped fields.
Our view
The Topline single is one kiln-dried wood torch listed at about £10.99 on amazon.co.uk, with a printed weight of 1.27 kg and a seller claim of up to 2–4 hours. The bullets say you receive a randomly selected torch of any size, and the specification block gives no species, diameter, height, or moisture percentage. The 3.8 from 208 reviews is the same parent text as the two-pack and the three-pack, so this listing is not a separate burn test. Buyers who got a log that caught often describe about 2–3 hours of flame, and some deliveries are described as well packed. The same reviews keep returning to heavy smoke, slots that had closed after cutting, and logs that arrived damp with green mould. A light breeze put at least one fire out, including where a label suggested that more wind would help, and more than one buyer says a refund message went unanswered. You pay the highest price per stated log in this set, and the 1.27 kg figure does not sit on the same scale as the 10 kg and 14 kg lines on the other two rows.
Pros
- One torch at about £10.99 if you want a single evening before a larger box
- Seller states kiln dried wood and a burn of up to 2–4 hours
- Shared reviews include burns of about 2–3 hours once a log caught
- Number of packs is stated as 1
Cons
- Random size, and the 1.27 kg line does not match the 10 kg and 14 kg sibling weights
- Shared reviews describe smoke, closed slots, and damp or mouldy arrivals
- No species, moisture percentage, Ready to Burn number, or indoor answer
- Refund contact went unanswered in more than one review
Best for: One outdoor evening if you accept a random size and the 1.27 kg weight field.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a stated diameter, a certification number, or more than one log for the weekend.
Specifications
- Model
- Topline Swedish torch, single
- Brand
- Topline
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(208)
- Pack
- 1
- Price per log
- £10.99
- Listed weight
- 1.27 kg
- Stated burn
- 2–4 hours
- Kiln-dried claim
- Yes
- Size
- Random
- Lighting claim
- One match
- Smoke claim
- Little or no smoke
- UK stars
- 3.8 from 208
Common questions
Does the listing say this single torch can be used indoors?
The listing asks whether it can be used indoors and does not answer that in the specification block. The bullets describe a garden fire pit, a campfire, and outdoor use. A torch has no flue. Outdoors only.
What size log do you get?
The bullets say you receive a randomly selected torch of any size. Diameter, height, and species are not in the specification fields. The listed weight is 1.27 kg.
Is a storage bag included?
The listing asks whether a storage bag is included and does not answer it. The specification block has no bag in the included items.
How we compared
We compared the three amazon.co.uk Topline pack counts kept in this category and scored them from the listing facts in this set. Prices, stars, and review counts are the UK lines. The three listings share one parent review set, 3.8 from 208, and that sample is counted once. There was no laboratory burn and this is not a UK-wide ranking. Public sources cover Ready to Burn, garden smoke, and staying with an outdoor flame. The four weights below sum to 100.
1
Shared review evidence
40%Stars, volume, and the complaints that repeat: smoke, closed cuts, a breeze that kills the flame, damp or mould, base heat, and unanswered refund contact.
2
Listing clarity
25%Species, moisture percentage, diameter, indoor answer, storage bag, and whether the pack count is actually filled in.
3
Price per stated log
25%Shelf price divided by the unit count, only if you accept a randomly selected size.
4
Weight-field coherence
10%Whether the printed kilogram line can describe the count being sold. A higher score is a cheaper stated log or a weight line that matches the count, not a different torch.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Swedish fire torch buying guide
A Swedish fire torch only earns its place if the moisture line, the cut, and the size you can actually check match the evening in front of you. The notes below follow the order used for these three Topline pack counts. Moisture, species, the cut, and random size are set out in the [Swedish fire buying guide](/hub/fire-protection/swedish-fire/sub/swedish-fire-buying-guide).
What is a Swedish fire torch?
A Swedish fire, also called a Swedish torch or Swedish candle, is one short log stood on end and cut so it burns from the inside through vertical kerfs or a centre hole. UK buyers use it for one evening of flame, light, or a watched pot, without building a lay of kindling. You judge it by moisture at or below 20%, an open cut that still draws air, a stated species and diameter, and a non-combustible place to stand it.
Best for
- Garden hosts who can name a non-combustible spot for one evening
- A weekend where a spare log matters more than a stated diameter
- Buyers who accept random size and judge the pack by price per stated log
Not ideal for
- Anyone who needs a stated birch diameter and a Ready to Burn number
- Indoor use, a tent, a porch, or a garage
- A fire you will leave, or a surface that cannot take base heat
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading little or no smoke as a measurement
The Topline bullets say little or no smoke. The shared reviews keep returning to heavy smoke, a smoulder, and slots that closed after cutting. Treat the smoke line as a seller claim.
- 2
Lighting a damp or mouldy log
Reviews describe arrivals that were damp with green mould. Kiln dried on the listing is not a moisture percentage. A closed cut and a wet log are the reasons given for a flame that would not draw.
- 3
Adding the review count three times
The single, the two-pack, and the three-pack print 3.8 from 208. That is one parent set. Random size still applies, and a wind-helps line in a review did not stop a light breeze putting a fire out.
What to weigh up
Moisture, cut, and stated size
HighStart with moisture, then the cut, then whether a size is actually printed. In England, wood fuel sold under 2 cubic metres may be supplied only if it is certified Ready to Burn: 20% moisture or less, with the logo, the supplier, and a certification number. The Topline bullets say extra dry and kiln dried. They do not print a percentage or a Ready to Burn number. Check the pack. A missing number on the scrape is not proof that the log is uncertified.
Burn claim and pack count
HighRead the burn line against the job, then count the logs once. Topline says up to 2–4 hours on every pack. Specialist birch pages more often say about 1.5–2 hours. When a log in this set catches, buyers often report a couple of hours, sometimes nearer one hour, sometimes about three or four. The seller lines of one match and little or no smoke are not what the shared reviews consistently report. The three ASINs share one review text, so quote 3.8 from 208 once.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
One evening plus a spare
You want two torches and the steadiest kilogram line in the set. Random size still applies to both logs, and the pack-count field on this listing is empty.
One evening only
You want a single torch before a larger box. You accept a random size and a 1.27 kg weight field that does not sit with the 10 kg and 14 kg rows.
Common questions about Swedish fire torches
Which Swedish fire torch is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Topline three-pack at about £18.99. It is also the best value, at £6.33 a stated log, if you accept a randomly selected size. The score is higher because of that unit price and a 14 kg weight line, not because the burn was tested apart from the other packs. The star line is the shared 3.8 from 208. It is one design sold as three counts, not a UK-wide winner.
How much does a Swedish fire torch cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these three amazon.co.uk rows the prices are about £10.99 for one, about £14.99 for two, and about £18.99 for three, checked on 15 October 2026. That is £10.99, about £7.50, and £6.33 a stated log. The digest snapshot also saw other shelves outside this set, from about £6 for a single birch torch up to about £25 for three birch torches. Those other shelves are not scored here. These three bands are this comparison, not a price index.
What is a Swedish fire torch?
A Swedish fire, also called a Swedish torch or Swedish candle, is one short log stood on end and cut so it burns from the inside through vertical kerfs or a centre hole. A slit log has cuts that stop short of the base. A candle has a bored centre, often with a firelighter, and a flat top. Swedish FireSteel is a ferrocerium striker, not this product. Fire pits, rocket stoves, and gas stoves sit outside this comparison.
Are these Topline torches Ready to Burn?
The scraped fields do not show a Ready to Burn logo, supplier line, or certification number. In England, wood fuel sold under 2 cubic metres may be supplied only if it is certified Ready to Burn, at 20% moisture or less. Kiln dried and extra dry on the Topline text are not that mark. A missing number on the scrape does not by itself prove the log is uncertified. Check the pack.
Can I burn a Swedish fire torch indoors?
Outdoors only. The indoor question is unanswered on these listings, and the bullets describe a garden fire pit, a campfire, and outdoor use. A torch has no flue. It is not a Defra-exempt stove. Keep it out of a house, a tent, a porch, and a garage. Reviews say the base scorches the surface and the log can fall apart, so stand it on a slab, gravel, or a metal pit, and stay with the flame.
What garden rules apply to a Swedish fire?
There is no Swedish-torch licence. Do not burn household waste so that it pollutes or harms health. Smoke that endangers traffic can bring a fine. Councils can investigate smoke that may be a statutory nuisance and can serve an abatement notice. Smoke-control areas restrict chimney smoke. Outdoor barbecues, chimineas, and garden bonfires are still allowed there, under the bonfire rules. Check the council in Northern Ireland. The statutes and the three-foot fire-service line are in Swedish fire garden rules. Call 999 if the flame spreads.
How long does a Topline Swedish torch burn?
The seller claim on all three counts is up to 2–4 hours. When a log in the shared reviews caught, buyers often report a couple of hours, sometimes nearer one hour, sometimes about three or four, and some texts say about 2–3 hours. Specialist birch pages more often say about 1.5–2 hours. Closed slots, a damp log, and a light breeze are the reasons those reviews give for a flame that only smoked or went out. That spread is review text, not a lab timing.
Are the three Topline packs three different torches?
They are one kiln-dried wood torch sold as one, two, or three logs. Species is given only as wood, and each torch is a randomly selected size. The 3.8 from 208 is one parent review set. Count that sample once. The three-pack can include a very small log beside two usable ones. A buyer who needs a stated birch diameter and a Ready to Burn number should use a merchant that prints both.
Our verdict
Across these three amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the Topline three-pack: about £18.99, a listed weight of 14 kg, and £6.33 a stated log, the lowest unit price in this set. It is also the best value, because the margin over the two-pack is that unit price, not a separate burn test. The star line is the shared 3.8 from 208. Reviews in that set include about 2–3 hours once a log caught, and also smoke, closed slots, a light breeze that killed the flame, damp or mouldy arrivals, a base that scorches the ground, and one delivery of two usable logs plus one very small piece. The two-pack is about £14.99, about £7.50 a stated log, with the 10 kg line. The single is about £10.99 and the highest price per stated log. None of the three states a species, a diameter, a moisture percentage, or a Ready to Burn number.
Best overallView offer
Topline Swedish torch, 3-pack
Highest score in this set: about £18.99 for three, £6.33 a stated log, with the same shared 3.8 from 208 as the other counts.
Best value
View offer
Topline Swedish torch, 3-pack
£18.99 for three is the lowest price per stated log in this set, if you accept random size. The burn is not a separate test from the other packs.
Editorial
Editorial team
Swedish fire torchesGarden fire rulesamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to Swedish fire torches
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Best Swedish fire torchOne conditional pick inside this set, and who should skip it for a stated birch log.Swedish fire buying guideMoisture, species, the cut, stated size against random size, and Ready to Burn.Swedish fire garden rulesUK garden law, smoke control, and the England wood-fuel rule.How to light a Swedish fireLight, run, and put out a bought torch, including closed cuts and smoke.Swedish fire versus a fire pitWhen one log is enough, and when a pit you can refuel is the better buy.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices are from amazon.co.uk on 15 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — garden bonfires: the rules (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK — smoke control areas: the rules (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK — nuisance smoke: how councils deal with complaints (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK — selling wood for domestic use in England (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Ready to Burn — Woodsure and HETAS for Defra (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- STIHL UK — Swedish fire log (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Highways Act 1980, section 161A (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue — stay with summer fires (retrieved 15 October 2026)
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