JJ george grill torch

I have that torch. Why do you need to prop it on the side of the egg? It only takes a minute or two to light the coals.

I use both to light grills. There are times when I grab the weedburner to get the coals going in a hurry, or during damp weather.

That is 14.97 not 4.97

For me, it depends on how quickly I'm trying to get the grill up to temperature. I light it in multiple spots if I'm doing a weeknight cook after work. Most of the time I light it in 3 places just to get it lit evenly.

i use the jj george torch and its about 6 minutes total time and i can get it up to temp pretty fast. i heat 3 spots about 2 minutes each.

I light in 3 spots 35 seconds each. Gets to temp faster than when I use the electric element starter

A 20# propane tank, along with a weed burner similar to the one pictured above by @The_Stache , is what I use. I never have an issue with wind and any startup concerns have pretty much gone away, altogether. The one caveat is that I live in Alaska so I am in a habit of storing the torch in the heated garage when not in use in the winter time. This is because I have found that the hose can get a little stiff, which can stifle the airflow when it is 20 F or lower. So, I bring the torch out from the garage and attach it to the propane tank, just prior to lighting. (Even when factoring in the colder temperature's impact on propane I am able to light in the dead of winter.)

I ordered mine from Harbor Freight:

It looks like essentially the same one that was linked to above on Amazon, though. It comes with a hose that connects to a standard 20# propane tank. One thing, if you do get this be sure to control your flame with the dial, NOT the squeeze handle. You should never need to use that squeeze handle while lighting. Also, it's a good idea to wear safety glasses just in case your lump crackles and sparks. Gloves as well. Not trying to scare you off, just trying to be safe.