Seems it's almost unanimous; I prefer Kingsford as well. Although, I'm not sure if that is for a particular reason or just because it's what I and my family have always bought.

I like Kingsford. Why? If you try the store brands they don't light right. In a pinch I'd buy whatever was available, but with a choice, I buy Kingsford. It's just so easy to light and burns long.

Anyone still have a Habachi? (Not sure of the speling) We had one growing up and it was this wonderful little grill with 8" x 8" grates that you could adjust the levels on and so cook slower or faster as needed. If I remember right, I think we even boiled water for tea on it. And it didn't really need more than a couple handfuls of charcoal to do it.

I actually like propane a lot better, clean, smooth running. But charcoal is good too, things actually taste different if they are grilled differently.

We have always used Kingsford or Matchlight. No one listed Matchlight, am I missing something?

My only experience with Kingsford Matchlight resulted in a lighter fluid tasting meal. I'll admit I only tried it once and can't remember the circumstances so it could be my fault in not letting the coals heat up enough.

I like either Kingsford or real wood charcoal and vary between where I am and what I'm cooking. For windy places, it's easier to get real wood charcoal going and where the wind is calm the Kingsford cooks longer without adding more fuel.