1. Light a Dorito on Fire When Camping
A single Dorito can hold a flame for 30 to 60 seconds. That is longer than most commercial fire starters. The reason is what is inside the chip: cornstarch, vegetable oil, and salt. The starch burns hotter than wood. The oil keeps the flame going. The salt wicks away moisture so the chip stays dry and lights fast. The triangular shape even helps—air flows through the gaps and feeds the fire oxygen.
Place 3 or 4 chips in a small pile. Light one edge and let the flame spread. Lay pencil-thin twigs on top right away—not big logs. Once those catch, add sticks one size up until the fire holds on its own. Fritos and Cheetos work just as well if that is what you packed.