10. Using cotton balls and Vaseline, make your own fire starter.
Estimated Cost: $1–$3* Goal: Makes a simple, portable fire starter for camping or emergencies.
Are you planning a camping vacation and need a dependable way to build a fire? You have to try this do-it-yourself trick with cotton balls and vaseline! Cotton balls should be completely covered in Vaseline after soaking in it. When the petroleum jelly feeds a longer, steadier flame, these small bundles become extremely excellent fire starters.
DIY Fire Starter @JakeMarcin/YouTube using Vaseline and Cotton Balls
You’re ready for any outdoor trip if you store them in a waterproof container or zip-lock bag. All you have to do to get a fire started is light one and put it beneath your kindling. Even in moist environments, they are remarkably effective, highly portable, and simple to assemble. This easy, affordable fix will have you starting fires like a pro—it’s a camping need!