That's really interesting that junk food will burn like that. I wouldn't have thought of it, but all that grease must be good for a fire.

I'm trying to double up on gear, use things that serve more than one need, and I think the other need (eating) would probably eliminate the fritos pretty quickly. A little canister of cotton balls soaked in rubbing alcohol works really well as emergency tinder, sets off with just a spark, and the cotton ball burns for quite a long time. Don't need the whole tube, just one gives a damp start a good boost. It's also first aid gear so there's an excuse for carrying it besides making fire, and I can't drink rubbing alcohol so I won't suck them dry along the way.

JimmyTH