54. One of the best DIY fire starter ideas is to soak cotton pads in wax.
Many campers strive to build the perfect fire. It is not easy to get a fire going, especially when you do not want to carry extra weight in your bag. Camping hacks have made it so we no longer need to worry about starting a fire.
If you happen to have cotton pads soaked with wax on hand, then this is what you can do. You can use any wax candle to melt, then soak cotton pads with the liquid. Allow them to solidify, before packing them into a Ziploc bag. You now have all the DIY fire starters you need for your camping trip.