#102857 - 08/17/07 07:54 PM
Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
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Has anyone here on this forum had a chance to test out wax dipped magnesium coated Cheetos as a firestarter? We discussed this several months back but nobody had actually tried it.
Anybody willing to give it a try and report back to the forum?
Thanks!
colbyhouse
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#102869 - 08/17/07 11:18 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
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That's an interesting idea - ommitting the magnesium and just using the edible wax coating on the cheeto for a fire starter and a fuel source - at least the cheeto would stay crispy coated in wax!
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#102887 - 08/18/07 04:25 AM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: colbyhouse]
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I'm waiting for the next full moon to light off a supply I assembled via an aluminum coke can polished with chocolate. Of course the things will ingnite.So will half the contents underneath my kitchen sink. This is fun stuff for assembling mailbombs to whoever cancelled MacGyver. I did it ( no, not he mailbomb.)It was most gratifying, seeing the magnesium bar and a snack food I hate burning like victims of the Spanish Inquisition. I'll stick to my bic lighter, held high as a rational choice, singing 'Theres a light' from Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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#102894 - 08/18/07 01:52 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: Chris Kavanaugh]
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#102912 - 08/18/07 06:43 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: colbyhouse]
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Only thing Cheetos might be good for is firestarting, I sure wouldn't eat one of the nasty things...
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#103279 - 08/22/07 03:45 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: colbyhouse]
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I would think PJ and cottonballs would be better, more versital and durable. I am not sure if you can light your idea with a Ferrostick as you need a concentration of Mg to spark into. Also if smashed then the cheetos etc would make just a goo. I'll stick with PJ and cottonballs tried and proven. cheers
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#103281 - 08/22/07 04:01 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: atoz]
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"I would think PJ and cottonballs would be better, more versital and durable."
Yeah, but nowhere near as tasty (with apologies to OBG).
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#103283 - 08/22/07 04:17 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: Frank2135]
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Some people will eat anything. My daughter eats them, and I still love her...
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#103343 - 08/23/07 04:14 AM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: OldBaldGuy]
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Maybe I just have an evil turn of mind...
Will wax dipped magnesium coated Cheetos pass through airport security? Are they likely to be confiscated? They are? I wonder what the chances are that one of the TSA agents would eat them? [evil laugh, rubbing hands together...]
"But Officer, I just don't understand. He ATE my firestarter kit? And could you please explain how this was MY fault???"
Sue
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#103399 - 08/23/07 08:38 PM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: Susan]
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"...I just have an evil turn of mind..."
I knew that there was something I liked about you...
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#103409 - 08/24/07 03:02 AM
Re: Wax Dipped Magnesium Coated Cheetos
[Re: OldBaldGuy]
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Now this is my idea of a survival item: they're waterproofed in a durable mylar type bag suitable for use as a drinking cup or to hold a multitude of items, they're high in fat for concentrated energy, and you can use 'em to start a conflagration if need be. It wouldn't surprise me if they even glowed in the dark. BTW, I love those crunchy cheesy little gutbombs.
Edited by sotto (08/24/07 03:03 AM)
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