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knife, so I could cut branches for a shelter and firewood and to fillet fish. Also, to create a spear or arrows for hunting and self-defense. It was hard choosing between the knife and the saw. The saw would be easier to use for cutting down branches and firewood, but I can't help thinking the knife would last longer and I could also sharpen it on rocks. The gun will run out of ammo and then what am I gonna use it for?
It looks like the
flare gun comes with six flares. I would bank on using four of the flares to start fires. I don't think I'd have much luck trying to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together, so it would be helpful having a tool that starts fires, and I'd try to save the last two flares to signal nearby ships for help if, by divine providence, there were any.


Matches would quickly run out, and I couldn't shoot one to signal a passing ship. Of course, once I started the fire, I'd have to keep it going, even in the rain. Wish me luck with that.
A pretty hefty
cast iron pot would be a pain to move around, but it can do so much for survival. The main use would be to boil any freshwater I can find on the island. I would cook with it and use it as a container if I had to. No telling if I'd ever get off the island, and I figured the water purifier would poop out, eventually. I'd really like the other pot, but in this case, the cast iron one is more practical.
I can use
rope to tie a shelter together, build traps, and drag heavy branches. Also, the rope is multi-stranded. I can take some rope apart to make threads or fishing lines. Then I don't need the fishing rod, which will get clogged with sand quickly and stop working. Make a hook out of a shell or barbed bush limb, and I'd have a reasonable fishing rig.
I'm good for a stroll on the beach but not too good at wilderness survival. If it's a small island, there won't be a lot of resources. Bottom line, I'm gonna die. I'd be lucky to last two weeks. So, never mind the above, instead I'd opt for
toilet paper, so I'd have something to smoke the
weed in and
matches to light it, and
insect repellent so at least they won't eat me while I'm still alive.
Bella