You have just survived the crash of a small plane. Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash. It is mid-January , and you are in Northern Canada. The daily temperature is 25 below zero, and the night time temperature is 40 below zero. There is snow on the ground, and the countryside is wooded with with several creeks criss-crossing the area. The nearest town is 20 miles away. You are dressed in city clothes appropriate for a business meeting. You managed to salvage the following items:
- A ball of steel wool
- A small ax
- A loaded .45-caliber pistol
- Can of Crisco shortening
- Newspapers (one per person)
- Cigarette lighter (without fluid)
- Extra shirt and pants for each survivor
- 20 x 20 ft. piece of heavy-duty canvas
- A sectional air map made of plastic
- One quart of 100-proof whiskey
- A compass
- chocolate bars
What are the 6 most important items?
- Cigarette lighter (without fluid) – spark
- Ball of steel wool – tinder
- Extra shirt and pants – warmth
- Can of Crisco shortening – boiling water(can), warmth, etc.
- 20 x 20 foot piece of canvas – shelter
- Small ax – cutting/chopping stuff
