Survival Tablets

I think they are: Magnetic Compass
Gallon Can of Maple Syrup
Sleeping Bag
Bottle of Water Purification Tablets
20ft by 20ft Heavy Canvas
13 Wood Matches
250ft Rope
Working Flashlight
Pair of Snowshoes
Fifth of Bacardi
Shaving Kit w/ Mirror
Alarm Clock
Hand Axe
Innertube of 14 Inch Wheel
Northern Star Navigation (book)

Does anyone know what order they should go in? More importantly, why?

There must be more than one subarctic survival simulation. The following link has several survival simulations which I have used over the years, including a subarctic survival. Since these are copyrighted, I will not give you the exact listing and reasons why. However, they exist. There is even a video you can use. Good luck

2006-09-18 21:13:55 by Joe B

A wilderness survival kit should always include water purification tablets for cleaning drinking water. Get clean, safe drinking water with water ...

My girlfriend did this team building excercise where you had to rate 15 items by their importance for survival in the wilderness of Newfoundand Canada in October. The students then were graded on the difference between their ratings and the ratings of a survival expert. Here are the expert's ratings:
1. waterproof matches
2.hand axe
3. heavy duty canvas
4. sleeping bag
5. gallon maple syrup
6. braided nylon rope
7. snowshoes
8. inner tube
9. shaving kit and mirror
10. flashlight
11.bacardi rum
12.alarm clock
13.compass
14.celestial navigation book
15.water purification tablets
Some of the students disagreed with fire being the number one priority. Any opinions? There were more details about the situation and a map included but it would be too lengthy to include here. I just don't think that you must have fire.
I think I would always put the sleeping bag and tarp first and second. I might even take the axe before the matches. You cannot warm yourself externally. You can only slow down heat loss. Body heat must come from metabolization of calories. Eating and excercising is the only way to make body heat. After that, you just need to insulate yourself and stay dry.
I think that alot of survival training comes from a military standpoint. They are taking defense into account. Build a stronghold, defend it, and wait for support troops.
The fire seems like more of a mental thing and a way to pass time. I guess if I knew there were polar bears around, I might make matches number one, but then there might not be any wood to burn in polar bear habitat, right? Anyone with experience?

I may be cheating here, but I have used this activity a number of times in my career. As I recall, there were two reasons for the fire, one you were stranded in Canada or Norther MN in the middle of winter and second, the smoke could be seen by rescue planes. So, yes I believe fire would be important for getting rescued.

2007-01-25 18:55:04 by paddlesurfelipe

All suggestions welcome, have a few ideas such as 'Romantic vouchers' head ache tablets etc etc....

Romantic four poster bed!

Helpful but un-interfering in-laws.

Weekly restaurant/theatre reservations.

Aspirin.

Cute/romantic rituals/gestures!

Money. (Economical pressure cracks many couples)

Annual boarding-passes to somewhere scenic/panoramic to escape from lifes pressures and spend quality time together.

Recipe book.

A best-selling 'How To' guide for successful marriages.

Unpredictable and unselfish sex
(2/3x a week at least) - and reliable contraception.

Shelf full of movies.

Massage oil/scented candles!

Kisses and cuddles.

CD's of the best love songs (
From Boyz 2 Men, Lionel Richie etc).

Two bathrooms. (His and Her's)

A 'Please put the toilet seat DOWN after use' sign :)

2009-07-10 10:58:27 by YUM MUM

Price: $5.95

Iodine tablets designed to make contaminated water suitable for drinking
Intended for short-term or limited emergency use only
Ideal for campers, travelers, hikers, militaries, and emergency organizations

I was feeling groggy and irrational. I took a handful of ibuprofen pills and ate them quickly. In the end, I consumed fifteen total. Am I going to die? If I do nothing about it, what are my chances of survival? Help me! I don't want to die!

10mins ago when you asked the same question it was 11,, so what is it 11 or 15???? Maybe this is a better site for you than poison control

http://health.discovery.com/centers/ment al/mental.html

2008-09-25 16:03:38 by JFC

it has a wire saw,snare wire,flint striker, purification tablets,matches etc..
i meant in my check in.. im not the next saddam husain or anything its just a survival tin i bought at a camping shop

Only in your check in, and then I would site reasons why you are carrying that stuff. You CANNOT carry it on the plane.

2009-06-29 07:24:51 by Will L