Captain Dave's Survival Center


Short Survival List

by dmorley@k12.oit.umass.edu (Don Morley)

  • 2 large garbage bags (shelter or rain gear) OR 10'x10' sheet of plastic
  • 100' parachute cord
  • Emergency space blanket
  • Metal cup (for cooking)
  • Jello with sugar (NOT NUTRASWEET)
  • Lighter or waterproof matches
  • 2 stout candles
  • Knife
  • Whistle
  • Compass
  • Flashlight (small)
  • Stocking cap
  • Spare socks (double as mittens)