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Twiggyish

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 07:35 am Click here to edit this post

I was thinking which item would be good to bring.
It seems matches are a good choice. What do you all think? What would you bring?

Aja

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 09:10 am Click here to edit this post

I'm guessing that they aren't allowed to have a list of things, matches/lighter (my choice), swiss army knife/leatherman tool, blowgun, etc.
In the last show, the one player chose his glasses as his luxury item and they made fire with them.. Why they could'nt get a fire going with glasses this time is a mystery..
If I could'nt have a lighter, or a guide book on Aussie outback survival(lol), I would choose...
A spool of fishing line.
There's nothing you can't do with fishing line, it's almost as usefull as duct tape!

Soeur

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 09:25 am Click here to edit this post

Also, someone (brighter than me) in another thread here said they should have practiced making fire beforehand since they knew where they were headed! duh!

Twiggyish

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 09:40 am Click here to edit this post

Good point Soeur!
Aja..let me think then.. not matches. I think bringing the flag was a good idea for coverage.
The fishing line is an excellent idea.

Fruitbat

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 10:58 am Click here to edit this post

Debb had a mirror. That would have been perfect. However it was cloudy when they tried to make it. Remember when they got to the site they jumped in the water then became very cold because they were wet and there was no sun to dry their clothes.

I would bring either duct tape, coil of small strong rope like clothes line, Tabou (game), or a mirror.

Lancecrossfire

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 11:07 am Click here to edit this post

I agree with Bat about the tape or rope--if rope I'd go for a bit bigger rope though. More uses, and could include clothes line. Good thinking Bat.

Scribe

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 12:19 pm Click here to edit this post

Souer: Not sure yet of the names/faces think it was Kimmmmmeeee said about Deb when Deb was instructing her team on how to make a Fire and quoting her Survivalist Book she read before coming to the outback... "I'd have had more faith in her instructions if she hadn't said "I read..." but said "I made fire..." Odd no one decided to Make Fire before going to the Outback.

I didn't think SurI could be beat but this looks Good...and actually I really liked the use of the Surv I folks as talking heads..

Egbok77

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 08:46 pm Click here to edit this post

I wonder what constraints they had in picking their luxury item. Obviously, they couldn't bring waterproof matches, so what else was not allowed?

As for me, it's a toss up between eyeliner and lipstick.

Aja

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 09:46 pm Click here to edit this post

Ooohh, good point! What if fishing line was a no-no?
How 'bout dental floss?!

Resortgirl

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 08:04 am Click here to edit this post

I would be selfish and bring my feather pillow. In a way though it would benefit the whole camp because if I don't get my 8 hours of sleep a night I can be a real #itch... So I would be much more productive and pleasant if I brought my pillow!

Kitt

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 09:54 am Click here to edit this post

I wondered if they'd been told they couldn't practise making fire before the show, it seems unlikely none of them would have tried it otherwise, they can't be that stupid (can they?)!

By the way (feeling pennickity today, although I don't know how to spell it ;-)) the mirror wouldn't have worked to make the fire, the light has to be focused to a point so that all the energy goes into one small spot to create the heat. The sun also has to be strong, even for a lens, so if they tried it with their glasses they probably wouldn't have got anywhere as it was such a cloudy day.

Dilligaf

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 10:25 am Click here to edit this post

OK, words from the gross....but I would bring a box of tampons.

Norwican

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 10:32 am Click here to edit this post

Yep, I'm absolutely with you on that one Dilligaf!

Leap

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 10:39 am Click here to edit this post

Again, from US - when they carry all that stuff from the plane to their camping spot, their bundles contain:

1 compound pressure bandage
antiseptic cream
4 sewing needles
12 condoms
58 tampons (29 regular, 29 super)
1 insect-bite spray
2 bottles sunscreen
2 bottles water purifier
a few cooking utensils
a bunch of canned food and rice (too long to name everything)
1 hatchet
1 small folding shovel
1 cane knife
2 canvas sheets
1 compass
4 blankets
2 lanterns
1 fish trap
1 empty fuel container
1 empty map holder
1 ammo box (to hold first aid items)
and some more stuff not listed, including water.

I know that they all complained about being hungry, but they could have had some of their canned food, even if it wasn't hot. Maybe they didn't show them eating so we think they are starving already?

Ducky

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 10:59 am Click here to edit this post

Which reminds me Dillgaff,
I don't know about all of you but I would have to take the biggest Hershery Chocolate Bar there is. For when I get the craving for chocolate

Cinnamongirl

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 11:02 am Click here to edit this post

I saw that too Leap.. and since it doesn't say toilet paper, Thats what my luxury item would be. Soap,deodorant and shampoo would also be nice, or are they allowed that anyways? What exactly can they bring? Anyone know?

Leap

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 11:17 am Click here to edit this post

I have no idea what they can bring. Yes, soap would be nice. However, I think I would bring lotion. I have very dry skin and don't think I could go a month without it.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 11:45 am Click here to edit this post

I'd have to consider a toothbrush, liquid body wash that could double as shampoo, toilet paper!

Not sure how restricted they are on clothing but
a down vest could be useful when it is cold or as
a pillow.

I read somewhere that they are given vitamins..
Survivor doesn't mind if they lose lots of weight but didn't want them to get scurvy or something.

I'm quite sure that matches/lighter wouldn't be
allowed since fire is such a basic issue and the object of challenges..

Lynn -- looking forward to Thursday!!!

Jinkies

Friday, February 09, 2001 - 03:56 pm Click here to edit this post

I'm glad I found this thread! I came here to ask about what things they could, or could not bring with them.
Thanks Leap for the list. Is there a website somewhere that has a complete list of those items, plus the items they are allowed to bring with them?
I know that some (all?) have hats, and gloves.
Those are not concidered luxury items. They most all have swim suits, shoes, socks, and sunglasses.

Now, as for soap.

I don't want to be gross, but they must have some soap of some kind! I mean, I wouldn't want someone preparing my food after taking care of their personal hygiene, if you know what I mean.