You are riding on a bush plane going to a campground in Canada. When suddenly the pilot radios that there having some technical difficulty. A couple minutes after tell you to brace yourself. When you wake up your in the middle of a forest all alone. You were the only survivor in the crash. You go to the back of the plane to see if there are any supplies or a phone. The pilot’s radio was damaged during the crash. You go into your suitcase and look for supplies. Now here is my list of 10 household items that could save your life in the wild.

1. Battery

   Cross the battery with a wire to generate a spark to start a fire.

2. Paper Clip

   When magnetized, can be used as a compass.

3. Wristwatch

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   Determine direction by pointing the hour hand at the sum and forming and imaginary line through the center of the “wedge” created between the hour hand and the 12 o’ clock; that will be your north south line

4. Sock

   Can filter water.

5. Shoelace

   Bind sticks and other items together to create shelters.

6. Tampon

   Can be used as tinder once broken up into fuzz.

7. Lipstick

   Can be used to write SOS messages on top of rocks.

8. Bra

   Can also filter water.

9. Credit Card

   If sharpened can be used to cut things or be a reflective hologram, to signal for help.

10. Make-Up Mirror

    Reflects the sun to signal to airplanes.