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| This rucksack contains everything needed to survive in the jungle. |
There are actually only a few essential items, the most critical being a machete. |
Also a lighter--even survival experts find it difficult to make fire in the jungle. |
A rain poncho and hammock are great to have and easily contained in a rucksack. |
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| Most sources of water can be made drinkable. |
A few drops of Iodine or digging a hole near the water source to act as a filter. |
Employ a sample and wait test at measured intervals to check for safe fruit/nuts to eat. |
Grubs are a good source of protein and are often found in nuts. |
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| A hammock covered by rain poncho and mosquito netting is all that's needed for sleep. |
Have a fire whenever possible, using shavings and tinder to start, working slowly. |
Cook and eat as much as you can, taking what's left with you. |
Carve a sharp stick and keep it handy for fending off predators, especially at night. |
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| Take boots off regularly to air your feet out as prevention against infection. |
Do not wear socks in the jungle! |
It's possible to survive in the jungle with only a machete. |
With no hammock, a bed can be constructed in a swamp bed, making an A-frame. |
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| As Callie would attest, it is essential to make a shelter off the ground and away from ants! |
Learn to recognize plants with medicinal value. |
And those that work as repellants against insects, especially mosquitoes. |
Some provide natural toxins that will kill fish for easy procurement. |
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| Large trees can also provide the base for good shelter. |
Dead reckoning using landscape objects will prevent a circuitous course. |
Callie did remember Jake telling Falcone and Niles to always look for a river. |
Pack signaling devices, such as flares, but anything that draws attention is good. |
