Examples of resources that can be improvised

1. Water bottle as a rolling pin
2. Fork as a whisk
3. Plastic bag as a piping bag
4. Aluminum foil as a baking sheet
5. Clothes hanger as a chip clip
6. Rubber band as a hair tie
7. Toothbrush as a cleaning tool
8. Paper clip as a zipper pull
9. Plastic container as a plant pot
10. Old t-shirt as a cleaning rag

Shelter:

- Tarps or plastic sheeting
- Fallen branches or logs
- Abandoned buildings or structures
- Cardboard boxes or shipping containers

Fire:

- Flint and steel
- Lighters or matches
- Burning glass
- Sticks and rubbing materials (e.g., bow drill)

Water:

- Natural water sources (e.g., rivers, lakes, springs)
- Rainwater collection systems
- Condensation from plants or surfaces
- Water purification tablets or filters

Food:

- Foraging for wild plants and berries
- Fishing or hunting
- Trapping or snaring game
- Emergency food rations or MREs

Tools:

- Knife or sharp object
- Axe or hatchet
- Rope or twine
- Can opener or multi-tool
- First aid kit

Communication:

- Whistle or signal device
- Mirror or sunlight reflectors
- Cell phone or radio (if available)
- Flags for signaling

Navigation:

- Compass or map (if available)
- Stars or celestial bodies
- Landmarks and terrain features
- GPS device (if available)

Medicine:

- Herbs and plants with medicinal properties
- Basic antiseptic and pain relievers
- Antihistamines or other allergy medications (if necessary)
- Emergency medical supplies (if available)

Hygiene:

- Soap or natural cleansers
- Toilet paper or leaves
- Hand sanitizer
- Toothbrush and toothpaste

Other:

- Flashlight or headlamp
- Batteries
- Shelter or sleeping bag
- Cooking utensils
- Sewing supplies
- Duct tape or other adhesive
- Personal identification documents (if possible)