Pick something else besides the will to survive.
After the will to survive I think fire making is the most imortant, why? well:
Fire can keep you warm
Fire can be used to purify water and cook food
Fire can boost morale
Fire can be used to signal rescuers
Fire can be used to scare away dangerous animals
2006-09-10 06:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by Big Boss the Philosopher 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Sorry about the grammar error.
2006-09-10 06:46:54 · update #1
Shelter.
You can have fire all you want, but exposure can kill you quickly, and fire cannot withstand heavy rain, snow, or wind.
2006-09-10 06:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had to change this because I misread your question. Firemaking is definitely a top survival skill. So are the ability to locate water and the ability to make simple tools, such as a spear, but knowing how to start a fire is hard to beat.
JMB
2006-09-10 06:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by levyrat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems you answered your own question.
I think its the ability to make or find water. Guess it depends on the situation. It you are lost in the woods, perhaps fire would be more important to keep you warm , and predators away.
If you are in a liferaft out in the ocean, fire isn't going to help you much.
2006-09-10 06:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by frith25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
finding secure water is devoid of question the main severe survival ability. guy and maximum different animals can proceed to exist for an prolonged time devoid of foodstuff, yet water is important for even short term survival.
2016-12-15 05:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire is a good one but so is hunting. If you can build a fire and not hunt you are warm and hungry.
2006-09-10 06:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by spider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping your head and your wits about you. And keeping hydrated, warm, and DRY!
2006-09-10 06:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋