What 3 things would you take with you to an uninhabited island

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i used to play this game when i was 6, and on high school, and even now... so i am sure everybody has an answer for it...

Little info: small island....blue ocean, palmtrees, and all the other tropical stuff....

please tell what you will bring, and why...

i would bring:

  • a radio.. * one i can wind up... would be boring not listening to anything*
  • a photo of my wife.. * i cant live without her...

  • box of beer.. * u got to have fun alone... *

so what 3 things would you bring to an uninhibited Island? 🙂
 
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What three things would you bring to an uninhibited island?
 
mikecash said:
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What three things would you bring to an uninhibited island?
☝...............:?
 
Good question Dave. Uninhabited island where it's uninhibited, with only what you need sounds pretty good.

I would bring,
1. a knife
2. fishing line & hooks
3. a saw

I know they are boring choices...
 
haha.. what about a SWISS knife???
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not boring, useful they are!!
 
for me
1. A big sign saying "Bugger off! I WANT to be alone"
2. A lifetimes worth of chocolate
3. A very sharp knife or axe

For an uninhibited island
Condoms
 
Tough One !!

Solar powered laptop with sat. hook-up so I could still get on the Forum.


Long black haired beautiful oversexed young lady who loves older men.


L.L. Beans credit card so I could order everything I need Fed-Exed to my island.




Frank

😊

PS Actually I wouldn't leave my cats home alone!
 
Frank D. White said:
Solar powered laptop with sat. hook-up so I could still get on the Forum.


Long black haired beautiful oversexed young lady who loves older men.


L.L. Beans credit card so I could order everything I need Fed-Exed to my island.

hahaha... how about condoms 🙂 , you should order a couple of nany's by fed-ex then
 
Nahh !

Dutch Baka said:
hahaha... how about condoms 🙂 , you should order a couple of nany's by fed-ex then

At my age , only dust & smoke come out !

Frank

:p
 
I'd take three people with me.

If we're not allowed people, then I'd take: my guitar (have to be the acoustic as I guess a generator wouldn't be included on the island!), my Swiss Army knife (a must! and it has a sharp saw on it too!), and a huge crate of tinned food (the opener is on the knife!) so that I wouldn't starve before I'd learned to hunt and fish. :p
 
Dutch Baka said:
What 3 things would you take with you to an uninhibited island

Does that mean an island where the native (female) islanders are uninhibited ? :p

Alright, enough with the jokes. You didn't mention whether there were electrical facilities on the uninhabited island (could be a geological or military strategic base). You also didn't mention whether it was volcanic or not, what kind of animals lived there (any life-threatening ones ? any edible ones ?), and whether there was potable water (any springs ? or just the sea ?). How long are we staying on the island ? Just one day or for the rest of our life ? Is the island far away from everything or is it just off the coast of a inhabited (and well developed) area. I mean, there are many tiny uninhabited islands along the coast of Thailand, or in places like the Maldives. But you could reach easily (even swim to) an inhabited place.

If there is no potable water, then I'd take a water distiller to make drinkable water from sea water.

If there are poisonous snakes, spiders, etc. I'd take something to kill them (can we have a gun ? or does that depend on our country's regulation ? or even the country to which island belongs ?). If it's a small island, there probably won't be big predators.

I'd take a survival knife/kit if we have to stay there for a while.

It's good to have entertainment tools, but if you die of thirst, hunger, etc. that won't be very useful.

If there is no danger, and we only stay a day, then just a bottle of water, a camera and maybe good walking shoes (is it rocky or flat ?).

If it's for an extended period but we can get provisions easily from the mainland/next island, then I'd take a laptop or PDA (equipped with satelite connection ?) with solar recharger (is that one of two items ?), or without recharger if electricity is aleady available (and easily utilizable) on the island. Then, some money to buy provisions and pay for the ferry (if there is one). A digital camera is a good idea too.

Question : does a wallet or a bag count as just one item, or does it depend what we have inside ? Do the clothes, hat, sunglasse, shoes, etc. we wear count as items too ?


NB : When we played that game at school, I used to make other people angry by saying things like that because I "spoilt" the game or "thought too much". I am only playing in function of the rules and data given. I also don't see the point to assume things that may not be true, or even assume that such a situation would never happen (I have been to several uninhabited islands, although well connected by ferry).
 
1. A wooden hut to have somewhere to go durring the rain storms.

2. My girlfriend for some sexy beach fun or my best mate just for mucknig about and having someone to talk to.

3. A big luxurious yatch anchored offshore, with all the modern perks that one expects from a big expensive leisure boat, so i can go somewhere when im bored of nature, and i can go home when im fussed. :p
 
CC1 said:
:p Goodness...just answer the damn question without breaking it down!

Awww... I understand where Maciamo is coming from... similar thoughts were going through my mind, but I resisted actually posting them and thought instead 'it's meant to be a fun question!'. 😌

Mainly, though, I think, is there drinkable water on the island, because if not, I'd want to take first and foremost some distillation apparatus, otherwise I'd be dead within quite a short time.

Also a big consideration is whether there is an electricity supply, because if so, I think many people would want to take their wireless internet connection in order to stay in touch - and possibly get rescued! :p
 
Kinsao said:
Awww... I understand where Maciamo is coming from... similar thoughts were going through my mind, but I resisted actually posting them and thought instead 'it's meant to be a fun question!'. 😌

Mainly, though, I think, is there drinkable water on the island, because if not, I'd want to take first and foremost some distillation apparatus, otherwise I'd be dead within quite a short time.

Also a big consideration is whether there is an electricity supply, because if so, I think many people would want to take their wireless internet connection in order to stay in touch - and possibly get rescued! :p


I understand what you are saying, but even without a drinkable water source, you could procure enough water for drinking to keep you alive...as for an electricity source? I think not...it is uninhabited...

Try thinking in simple terms...what 3 things would you most want to have? If you want electricity, then you probably need a generator, then you need a fuel source, (that is two of your choices gone), then you would need spare parts and tools to keep it running! That would be four choices!

Here is what I would want:

1. My Leatherman (similar to a swiss army knife, but sometimes more effective)

2. Fishing line

3. A shovel

I could do most anything I need with those three items. Hell, I could even make a still to make my own alcohol for drinking! :gulp:
 
CC1 said:
even without a drinkable water source, you could procure enough water for drinking to keep you alive...

That was where I had doubts... I don't know if my water purification skills would be very good... :unsure:

Yeah - I didn't think there would be electricity either. :(

You're lucky to have a Leatherman! I want one, but they're quite expensive (other than the minis).

People would definitely be my first choice, because I'm quite resourceful and practical at making things, and if the island was uninhabited... I think I would go insane with loneliness before I had built my boat. :(

Well, ok then, 2 people and a Swiss Army Knife! :p
 
Dutch, have you been watching Lost?

Frank D. White said:
Long black haired beautiful oversexed young lady who loves older men.
That would be me then - I'm game if you are Frank! 😊
I'd bring:
  • lip balm
  • hairbrush
  • shampoo
boring I know, but I like my necessities (plus I'll need soft lips and clean hair for Frank)!
 
Ok, well, I would ensure that I am wearing fish net stockings... so that takes care of the fishing problem, without using up one of my precious items... also I would be wearing hook earrings, so I can fish with them too.

Now here are my items:
My trusty swiss army knife that has been a lifesaver before
A tent with solar panelling on the outside
A water distiller
 
CC1 said:
:p Goodness...just answer the damn question without breaking it down!

Aw... but it's fun being the grammar police and spelling patrol!

I'd bring:

-A stealth aircraft with an unlimited supply of fuel- not only will I be able to travel to and from my island, but I'll also have the added feature of going anywhere without being seen

-a build-a-Jetsonian-home machine that becomes an all-purpose robot upon completion of said Jetsonian home (hey, it'd be dumb to have just a one-use item on an island, right?!). The robot will serve as a financial manager (I'll need more money later on for power), an arms manufacturer (when I make my island into a thriving utopian nation, they'll need protection, you see), an ambassador (who'll end up scaring the crap out of all the other nations and making them give me everything I want;)), a computer game system, and the cutest little pet you'll ever see!

-a materia of Shiva summon - 😊


What? I'm practical!
 
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CC1 said:
:p Goodness...just answer the damn question without breaking it down!

NE... its just about an island, were you are alone.. (mm i feel good about my english now :(

the rest you can imagine for yourself..
 
Swiss Army knife. Never leave home without it.
1 emergency kit complete with medical and other surival stuff.
1 large pack of water proof matches. Light enough fires somebody's bound to find u. Unless you don't WANT to be found.
 
I don't want to be found, that's why I have the big "Bog off" sign.
 
CC1 said:
1. My Leatherman (similar to a swiss army knife, but sometimes more effective)
I agree with you. I've gotten a sideclip model, but I thought it would be cheating because that little thing is packed with what you need.
 
1) 5 million litres of single malt whisky
2) girlfriend
3) gun
 
Index said:
1) 5 million litres of single malt whisky
2) girlfriend
3) gun


hahaha.. the gun, does it have 1, or 2 bullits..

😊
 
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