I’d need waterproof matches, no, a flint will last longer, needle and thread, and a really long and good book. That’s three of ten things. Needle and thread count as one, right? Wait, needle, thread, and scissors count as one—I need the scissors to cut. And I need a decent sized knife that can also serve as a machete without being too big.

A few plastic containers should help, and a water filter. That’s six things so far. I want a tent too; that’s seven things. Eight is a fishing kit, nine is rope. One thing remains. Of course! A sleeping bag.

I need more. Like aspirin and a first aid kit. Can that be one thing? Can I bundle other things, like sleeping bag and tent as a single shelter item?

What will I have waiting for me? Is shelter already covered?

Oh, no! I need a mosquito net and bug spray!