See I originally thought things like flare gun, water etc.. but it doesn't say it includes the flares, cartridges, bullets which are normally sold separately.. So went with tent, rod, knife, pot and weed.. I choose the tent over the tarp because a tent should include a tarp ('as usually included').. and you should get pegs and rope with the tent... yes i should be able to make rope but that depends on the vegetation on the island.. i choose weed because if i'm alone on a island for an extended time i'll need something to replace the internet.. the knife pictured i hope is a photographical representation i hope because it would last 2 minutes in a survival situation.. [www.amazon.com] is what i'd be taking..