We’ve all thought about what essentials we’d pack if we knew we’d be stranded on a deserted island. But what would actually keep us safe — and sane — while living alone in paradise?
A big knife is first on our list of essentials to have on a deserted island. Not only could it be used for protection, but also for hunting.
Fish are a very healthy protein choice, and having a net will ensure that catching them is easier.
Who wants to spend hours trying to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together? To make sure you’ll always have a blazing campfire to relax next to, bring a giant box of matches to our deserted tropical paradise.
Most deserted islands are filled with trees, and a hammock would provide a comfortable place to sleep those lonely nights away. It would also be above the ground and away from any nocturnal critters.
If you have ever spent any time in the tropics, you know how necessary it is to have bug spray — a no-brainer for a list of deserted-island essentials.
There’s nothing worse than being stranded on a deserted island — except for being stranded on a deserted island with a terrible sunburn. Sunscreen is one item that should not be left out of your deserted-island packing list.
So you can row, row, row your boat, merrily to freedom — or to catch a beautiful view from the other side of the island.
Not just any flashlight, but one that runs when you wind it up, so you don’t need batteries.
It doesn’t have to be fancy, and it doesn’t have to be expensive, but a spear would make life on a desolate island so much easier. This item would also come in handy for spear-fishing during a future island vacation in the Maldives.
A satellite phone is a cellphone that can be used anywhere in the world (including a deserted island) as long as there is a clear line from the antenna to the sky. The cost may be pricey — around $1,500 for the phone plus a $30-50 monthly fee. But if it affords you a better fate than Gilligan and his friends, then it’s definitely money well spent.
