Not everyone can carry a survival kit with them at all times. That's understandable. Things happen. So when you do find yourself in a survival situation the most important skill you can have is being able to utilize any and all supplies you have in order to get through the day until you can get yourself rescued or get yourself out of that situation.

So what if all you have is a battery and a pack of gum? It turns out, that's all you may need. These are very common items that many people will have on them in some form or another at all times. It's what you can do with them that's going to keep you comfortable and get you noticed and rescued.

To learn how to start a cooking or signal fire with nothing but a battery and a gum wrapper, check out the video on the next page.

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