The survivor reality series Alone is a television show on History Channel. The episodes feature 10 individuals that attempt to outlast each other for a cash prize. Each male or female is isolated from each other and all human contact. It's rather like watching a trainwreck!
The participants are allowed to chose from a pre-established master gear list. This list is similar to the 10 essentials used for hiking, but a lot more cumbersom for dramatic affect and foriging for food. Taking the minimalist approach would definitely be beneficial to the individual, in my opinion. Carrying a heavy backpack off-trail through the brush, is not fun, I know this to be fact.
The show was shot on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on an indian reservation. The land is inside the Quatsino Territory, making filming and creating this kind of show legal. Lots of rain and weather similar to the Pacific Northwest.
The landscape is similar to the northern parts of the Washington Coast. Inlets and coves much like the rugged Olympic Coast here on the peninsula. However, it would be illegal to shoot this show and hunt off the land inside Olympic National Park, because the area is a protected wilderness area.
Here are items I would use being on the show. I would try and stick to the minimalist approach whenever possible. Sleeping warm and keeping fed is the key to my success in the woods.
Did you know I enjoy hiking alone? Check out my most adventurous solo Olympic Mountain adventure!
Article by Barefoot Jake.
Disclaimer: I was under no obligation to write this article, it is my opinion alone! Article contains ads in the form of affiliate links.
Survival Gear Used on the Show
The participants are allowed to chose from a pre-established master gear list. This list is similar to the 10 essentials used for hiking, but a lot more cumbersom for dramatic affect and foriging for food. Taking the minimalist approach would definitely be beneficial to the individual, in my opinion. Carrying a heavy backpack off-trail through the brush, is not fun, I know this to be fact.
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| Alone in the Olympic Mountains |
Weather and Landscape Similar to the Olympic Peninsula
The show was shot on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on an indian reservation. The land is inside the Quatsino Territory, making filming and creating this kind of show legal. Lots of rain and weather similar to the Pacific Northwest.
The landscape is similar to the northern parts of the Washington Coast. Inlets and coves much like the rugged Olympic Coast here on the peninsula. However, it would be illegal to shoot this show and hunt off the land inside Olympic National Park, because the area is a protected wilderness area.
My 10 Survival Gear Choices
Here are items I would use being on the show. I would try and stick to the minimalist approach whenever possible. Sleeping warm and keeping fed is the key to my success in the woods.
- #1: 12×12 Tarp - used to create shelter and a dry sleeping area in the rainforest.
- #2: 20 meters of 550 Paracord - lashing for shelter and/or hang food away from wildlife.
- #3: Winter Sleeping Bag - it's my pet-peve of staying warm while I sleep.
- #4: Foam Sleeping Pad - very important to use in wet conditons, to stay warm at night.
- #5: 1600ml Pot with Bail Handle - lighweight and perfect for cooking on a campfire.
- #6: Ferro Road with Striker - start a campfire in almost any condition, when used properly.
- #7: Survival Fishing Kit - catching food would be key for mental and physical longevity.
- #8: Small Gauge Gill Net - used to catch fish with the tides.
- #9: 5 lbs of Dried Lentils - emergency rations
- #10: Hunting Knife - used to clean fish and camp chores.
Did you know I enjoy hiking alone? Check out my most adventurous solo Olympic Mountain adventure!
Article by Barefoot Jake.
Disclaimer: I was under no obligation to write this article, it is my opinion alone! Article contains ads in the form of affiliate links.