When ever I see different survival lists, I like to relate them to someones experience.

An example is the "saga" of James Kim from California. Evaluate your list relative to his death and proceed.

If you are fortunate to have some personal experiences, than the list is more than academic.

* Died while searching for the Lost Dutchman Goldmine.

* Died on Mt Hood - any one of many will do.

* Died in your home when the elevator stuck.

* Died in your home during a home invasion.

* Died in your car under an overpass during the 1985 snowstorm in Colorado Springs.

* Died from a pit bull attack.

* Cut off your arm to get out of a rock climbing accident.

* Cut off your arm to get unstuck from the air conditioning duct.

* Died in Differiential Equations 415 Class at Virginia Tech

You get the idea. Pick your adventure. Look up deaths that occured during that activity in history. How is your list? What would have changed the outcome?

I can think of a few things besides the chapstick that don't make the top 50!