Some people have survived so there are people. Therefore I am unclear on how this list will help.
tea light candles (hey, another use!)
I could probably add a couple of tea light candles to the custom survival kit. Still, I don't see how that would help.
strong malt liquor (who knows whom you'd be assigned to?)
Alcohol is able to be made in this setting.
knife (for prying open oysters)
My player-character has an RSK Mk1.
scented oil (1 part kerosene, 1 part bleach, and 2 parts sage oil)
Why specifically scented oil?
I'd also add a compass to it for good measure, but that's just my personal preference.
There is one in my player-character's PSP.
Jeanette Isabelle