# Castaway! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 13, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205 "2008-05-13T20:56:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2008, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/41 "2008-05-14T22:13:40Z")
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**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2008, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/42 "2008-05-14T22:15:35Z")
What if you’re assembling the electronics on the plane, you know, as a hobby? ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2008, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/43 "2008-05-14T22:45:22Z")
[QUOTE=Shagnasty] Why yes, a [Real Doll](http://www.realdoll.com/) (Not Safe For Work) as long as the suitcase is large enough. It would be like a perpetually comatose Mariane. I recommend a very large duffel bag. If I was allowed two large duffel bags, I would probably volunteer for this situation. There are thousands of Caribbean islands that are beautiful and uninhabited. People visit them from time to time but you could shack up in a glorious sense. [/QUOTE] Well, they’re cheaper than my ex-wife and a hell of a lot better looking. You might be onto something and no pun intended. ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2008, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/44 "2008-05-14T23:08:29Z")
Two shotguns, a 12 and a 20 gauge. A 22 caliber rifle A hand gun Ammunition for all the above A spear gun and an assortment of spears A machete A hatchet An axe A Crocodile Dundee knife A good whetstone for sharpening the above A still to convert salt water into fresh A fire starter kit Pepper; I could come up with salt Twine, clothesline cord, a few bungee cords A shelter half Antibiotic ointment Stainless steel cookware; a frying pan and a pot/ lids for both A magnifying glass or other lens for when the fire starter kit stops working Spare eyeglasses A good waterproof floating floppy hat lightweight rain gear A waterproof satellite enabled cell phone with plenty of spare batteries. A couple of sets of good work clothes Soap A straight razor Pain pills for my migraines Plenty of pencils, ball point pens and a lot of paper fishing line and a good supply of hooks Lots of bug repellent Lots of sun screen A compass A large boat ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/45 "2008-05-15T02:33:13Z")
[QUOTE=LouisB] …A large boat [/QUOTE] Funny-- but what about this angle: One (1) inflatable raft Fishing line and hooks Multi-tool One two-piece oar, broken down One large water bladder Sunscreen One compass Tarp I think you could fit all that in a suitcase, and maybe even a few more small but useful items ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/46 "2008-05-15T03:57:39Z")
[QUOTE=spoke-] One (1) inflatable raft Fishing line and hooks Multi-tool One two-piece oar, broken down One large water bladder Sunscreen One compass Tarp [/QUOTE] Beat me to it. I came to post “One inflatable raft”. But since I didn’t see anyone else mention it; > [@](#): > > lightning bolt that hits your **plane** and causes you to be **ship** wrecked So which is it? ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/47 "2008-05-15T05:17:42Z")
Besides what othershave mentioned: 1. An assault rifle – if it isn’t uninhabited, it soon will be. 2. A HUGE amount of, er, I guess Vaseline Intensive Care would do the job. 3. An Etch a Sketch 4. Is a slave an acceptable answer, given a large enough piece of luggage? 5. Dope with lots of seeds. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/48 "2008-05-15T09:09:39Z")
I’d fill it up with Legos and caulk! Imagine the hours of fun. I’d also have the most kick-ass shelter. That’s all I need. Legos and caulk. ---
**Author:** ![chicken\_wire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@chicken\_wire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chicken_wire)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/49 "2008-05-15T09:19:09Z")
[QUOTE=cmyk] I’d fill it up with Legos and caulk! Imagine the hours of fun. I’d also have the most kick-ass shelter. [/QUOTE] Shelter be damned! Make a kick-arse boat. A suitcase full of boat building glue and expanding foam! ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/50 "2008-05-15T15:35:55Z")
[QUOTE=chicken wire?] Shelter be damned! Make a kick-arse boat. [/QUOTE] I thought about that, but then you’d run out of Legos before you got to the oars (I’ve done the calculations). And, what would look sillier than a Lego™ boat, with oars made from native bamboo and coconuts? I wouldn’t be caught dead. ---
**Author:** ![Tool\_of\_the\_Conspiracy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@Tool\_of\_the\_Conspiracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tool_of_the_Conspiracy)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/51 "2008-05-15T20:09:47Z")
Not mentioned yet: Vise-Grips Duct tape Bacon Salt ---
**Author:** ![Lemur866](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lemur866/32/434_2.png) [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/52 "2008-05-15T21:21:42Z")
[QUOTE=LouisB] Two shotguns, a 12 and a 20 gauge. A 22 caliber rifle A hand gun Ammunition for all the above A spear gun and an assortment of spears A machete A hatchet An axe… [/QUOTE] Wow, you’re going to fit three long guns, a spear gun, and an axe in your suitcase? ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2008, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/53 "2008-05-15T21:35:52Z")
How much porn fits in the suitcase? That much. Um, and some vikodins. ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2008, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/54 "2008-05-16T08:02:56Z")
[QUOTE=spoke-] Funny-- but what about this angle: One (1) inflatable raft Fishing line and hooks Multi-tool One two-piece oar, broken down One large water bladder Sunscreen One compass Tarp I think you could fit all that in a suitcase, and maybe even a few more small but useful items [/QUOTE] Yes, that will work especially since I neglected to include an engine and fuel for the large boat. ---
**Author:** ![chowder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205/55 "2008-05-16T15:41:18Z")
[QUOTE=LouisB] Two shotguns, a 12 and a 20 gauge. A 22 caliber rifle A hand gun Ammunition for all the above A spear gun and an assortment of spears A machete A hatchet An axe A Crocodile Dundee knife A good whetstone for sharpening the above A still to convert salt water into fresh A fire starter kit Pepper; I could come up with salt Twine, clothesline cord, a few bungee cords A shelter half Antibiotic ointment Stainless steel cookware; a frying pan and a pot/ lids for both A magnifying glass or other lens for when the fire starter kit stops working Spare eyeglasses A good waterproof floating floppy hat lightweight rain gear A waterproof satellite enabled cell phone with plenty of spare batteries. A couple of sets of good work clothes Soap A straight razor Pain pills for my migraines Plenty of pencils, ball point pens and a lot of paper fishing line and a good supply of hooks Lots of bug repellent Lots of sun screen A compass A large boat [/QUOTE] You forgot the kitchen sink and a nice double bed complete with nubile young wench (or two) Oh and no electronics as per the OP, otherwise I guess you’re good to go assuming you can lift the bloody “regular” sized case [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castaway/449205.md?page=2)