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You can't see more than ten metres, it's raining heavily, the mud is slippery and you're panicking. This is survival.
A survival situation is a situation that cannot be prepared for else it wouldn't be survival! Take a minute to ask yourself this question:
What would you want to have to hand if torrential rain swept your tent away, the generators packed, up the gas canisters have exploded and you're lost in the woods having run away from a pack of molestering bears?

Any ideas? I didn't think so. What you need is a list of useful cheap items that will save your life and not break your back when you put them in your rucksack.
If it was me going on an expedition or hiking then I'd pick the following items to go into my backpack in case of emergencies:
* Tin foil.
To save on space you can wrap pretty much anything in tin foil and place in a fire to cook. So there you go, no heavy grates or impractical barbeques!
* Windproof/waterproof matches.
I'd have though this one was obvious; the ability to produce mans most prestigious resource, fire.
* Firelighters.
They save on time and effort trying to find decent kindling; they are also fast to light fires for recovery signals etc.
* 8 inch bowie knife.
Not violent, not Rambo, just practical. To cut wood for fire, to cut wood for shelter, to make progress through thick undergrowth, to gut animals, cut string, the knife has endless possibilities and no one should go outback camping without one.
* Insect repellent.
If you taste nice you'll understand why this is in here!
* Hat.
I'm A) going bald and B) fair haired, so a hat is a must as protection from sunburn, sun stroke, heat exhaustion and also to insulate you.
* Small spade.
This is another don't leave home without it piece of kit. If you're in the woods you need to dig a hole for your waste and make sure it's away from your camp as protection from bears and other wild animals. It's also extremely useful for creating a long lasting semi-permanent shelter or a dirt oven if you're really out in the elements.
* Lucozade or other energy sweets.
To keep your energy levels up.
* Hexi-burner with fuel.
To cook any cans or small items of food on with use of mess tins.
* mess tins.
Drink, eat, wash, and shave hygienically. Use with the hexi-burner for cooking soups or broths.
* A large weight fishing line with hooks.
This is good for snaring small animals and of course fishing with and can also be used for string if you run out.
* String.
For sleeping off the ground, hanging

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