Because you can't make a decent mini survival pack using a Sucrets box, that's why an Altoids tin.

Make a Survival Kit out of an Altoids Tin (and Two More DIY Life Saving Projects). (Field and Stream)

Now that you can find North we recommend using Eva Marie Saint to find Northwest.

Which way is north? Whether you're lost in the woods or you're trying to install a sundial in your yard, you're bound to want to find true north from time to time, and chances are when the time comes you won't have a compass. What's more, even if you do have a compass, it will point to magnetic north, which, depending on your location in the world, can vary a great deal from true north. So what's an intrepid explorer to do? Read this article to find several different ways to find your way.

How to find true North without a compass. (wikiHow)

Is there gonna be a film on this flight? I hope it's not 'Alive'.

CNET editor James Kim was traveling with his family in the Oregon wilderness when his car broke down, stranding them far from help. Kim eventually set out on foot to look for rescue. Days later authorities found his body. Would you have survived?

1. Could You Survive Being Stranded In Your Vehicle?
2. Pack List: Survival Equipment For Your Car Or Truck
3. The Outdoor Life Essential Survival Kit
4. Essential Skill: Don't Lose Your Head
5. Outdoor Life Guide To Survival Foods
6. Don't Get Lost! Four Tips That Could Save Your Life

Stranded In The Wilderness: The Outdoor Life Guide To Winter Survival. (Outdoor Life)

Baby steps...untie your knots.

Growing up, I wasn't in the scouts so I never really learned most of these. However, my brother and I, in our youth, were extremely gifted at replicating the famed Gordian knot. Ultimately they always required the same solution Alexander took advantage of 2300 years ago to untie them as well. For those of you who want to understand the mechanics of the knots below, allowing you to tie and not be forced to break out a sword to untie the *@&!%# things, you'll appreciate this.

How to tie the 10 most useful knots. (motherearthnews.com)

"Seven reasons to always carry a lighter with you."

While not an avid outdoorsman myself, I'd rather be prepared and be able to save my own life than die because I couldn't figure out what a caveman could and instead spent my final moments cursing Geico's advertising department.

Seven ways to light a fire without a match. (Field and Stream)