Pick something else besides the will to survive. After the will to survive I think fire making is the most imortant, why? well: Fire can keep you warm Fire can be used to purify water and cook food Fire can boost morale Fire can be used to signal rescuers Fire can be used to scare away dangerous animals Sorry about the grammar error.
Shelter. You can have fire all you want, but exposure can kill you quickly, and fire cannot withstand heavy rain, snow, or wind.

Buy North Face at Moosejaw.com!

Technorati Tags: 3 season tents, Backpacking, Camping, fire building, Hiking, outdoor skills, survival skills