About this Video

• Video Title: 7 Days Solo Survival on Shipwreck Island | No Food, Water, or Shelter
• Channel: Xander Budnick
• Speakers: Xander Budnick, Local Fisherman, Harmon (guide)
• Duration: 00:50:41

Introduction

This video documents Xander Budnick's 7-day solo survival challenge on a remote, deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. He attempts to survive with no food, water, shelter, or fire starter, relying solely on his skills and limited tools to find resources and overcome the island's challenges.

Key Takeaways

• Finding Fresh Water: Xander locates a stagnant pool of fresh water, a crucial early success.
• Shelter Construction: He builds a makeshift shelter using natural materials, protecting himself from rain and insects.
• Resourcefulness: Xander utilizes found plastic bottles for water storage and demonstrates resourcefulness by making a fire using a fire saw and collecting rainwater.
• Fishing and Foraging: He successfully catches fish using a spear gun and hand line, and sets traps for crabs and potentially pigs.
• Island Encounters: He encounters various wildlife, including pigs, hermit crabs, and mentions the possibility of coconut crabs. The video also includes a story about a possible connection between a shipwreck on the island and Amelia Earhart. He encounters and interacts positively with local fishermen who help him catch lobster.