On the great survival fitness debate, never underestimate the value of fat. MustardMan already pointed out its insulating qualities, but it’s also the perfect food. Watch Survivorman and you’ll see that he starts each survival week with a modest roll. That’s not because he isn’t fit, it’s because he isn’t stupid. Like Survivorman, why not start off ahead of the game by bringing some supplies in a handy pre-attached fanny pack? Washboard abs aren’t necessarily what you need going into a survival situation, washboard abs are what you get from being a survival situation.

If you have any doubts about the level of fitness needed to whack stuff with a Waki, watch the video again, paying careful attention to the survival food packs carried by the participants.