Last Updated on 17/06/2023
In this article, we compare each contestant’s Alone season 10 gear list and share our thoughts on the items they chose to take. All this information has been taken from the History Channel website and organized for easy reading.
Season 10 of Alone is set in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, a vast region marked by its sprawling boreal forest and pristine lakes. Here, amidst bears and lynx, deer and moose, and a plethora of fish such as walleye and pike, survival is a rigorous challenge.
Contestants will need to be resourceful, adept at fishing or spear hunting, quick to establish shelter amidst the thick forest, and knowledgeable of nature’s remedies found in the local flora. But remember a single call for medical assistance, and they’re out.
The gear they take with them can make or break them, so I always enjoy seeing which items they picked. If you are interested in checking out the gear list from Alone Season 3, Season 4, and Season 9, then open these in a new tab for later.
Alone Season 10 Gear List
There are items that every contestant is allowed, like clothing and safety equipment. Then on top of that, every contestant can choose 10 items from a list of survival resources which they can then source themselves so long as it adheres to the strict guidelines. The choices they make before they go can have a massive impact on their success.
So for a bit of fun, when reading through this article, try and decide what you would take and then compare that to the contestants further down the page.
Basic Clothing and Personal Effects Allowance
Before each Alone season 10 contestant chooses their gear, they get an allowance of around 21 different items. Some items, like socks, can take more than one pair, but the importance of every item being durable and reliable becomes magnified when your life is on the line.
None of these items count towards their 10 individual items, but they can’t take more than the specified amount of each item (they can’t take 5 sets of arrows if it only says they can take 1).
The list of items each contestant can take:
- 1 x Pair of full-height hunting boots
- 1 x Pair of waterproof Arctic winter boots
- 1 x T-shirt
- 1 x Fleece/wool shirt
- 2 x Wool, fleece, or cotton sweaters
- 6 x Pairs of wool socks
- 2 x Hats (brimmed, wool, fur, arctic, or baseball)
- 2 x Buffs or neck gaiter
- 1 x Shemagh or scarf
- 4 x Pairs of gloves
- 2 x Pairs of underwear/briefs
- 1 x Insulated Parka-style Jacket or Anorak-style Jacket. No system-style or multi-layer jackets.
- 2 x Pair of outdoor pants/bibs (can unzip into shorts)
- 1 x Pair of fully insulated or waterproof winter pants/bibs
- 1 x Waterproof un-insulated shell/jacket or un-insulated, windproof anorak
- 2 x Pairs of thermal underwear
- 1 x Pair of gaiters
- 1 x Leather belt
- 1 x Toothbrush
- 1 x Pair of eyeglasses
- 1 x Personal photograph
My initial thoughts on this gear allowance for season 10 of Alone were; That’s not a lot of underwear or T-shirts. 4 pairs of gloves seem very generous. I would rather take a canvas belt than a leather one. Even though it’s easier to add holes as they lose weight, leather can crack if it gets wet and then dry too many times while being worn. As someone who needs glasses to see and loses them all the time, not being able to take a spare would be a worry.
List of Items Each Contestant Can Choose 10 From
Before we get straight into what gear each contestant from Alone Season 10 chose to take, there are just four commonsensical rules that prevent people from gaining an unfair advantage.
- They have to source and purchase all their own equipment with no help from the show; however, each item must be inspected and approved by the production team before starting.
- Only two of the ten items can be food, so they can’t just take 10 sacks of rice and try and wait out the rest of them.
- Any loops of string attached to any tool or weapon or used as a neck loop will be deducted from the participant’s allowance of 80m of paracord, cotton cord, or trapping wire.
- Finally, they can’t take duplicates of the same item.
Now it’s time to see the list of items that each participant can select 10 items of their choice from, starting with the shelter, bedding, and hygiene gear. These remain unchanged since last year.
- 1 x Bar of soap
- 1 x 8 oz tube of toothpaste
- 1 x Face flannel
- 1 x 40 mm roll of dental floss
- 1 x Small bottle of bio shower soap
- 1 x Shaving razor
- 1 x Towel
- 1 x Comb
I am not sure who in their right mind would take a comb as one of their items unless there is a use I have yet to discover. Not to sound gross or anything, but I wouldn’t waste any of my 10 picks on the hygiene options presented. I think if someone chooses toothpaste as one of their 10 items, it is a clear signal that they do not know what they are doing (why? Because nature has a tonne of things they can use instead).
- 2 lbs of beef jerky
- 2 lbs of dried pulses/legumes/lentils mix
- 2 lbs of hard tack military biscuits
- 2 lbs of chocolate
- 2 lbs of pemmican
- 2 lbs of GORP (trail mix)
- 2 lbs of flour
- 1 lb of Flour
- 1/3 lb of Rice / 1/3lb of Sugar /1/3 lb of Salt
- 1 lb Fat (tallow, lard, or ghee – No Salt Added)
- 3 lbs of one solid block of salt (rock or Himalayan sea salt only)
As nice as it would be to take some food, I don’t think it’s very wise. The old saying, “Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day but teach a man to fish, and he can feed his family for life”, comes to mind here. They are much better off taking the means to supply food sustainably than taking the food itself. That being said, salt can be used as a preserver as well as to provide essential sodium to the body.
- 1 x Pocket knife
- 1 x Hunting knife
- 1 x Leatherman multitool or similar
- 1 x Sharpening stone
- 1 x Roll of duct tape or 1 roll of electrical tape
- 1 x Small shovel
- 1 x Machete
- 1 x Small sewing kit
- 1 x Carabiner
- 1 x LED flashlight
- 1 x Pair of ice spikes
- 1 x Scotch-eyed auger
- 1 x Adze
- 1 x 2-handed draw knife
- 1 x Hatchet
- 1 x Saw
- 1 x Ax
This is the hardest decision of all, with just two picks left. I think the rational decision would be to take a strong hunting knife and an axe. But if they aren’t going to be building a full-on log cabin, then maybe a hatchet would be more economical for chopping firewood up. Similarly, the benefits of a multitool might be just what they need for their specific skill set. While any tool can break, I think a strong, full-tang knife would be more reliable than a multitool with a small fold-out blade.
But other combinations might work too. Some contestants in the past have chosen to take a small shovel with a sharpened edge instead of an axe; however, that turned out to be a mistake because of how much effort it took to chop wood (calories burned). A machete can do the jobs of an axe and a knife, but just not as well as the two individual tools can. A saw is often the safest and most energy-conserving option but harder to sharpen without a proper sharpening tool.
My last two picks would be an axe for chopping wood and shelter building and a hunting knife for day-to-day tasks and splitting wood by battening.
Prohibited Items Participants Can’t Take
This is a list of items that are prohibited, although if an item isn’t on the gear list above, then you can safely assume that it is not allowed. Only the items mentioned above can be taken.
- Fuel, lighters, or matches
- Bug spray or mosquito repellant
- Sunscreen or chapstick
- Sunglasses or prescription transition lens eyeglasses
- Goggles
- Beauty products
- Map
- Compass
- Unapproved technology
- Professional snares
- Firearms of any kind
- Ammunition
- Explosives or gunpowder
- Animal poison
- Professional fishing rods
- Fishing lures, flies, bait kits
- Fishing traps
- Food or beverage
- Decoys
- Animal calls
- Tree stands
- Professional bows or crossbows
- Scopes of any kind
- Tents or shelters
- Stoves, pressure cookers, or other cooking appliances
- Hydration packs
- Fire pits
- Electric or propane lanterns
- Inflatable boats
- Filtration, purification devices, iodine tablets
- Coolers or food storage boxes
What Gear Did the Season 10 Alone Contestants Take?
Ann Rosenquist
Image taken from www.history.com/shows/alone/cast
- Age: 56
- Hometown: Northern Wisconsin
- Profession: Off-grid Organic Farmer
Ann Rosenquist, 56, hails from Northern Wisconsin, and is set to leverage her wealth of experience as an off-grid organic farmer on Season 10 of “Alone.” Her lifelong affinity with nature, honed skills in primitive survival techniques, and adaptability from diverse professions position her as a formidable participant. Her selection of survival items, such as a sleeping bag, an axe, and a bow and arrows, further reinforce her readiness for the challenge in Northern Saskatchewan.
- Sleeping Bag
- Saw
- Snare Wire
- Paracord
- Multitool
- Axe
- Cooking Pot
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Bow and Arrows
- Ferro rod
Jodi Rose
Image taken from www.history.com/shows/alone/cast
- Age: 45
- Hometown: Worland, WY
- Profession: Owner of Wild River Tables
Jodi Rose, a 45-year-old Wild River Tables business owner from Worland, Wyoming, has a rich background in wilderness survival and self-reliance, imparted by her homesteading family. From horseback adventures in Wyoming’s wilderness to off-the-grid living and furniture crafting with her own family in the Rocky Mountains, she has developed a deep bond with nature and an impressive array of survival skills.
- Bow and Arrows
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Cooking Pot
- Paracord
- Multitool
- Snare Wire
- Saw
- Axe
- Sleeping Bag
- Ferro Rod
Tarcisio “Taz” Ramos Dos Santos
Image taken from www.history.com/shows/alone/cast
- Age: 35
- Hometown: Becket, Massachusetts and Sergipe, Brazil
- Profession: Direct Support Professional/ Musician/ Homesteader
Tarcisio “Taz” Ramos dos Santos, a 35-year-old direct support professional, musician, and homesteader from Becket, Massachusetts, brings a unique set of skills to Season 10 of “Alone.” Raised in Brazil’s wilderness without modern amenities, Taz initially pursued education and an urban lifestyle, only to rediscover his affinity for nature and the survival skills from his youth.
Now residing in a treehouse on a Massachusetts homestead, Taz aids individuals on the autism spectrum in exploring nature and practices traditional Brazilian music. With a dream of winning the challenge to provide for his twins, Taz’s rich life experiences and survival abilities are set to make a compelling showing in Northern Saskatchewan.
- Sleeping Bag
- Ferro Rod
- Cooking Pot
- Axe
- Multitool
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Paracord
- Snare Wire
- Bow and Arrows
- Tarp
Luke Joseph Olsen
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- Age: 39
- Hometown: Maui, HI
- Profession: Entrepreneur and Glass Artist
Luke Joseph Olsen, a 39-year-old entrepreneur and glass artist from Maui, Hawaii, steps into Season 10 of “Alone” with a diverse background. Raised in an adventurous family of wilderness therapy program founders, he honed his survival skills by guiding primitive wilderness expeditions from a young age.
Having lived an eclectic life, from homesteading a medical cannabis farm to currently teaching ancestral skills and running a glass art business, Luke is ready to test his expertise in Northern Saskatchewan. With a goal to honor his late father and challenge himself, Luke’s multifaceted skills and experiences, along with a strong purpose to win, could serve him well in this survival challenge.
- Block of Salt
- Sleeping Bag
- Cooking Pot
- Gill Net
- Snare Wire
- Bow and Arrows
- Multitool
- Saw
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Shovel
Mikey Helton
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- Age: 31
- Hometown: Rome, GA
- Profession: Carpenter
Mikey Helton, a 31-year-old carpenter from Rome, Georgia, brings a profound understanding of nature to Season 10 of “Alone.” Raised without modern conveniences, Mikey developed essential survival skills, including hunting, fishing, and fire making.
Today, as a family man with a wife and five kids, he continues these traditions, emphasizing natural methods in everyday living. Particularly motivated by his youngest son, Nikolai, who is autistic, Mikey views “Alone” as an opportunity to improve his family’s life and support Nikolai’s journey. His practical skills and powerful motivation could be pivotal in the unforgiving wilderness of Northern Saskatchewan.
- Axe
- Saw
- Ferro Rod
- Multitool
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Paracord
- Cooking Pot
- Snare Wire
- Bow and Arrows
- Sleeping bag
Lee Ray Dewilde
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- Age: 59
- Hometown: Huslia, Alaska
- Profession: Pilot
Hailing from Huslia, Alaska, 59-year-old pilot Lee Ray DeWilde steps into Season 10 of “Alone” with a wilderness-raised background. He spent his early years learning survival skills in the Alaskan wild, later expanding his horizons to aviation and mechanical engineering. Now back in his hometown, Lee uses his experiences to educate the younger generation and runs an aircraft charter business. His aim in “Alone” is not only to test his wilderness skills but also to secure a larger airplane to serve his community better.
- Paracord
- Sleeping Bag
- Cooking Pot
- Ferro rod
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Bow and Arrows
- Snare Wire
- Multitool
- Axe
- Saw
Cade Cole
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- Age: 28
- Hometown: Crowheart, WY
- Profession: Hunting Guide
28-year-old Cade Cole, a seasoned hunting guide from Crowheart, Wyoming, is set to test his skills in Season 10 of “Alone”. Growing up in rural Texas, Cade developed a passion for hunting and fishing, and his fascination with the wild led him to the Rocky Mountains. Known for his expertise in hunting and tracking, he now resides in the Wind River Mountain Range with his family. With “Alone”, Cade seeks to solidify his legacy as a hunter in an increasingly human-impacted world.
- Knife
- Multitool
- Shovel
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Sleeping Bag
- Bow and Arrows
- Ferro Rod
- Snare Wire
- Cooking Pot
- Bar of Soap
James “Wyatt” Black
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- Age: 50
- Hometown: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
- Profession: Business Owner
James “Wyatt” Black, a 50-year-old business owner from Bracebridge, Ontario, is a passionate outdoorsman with a long family history of hunting and fishing. Having learned trapping from seasoned professionals in his childhood town of Dorset, Wyatt now shares his love for wilderness traditions with his two sons, Andrew and Evan.
As an active community member and minor league baseball coach, he values giving back to his community. Supported by his wife Michelle, Wyatt is a long-time fan of “Alone” and is eager to test his survival skills and share his life experiences on the show.
- Cooking Pot
- Axe
- Saw
- Ferro Rod
- Sleeping Bag
- Snare Wire
- Paracord
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Bow and Arrows
- Multitool
Alan Tenta
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- Age: 52
- Hometown: Columbia Valley, BC, Canada
- Profession: High School Teacher
Alan Tenta, a 52-year-old high school teacher from Columbia Valley, BC, Canada, has always held a deep love for the outdoors. Mentored by his father, he honed his skills in fishing, hunting, and archery from a young age. Today, Alan shares this passion with his students in his Outdoor Education class and his two children. His interests range from adventure motorcycling, bow hunting for game, and fly fishing local streams. By participating in “Alone”, Alan is eager to challenge his physical, mental, and survival abilities in what he calls his “ultimate adventure”.
- Ax
- Saw
- Ferro Rod
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Bow and Arrows
- Sleeping Bag
- Cooking Pot
- Paracord
- Snare Wire
- Multitool
Melanie Sawyer
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- Age: 54
- Hometown: Essex County, NY
- Profession: Living History Teacher and Founder of Wild Foods
Melanie Sawyer, a 54-year-old living history teacher and founder of Wild Foods, was born in England and grew up cherishing the serenity of nature. Despite an early career in modeling, Melanie’s love for the outdoors remained constant. She now lives off-grid in the vast Adirondack State Park, New York, sourcing much of her food directly from nature. She created the Thunderhawk Living History School, teaching 18th-century history and survival skills authentically.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, she also founded Wild Foods and Wilderness to educate about foraging wild plants and mushrooms. In joining “Alone” Season 10, Melanie aims to inspire others to appreciate the outdoors and emphasize the importance of learning through trial and error.
- Bow and Arrows
- Snare Wire
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Saw
- Multitool
- Sleeping bag
- Cooking Pot
- Ferro Rod
- Food Rations
- Food Rations
Were There Any Patterns in The Gear They Chose?
All 10 contestants took the following items of gear:
- Bow and Arrows
- Cooking Pot
- Ferro Rod
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Multitool
- Sleeping Bag
Other popular items which most contestants chose were:
- Axe
- Paracord
- Saw
- Snare Wire
By far, the most popular selection was:
- Axe
- Bow and Arrows
- Cooking Pot
- Ferro Rod
- Fishing Line and Hooks
- Multitool
- Paracord
- Saw
- Sleeping Bag
- Snare Wire
Surprisingly, nobody took a rain tarp, only one person chose a gill net, everybody chose a multitool over a full tang knife, Melanie chose two items of food, and one person chose soap instead of an axe or saw. Here is a table of all the different contestant’s gear lists from season 10 of the History Channel’s Alone tv show so you can compare them:
Alone Season 10 Gear List
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Your chart and analysis are incorrect. Luke didn’t bring a ferro rod, like your chart says, but he did bring snare wire, which your chart leaves out.
Instead of an axe, he brought a shovel. Instead of paracord, he brought a gillnet. And instead of a ferro rod, he brought salt. His other items were the same as other people’s.
Since he’s thriving with 11 fish, I wouldn’t knock his choices yet. And salt can mean a lot in getting electrolytes in areas without salt water, plus his bear-den shelter would be tough to build without a shovel. And soap makes life in the wilderness seem like real life, and sanitary, not just an experience of being elbow deep in fish guts on poop-covered hands.
According to your list, Luke did not take a ferro rod, but you said all contestants took a ferro rod.
Since the show provides each contestant one 10’x 10′ tarp, I wouldn’t give up one of my choices by getting another.