The pointy stick. Now before you pointy-stick nay-sayers go off at me here, lemme explain. The pointy stick can be used for more than just a weapon! It's an overall survival tool. It can be burned for heat/cooking/smoke signals, to hold/carry things, draw maps in dirt, it can be used a multiple number of times, you can get it in any size you want, cheap, easy to make/get, doesn't require much maintenence(outside of resharpenings, but that isn't tough), you can set traps with it, and if you add a bendy stick and some string, you can LAUNCH pointy sticks. Face it, the pointy stick is a versatile, resourceful, and easy piece of equipment! [Edited on 2/28/2006]