Tampon: Bear suggests removing the absorbent cotton from inside a tampon and using it as kindling. It may seem like a small amount, but Bear says it's enough to start three or four fires.
Condom: Thanks to its leakproof construction, a condom is ideal for water storage. Bear says the average condom can hold 1.5 liters of water.
Camera film: If you haven't gone digital yet, you can use film to ignite a fire. Bear says the highly flammable material burns like rocket fuel.
Lipstick: Beauty goes out the window in an emergency situation…literally. If you're stranded in your car, Bear suggests using a tube of lipstick to write SOS on your windshield or roof. 
Dental floss: In a pinch, a strong strand of floss can be used to bind pieces of a makeshift shelter together.
Mirror: A small mirror can be used to signal to airplanes and rescuers. In one case, Bear says a stranded man used a mirror to attract the attention of an airplane from more than 100 miles away.