What 10 Items Did Alone UK Contestants Take?

Contestants of “Alone UK” were allowed to bring 10 survival items with them. However, these couldn’t be just any item like a caravan or an automatic rifle. They had to choose from a predefined list of 56 items.

We’ve created a separate article detailing those 56 items, which you can read here.

OK, so on to what contestants took with them.

Tom Williams

Hometown: Portsmouth
Age: 39
Instagram: @tomwilliamsalone

During his school years, Tom faced many challenges. He battled with his weight, self-esteem issues, and was often the target of his peers’ ridicule. However, university was a genuine time for Tom. Spending a year abroad studying coral reefs, he found his passion for exploration. This newfound love eventually led him to establish Desert Island Survival. You can read more about Tom here.

Here are the 10 items Tom chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Leatherman multi tool
Cooking pot (2 litres)
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Paracord (70m)
Gill net
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m fishing line)
3.5lb of Snare wire

Elise Wortley

Hometown: London
Age: 32
Instagram: @woman_with_altitude

Elise is a modern-day explorer. Inspired by tales of historic female adventurers, she embarked on ‘Woman with Altitude’. Once battling anxiety after her move to London, nature became her sanctuary, helping her heal and drive her project forward.

Here are the 10 items Elise chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Fixed blade knife
Cooking pot (2 litres)
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Paracord (70m)
Gill net
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m fishing line)
2KG lentils

Pip Wright

Hometown: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Age: 47
Instagram: @wild_wellness_scotland

Pip’s a jack-of-all-trades: wild swimming coach, outdoor guru, mother, and former Army Commando. Today, she’s on a mission to empower others through nature. She’s faced tough times but believes the real survival test awaits.

Here are the 10 items Pip chose for the Alone TV show:

Axe
Saw
Leatherman multi tool
Cooking pot (2 litres)
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Paracord (70m)
2kg Pemmican
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m fishing line)
3.5lb of Snare wire

Alan

Hometown: Birmingham
Age: 40

A dedicated father and entrepreneur, Alan proudly manages two businesses alongside his wife. They focus on ethical meat sources and outdoor skills tutorials. A true family man, Alan dreams of his children cheering him on during his TV escapades. Diagnosed with autism, he’s delightfully vocal and can often be heard serenading himself.

Here are the 10 items Alan chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Fixed blade knife
Cooking pot (2 litres)
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Paracord (70m)
2kg Pemmican
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m fishing line)
3.5lb of Snare wire

Mike

Hometown: Manchester
Age: 49

Craftsman-extraordinaire Mike can magically transform wood into wonders. With the heart of a child, Mike thrives on thrill and holidays. His proudest achievement? Being a doting father. Mike’s experience from party-filled nights in the 80s to finding solace in nature is truly awe-inspiring.

Here are the 10 items Mike chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Leatherman
Cooking pot
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Para cord (70m)
Gill net
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m line)
Snare wire

Javed

Hometown: Ripon
Age: 58
Instagram: @jzb100

Meet Javed, a methodical man with a scientific past and managerial prowess. An extreme sports enthusiast, he’s also charitable at heart. Javed’s ambitious streak once led him to construct his own home during the lockdown – just for the challenge.

Here are the 10 items Javed chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Leatherman multi tool
Cooking pot (2 litres)
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Paracord (70m)
2kg Pemmican
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m fishing line)
3.5lb of Snare wire

Eva

Hometown: Leeds
Age: 25
Instagram: @eva__exploring

Eva, at 24, is a powerhouse. Her father’s love for nature ignited her passion for the outdoors. An adventurer at heart, she indulges in rock climbing, hiking, and solo camping, proving that age and gender are no bars for wilderness enthusiasts.

Here are the 10 items Eva chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Fixed blade knife
Cooking pot (2 litres)
Sleeping bag
Fire steel
Paracord (70m)
2kg Pemmican
Fishing line and hooks (25 hooks & 300m fishing line)
gill net

Louie Seddon

Hometown: Wallasey
Age: 28
Instagram: @louie.seddon

Builder by day, adventurer at heart, Louie dreams of surviving with just an axe. A motorbike mishap once pinned him indoors, depleting his savings and spirits. Louie’s newfound outdoorsy passion ensures he’ll never feel trapped again.

Here are the 10 items Louie chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Leather man
Cooking pot
Gill net
Snare wire
Sleeping bag
Fishing equipment
Ferro rod
Bow

Laura Try

Hometown: Lincolnshire
Age: 40
Instagram: @lauratryuk

Laura’s experience from luxury-loving salon owner to outdoor enthusiast is nothing short of genuine. Having once conquered the Atlantic with her oars, she’s always in pursuit of her true self.

Here are the 10 items Laura chose for the Alone TV show

Sleeping bag
Knife
Axe
Saw
Trapping wire
Fishing kit
Cooking pot
Paracord
Gill net
10. Fire steel

Naomi Aldwyn-Allsworth

Hometown: London (originally from Pembrokeshire, Wales)
Age: 26
Instagram: @naomijallsworth

Fashion maven Naomi designs outdoor apparel. Her commitment? Thorough research, which often sees her braving the elements. Beyond her professional pursuits, she’s a proud mum to a three-year-old.

Here are the 10 items Naomi chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Fixed blade knife
Cooking pot
Paracord
Snare wire
Sleeping bag
Fishing equipment
Ferro rod
2kg Pemmican

Kian Baig

Hometown: London
Age: 19
Instagram: @_.kianbaig

Kian, the show’s youngest contestant, is an absolute wilderness buff. When he’s not diving deep into War Studies at university, he’s buried in survival literature or honing his judo skills. And yes, he’s a proud gold medallist from the 2019 London Youth Games.

Here are the 10 items Kian chose for the Alone TV show

Axe
Saw
Fixed blade knife
Cooking pot
Paracord
Snare wire
Sleeping bag
Fishing equipment
Ferro rod
2kg Pemmican

Which 10 items would you have chosen? And why?

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