1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Please do not try what you are about to see at home. 2 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,000 We're what you call experts. 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Can't you tell? 4 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:12,000 On this shipwrecked episode of Mythbusters. 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:17,000 Jamie and I attempt to survive on a deserted island with nothing but a palette of duct tape. 6 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:24,000 That's right, it's duct tape versus wild in the most extraordinary survival challenge in history. 7 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,000 Well, it's been almost a full day without water. 8 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:28,000 It's hard. 9 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:34,000 As Adam and Jamie take on Mother Nature using nothing but duct tape. 10 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,000 Ow! 11 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:36,000 That hurt. 12 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:38,000 I felt it growls and thirsty. 13 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:40,000 Can they use it to collect water? 14 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:42,000 Why does everything have to be so difficult? 15 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:45,000 Can it stop them from starving? 16 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:53,000 And will it be sink or swim in the ultimate great escape? 17 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:55,000 There we go! 18 00:00:56,000 --> 00:01:02,000 How will this mythical material manage in this mother of all trials by taste? 19 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:07,000 Can two grown men get by on a deserted island without driving each other crazy? 20 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:12,000 Who are the Mythbusters? 21 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:14,000 Adam Savage 22 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:16,000 That's disgusting! 23 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,000 And Jamie Heineman 24 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:18,000 It's party time. 25 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:23,000 Between them more than 30 years of special effects experience. 26 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,000 Together with Brad Imajaro 27 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:26,000 Get away from my car! 28 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,000 Carrie Byron 29 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:30,000 You've seen your last martini, 003. 30 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,000 And Tori Belach 31 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:33,000 Ha ha ha! 32 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:38,000 They don't just tell the Myths, they put them to the test. 33 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:49,000 Pack your shades and sun hats because it's time to get cast as castaways. 34 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:52,000 What are you so happy about? 35 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:56,000 I'm happy because I'm excited and I'm excited because it's finally time for... 36 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:58,000 Ducktape Special Number 3. 37 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:01,000 Well, hasn't let us down before. What do you have in mind? 38 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:04,000 I'm thinking it's time for us to do something truly spectacular. 39 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:10,000 What? If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could choose only one material to bring with you? 40 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,000 What would it be? 41 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:12,000 Ducktape! 42 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:19,000 Exactly! So we strand ourselves on a deserted island and all we have to survive is ducktape and ducktape alone. 43 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:22,000 Well, it certainly would be the ultimate test for ducktape. 44 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,000 Exactly! 45 00:02:25,000 --> 00:02:31,000 As any castaway will tell you, staying alive on a deserted island is no mean feat. 46 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:34,000 But could ducktape be the survival solution? 47 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,000 So what's the plan? 48 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,000 Well, of course, first we'd have to be marooned, stranded. 49 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:48,000 And then we'd have to do all the things that you need to do, like find food, water, shelter to survive, using only ducktape. 50 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:52,000 And then I imagine we'd have to get off the island using only ducktape. 51 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:54,000 Oh, what are we waiting for? Let's get shipwrecked. 52 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,000 Okay. 53 00:02:55,000 --> 00:03:05,000 To survive being marooned in the tropics, there are a series of life and death challenges that the mythbusters, like any castaways, simply have to overcome. 54 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:11,000 The only difference for Adam and Jamie is that they have to overcome them using primarily ducktape. 55 00:03:11,000 --> 00:03:14,000 And to get started, there's two things to going to need. 56 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:18,000 First, a not quite deserted tropical island. 57 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,000 And second... 58 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:21,000 So where's the ducktape come from? 59 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:25,000 I don't know. Maybe it washes up on the beach, like, over there! 60 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:30,000 A conveniently inexhaustible supply of their favorite fabric. 61 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:35,000 But this much ducktape, we are set! 62 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:37,000 Yeah, we can build just about anything with this. 63 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:38,000 Totally. 64 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:48,000 Fact is, if you do find yourself lost in the woods or on a deserted island, your odds of being found diminish the longer that you are gone. 65 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:54,000 Therefore, one of your first and most primary tasks is to increase your ability to be detected by a search partner. 66 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:59,000 Our plan is to use all this ducktape we've got to make a giant SOS signal. 67 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:03,000 Hopefully somebody will see it if they're flying overhead and come rescue us. 68 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:07,000 Signaling for help is certainly an urgent challenge for any strandee. 69 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:12,000 Oh, the ducktape's acting like a sail! 70 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:16,000 But in the tropical heat, it's also a dangerous one. 71 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:24,000 It's hot and it's windy, and if you're moving around a lot trying to do stuff with no water, it gets pretty uncomfortable pretty quickly. 72 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:29,000 And pretty soon, it's already too uncomfortable for Adam to continue. 73 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:30,000 Hey, Jamie? 74 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,000 Yeah? 75 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:36,000 Um, the sun has killed me. I'm going to have to stop because otherwise I'm just going to fry. 76 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,000 Okay. 77 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:42,000 Now the sun and I, we have always had an agreement to disagree. 78 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:44,000 I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. 79 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:52,000 So if I'm going to get any substance of work done, I'm going to have to protect my head so that I can see and not get super sunburn. 80 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:54,000 Oh, this wind is brutal! 81 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:58,000 It's a crucial change, of course. 82 00:04:58,000 --> 00:05:01,000 Sun exposure is actually something to be avoided. 83 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:11,000 Not only can UV rays burn skin, but even mild exposure can cause dizziness, nausea and fever, all of which could compromise our desert island survival. 84 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:19,000 Which is why Adam's sticky stetson, oh, this is great, is a tangent worth taking. 85 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:22,000 Alright, let's get back to work. 86 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:24,000 I'm back. 87 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,000 Oh, nice hat. 88 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:26,000 Thank you. 89 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:28,000 With a reinvigorated Adam. 90 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:30,000 Yeah, we're talking. 91 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:34,000 It's not long before their giant sign looms large. 92 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:41,000 Well, our SOS signal is nice and large, and most importantly, it doesn't look like it belongs here. 93 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:46,000 It's unnatural, which is what you want to catch somebody's eye from a plane overhead. 94 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:52,000 The only bad thing about the duct tape is that while it is slightly reflective, it's gray. 95 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:58,000 It's not the most optimal thing to catch somebody's eye, but we're using what we have, so it'll have to do. 96 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:08,000 Covering 900 square feet and visible from four miles up, the giant duct tape SOS is a good start for our canny castaways, 97 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:13,000 but Task 2 is something that's much more do or die. 98 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:16,000 The next thing that is at the very top of our list is water. 99 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:19,000 We need fresh water and we need it soon. 100 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:21,000 Ow, fan's hot. 101 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:24,000 That means that we've either got to make it or we've got to find it. 102 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:31,000 One way or another, we've got to be able to move around well to do that, and that means that we need shoes. 103 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:37,000 Here's the thing. This ground is really not very friendly, and if I were to puncture my feet, I could get an infection, 104 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:43,000 I could get a parasite that would put me way out of commission and compromise my survival significantly. 105 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:49,000 Despite being tremendously thirsty, making shoes is another safety first approach. 106 00:06:49,000 --> 00:06:51,000 This looks like a good spot. 107 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:56,000 After all, going lame before finding water would be very bad news indeed. 108 00:06:56,000 --> 00:07:01,000 Now, a long time ago, people discovered that leather was a great thing to make shoes out of. 109 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:03,000 I'm going for a Roman sandal type thing. 110 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:04,000 Me too. 111 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:13,000 As it happens not long ago, in fact, we made a duct tape boat, and we found when we were working with it that it was very, very similar to leather. 112 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:19,000 So, that means that duct tape is actually a perfect material to make shoes out of. 113 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:22,000 I'm getting cautiously optimistic about these. 114 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:29,000 Despite the tremendous tropical heat, the guys cobble their way through rips, twists, 115 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:31,000 Look at that. Instant rope. 116 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:32,000 and turns. 117 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,000 Dude, check it out. 118 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:35,000 Those look great. 119 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:39,000 until both sets of shoes are all set. 120 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:43,000 Well, my shoes are completed. They're light, they're comfy. 121 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:47,000 I'm not sure exactly how well they're going to hold up, but the best part about their being made of duct tape 122 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:50,000 is that it doesn't matter. They're infinitely repairable. 123 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,000 Well, there we go. 124 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:53,000 Those look great. You know what I am? 125 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:54,000 What? 126 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,000 I'm freaking thirsty. 127 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,000 Well, let's go get some water. 128 00:07:57,000 --> 00:07:58,000 All right. 129 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:04,000 With their footwear finished, the guys can finally begin the hunt for some H2O. 130 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:06,000 Water is essential to life. 131 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:13,000 A person can go for about three weeks without food, but they can go only about three days without water. 132 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:16,000 Water is our number one priority. 133 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:19,000 There's got to be water around here somewhere. 134 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:21,000 It really helps out. 135 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:28,000 It's been hours since their last drink, and staying positive ain't easy. 136 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:31,000 Not only am I thirsty, I'm cranky. 137 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:36,000 But with dust not far away, Adam at last thinks he's struck gold. 138 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,000 Oh, thank god. 139 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:40,000 Hold on there, cowboy. I wouldn't even touch that. 140 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,000 Why? 141 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:44,000 This is stagnant water. You'll get sick. 142 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:46,000 With how thirsty I am, we can't drink any of this? 143 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:48,000 Nah, we got to do it right. 144 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,000 Crack. 145 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:52,000 Look, when it comes to water, there are certain things that you just can't do. 146 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:55,000 You can't drink salt water. You can't drink your own urine. 147 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:59,000 You can't drink murky, still stagnant water. 148 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:04,000 If you do any of those things, you'll end up losing more water than you'll gain. 149 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,000 That's all there is to it. 150 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:06,000 Jamie's right. 151 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:12,000 The smell alone says that this water is not for drinking, and that's not the only bad news. 152 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,000 Dude, it's getting dark. 153 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:19,000 Yeah, I think we need to stop trying to find water and find a place to sleep instead. 154 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:20,000 Okay. 155 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:22,000 It's the survivor's worst-case scenario. 156 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:26,000 With the daylight fading, the guys have to abandon their search for water 157 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:29,000 and instead make an emergency camp. 158 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:33,000 Let's just make some mats so we don't have to lay on the bare ground. 159 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:40,000 With no time to waste, their only option is to literally tape a duct tape sheet straight to the ground. 160 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:46,000 Oh, with any luck, the bugs will get stuck on the adhesive instead of crawling on you. 161 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:51,000 It's not a good wrap to a not very good day. 162 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:55,000 There are days when I've been proud of the work that we've done on this show. 163 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:57,000 Escaping from an underwater car. 164 00:09:57,000 --> 00:09:58,000 I survived! 165 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:01,000 Firing the world's first hail rocket. 166 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:07,000 Today is not one of those days. 167 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:10,000 We built some stuff, but we did not succeed in getting food. 168 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:14,000 We definitely did not succeed in getting water, and consequently, I am both thirsty, 169 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:17,000 famished, uncomfortable, and really tired. 170 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:21,000 Honestly, I'm a little daunted about what tomorrow holds. 171 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,000 Still to come. 172 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:27,000 On November 14th, Adam Savage and Jamie Heidemann were removed from civilization 173 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:30,000 with only their wits and duct tape to survive. 174 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:32,000 Ow. 175 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:43,000 You know, there's an awful lot of footprints on this beach for it being a deserted island and all. 176 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:46,000 That's not to think about that. You drive yourself crazy. 177 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:50,000 The Mythbusters started their duct tape survival special with high hopes. 178 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:55,000 We're stranded on a deserted island with nothing but several miles of duct tape. 179 00:10:55,000 --> 00:10:58,000 I'm feeling pretty optimistic about our chances for survival. 180 00:10:58,000 --> 00:11:01,000 And although day one didn't go according to plan... 181 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:03,000 And can't ring any of this? 182 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:04,000 Raph. 183 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:08,000 They're beginning day two by trying to stay upbeat. 184 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,000 You might as well take this with us. 185 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,000 That's nasty. 186 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:21,000 Well, I suppose we could take the two of these we made and put them together 187 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,000 and we'd had a nice mattress. 188 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:29,000 There's no doubt that they are in a sticky situation, but with shoes refitted... 189 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:31,000 Not pretty, but they get the job done. 190 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:35,000 Adam grabs some duct tape and sets off to try to find drinkable water. 191 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:38,000 Good walking stick. 192 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:42,000 This time he's heading in the opposite direction to yesterday's route. 193 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:46,000 Clearly these plants are all getting their water from somewhere. 194 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:48,000 I just need to find it. 195 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:53,000 By following the lusher vegetation, he hopes to increase his chances of finding a water source. 196 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:56,000 But it's still no walk in the park. 197 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:58,000 I've been walking around for a while. 198 00:11:58,000 --> 00:12:00,000 And I still haven't found any water. 199 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:03,000 And what we have here is a classic catch 22. 200 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:05,000 I need water. 201 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:09,000 And I'm burning through a lot of it just to try and find water. 202 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:12,000 If I don't find it soon, it's going to be bad. 203 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:15,000 So let's hope Jamie can do better. 204 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:18,000 It's hot out here and I'm thirsty. 205 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:21,000 I got water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. 206 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:27,000 Except I can make fresh water out of this salt water. 207 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:30,000 With the sun's help and some duct tape. 208 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:33,000 It may sound as though Jamie's been in the sun too long. 209 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:35,000 It's already getting moist. 210 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:40,000 But his fresh water from salt water idea is rooted in reality. 211 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:42,000 I found water. 212 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:46,000 He's going to build a device called a solar still. 213 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:52,000 Which is considerably more complicated than finding salty water in a sandy hole. 214 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:57,000 A solar still uses the sun's rays and condensation to collect water. 215 00:12:57,000 --> 00:12:59,000 And here's how. 216 00:12:59,000 --> 00:13:01,000 The hole I dug is deep enough that it's wet with salt water. 217 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:05,000 Now at the bottom I'll place a collection of cup that I've made from duct tape. 218 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:09,000 Then above the hole I'm going to put some clear plastic sheeting. 219 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:14,000 The hot sun shines through that and evaporates the water from the sand, leaving the salt behind. 220 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:18,000 The water vapor then condenses on the cool inside of the plastic surface 221 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:21,000 and drips down into the cup as pure drinkable water. 222 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:24,000 That's the theory at least. Let's see how well it works. 223 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:29,000 Well, having made his well and taped up a collection cup. 224 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:32,000 Well, there it is. Guarantee it's waterproof. 225 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:35,000 All that's missing is the clear plastic overshoot. 226 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:39,000 And for that, Jamie is bending the duct tape rules. 227 00:13:39,000 --> 00:13:43,000 I'm making a duct tape spider web as a framework. 228 00:13:43,000 --> 00:13:47,000 We wish to hold together this stuff. Shrink wrap. 229 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:49,000 Now I know what you're saying it's not duct tape. 230 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:53,000 So why are we using it? Well, it did come on the duct tape pallet. 231 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:59,000 I don't know what I'm going to use this stuff for, but I bet you it's going to come in real handy. 232 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:03,000 And, you know, it's survival. We've got to use everything at our disposal. 233 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:07,000 The thing is that all these little pieces don't really help us so much, 234 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:11,000 but once they're held together into one big sheet, we're golden. 235 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:16,000 There we go. Hopefully I didn't use more water making it than it'll make for me. 236 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:21,000 The last step is to carefully position the sheet over the hole. 237 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:23,000 There we go. That's the ticket. 238 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:27,000 And almost immediately there are encouraging signs. 239 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:32,000 All that fog that you can already see forming on the underside of the plastic is what this is all about. 240 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:37,000 It's picking up the moisture from the damp sand, which is evaporating, collecting on the plastic, 241 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:43,000 and eventually those will form larger and larger droplets, which will run downhill into my collection container. 242 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:45,000 Now we just have to wait. 243 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:51,000 It's the moment of truth. Two hours cooking in the midday sun. What's the verdict? 244 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:59,000 Well, there it is. That's pure water, but that's like a quarter of a cup. 245 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:04,000 With less than 5% of their daily watery needs, it's a disappointing result. 246 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:07,000 Why does everything have to be so difficult? 247 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:12,000 But back at the rumble in the jungle, Adams welling up with excitement. 248 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:16,000 It's fresh. 249 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:24,000 All right, water bottles. Half my task is done. I have found fresh water, no small feet, and that's really important for our survival. 250 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:29,000 Now I simply have to get it back. So I'm going to build something to carry the water. 251 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:35,000 But in the middle of the bush, ah, beeping mosquitoes. 252 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:38,000 That's something that's not as easy as it sounds. 253 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:41,000 I would kill for a workbench right about now. 254 00:15:41,000 --> 00:15:48,000 Adams making a kind of tubular bottle that should hold about 10 pints of water, provided of course that it doesn't leak. 255 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:54,000 If I get a single wrinkle in this seam, it's a place where water can get out. Can't have that. 256 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:58,000 Water's got to go from the pond, into here, into here. 257 00:15:58,000 --> 00:16:04,000 It's a painstaking operation, but eventually there's only one thing left to do. 258 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:06,000 Oh, oh, oh, it's cold. 259 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:08,000 Fill it up. 260 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:13,000 Fill up, baby. Come on. Please hold up. 261 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:15,000 First impressions are good. 262 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:18,000 It's working. 263 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:22,000 And second impressions are even better. 264 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:24,000 It seems to be holding. 265 00:16:27,000 --> 00:16:31,000 Awesome. I better get back to Jamie. I bet he's thirsty. 266 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:35,000 It's the most crucial survival challenge overcome. 267 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:39,000 Thanks incredibly to duct tape shoes and a duct tape water vessel, 268 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:42,000 Adams sourced a never ending water supply. 269 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:45,000 And that means things are finally looking up. 270 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:50,000 Because for the time being at least, the mythbusters are not going to drop down. 271 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:52,000 Had it in the solar, it still worked. 272 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:55,000 Well, it worked, but I only got about a half a cup. 273 00:16:55,000 --> 00:16:57,000 Well, I have some good news. 274 00:16:57,000 --> 00:17:00,000 Ah, how about six liters worth? 275 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,000 That's fantastic. 276 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:04,000 The hunt was worth it. 277 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:06,000 Oh, look at that. 278 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,000 Cheers. 279 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:11,000 Oh, that's good. 280 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:13,000 You know what I'm ready for now? 281 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:15,000 A nice fat juicy steak. 282 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:17,000 Time for food? 283 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:19,000 Yeah. Let's do it. 284 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:21,000 Next, will dinner be served? 285 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:23,000 It's a chicken. 286 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:25,000 Which is not a euphemism. 287 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:27,000 It's harder than I thought. 288 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:38,000 Without doubt, tropical islands could be the very epitome of paradise on earth. 289 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:44,000 Yet for the mythbusters, it's been more a case of paradise lost. 290 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:46,000 Save us. 291 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:49,000 But having finally quenched their thirst, 292 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:52,000 their duct tape survival is improving. 293 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:57,000 Well, now that we've got fresh water, it's time to figure out how to get food. 294 00:17:57,000 --> 00:18:02,000 Adam's going to tackle the land, and I'm going to tackle the sea. 295 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:04,000 With the hunger clock ticking, 296 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:07,000 Jamie decides there's only one solution. 297 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:08,000 Spear fishing. 298 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,000 There we go. 299 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:13,000 And while Mother Nature does provide the main component, 300 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:16,000 Give it up, tree. You're going to lose. 301 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:19,000 Duct tape is an integral part. 302 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:21,000 I might be able to do something with that. 303 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:25,000 There are three things that I can do with the duct tape to help make a spear. 304 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:30,000 First, it'll allow me to attach and easily replace multiple points on the tip. 305 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,000 Perfect. 306 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:36,000 I dare say any little fish or critter wouldn't really want to get stuck by that. 307 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:40,000 Then I can also use it to mark the balance point of the shaft, 308 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:42,000 which will help with accuracy. 309 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,000 There we go. 310 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:49,000 And finally, the line on the end will help me retrieve it once I've thrown it. 311 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:52,000 I'm going to go catch me some fish. 312 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:57,000 Meanwhile, in the forest, Adam's on a wild chicken run. 313 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:58,000 Literally. 314 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:05,000 I'm really hungry, and I saw some chickens out here. 315 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:07,000 Wild chickens are good-eating. 316 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:10,000 It flies. 317 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:13,000 Nobody told me chickens could fly. 318 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:20,000 Clearly chasing them is a low percentage game. 319 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:24,000 I'm going to need to outsmart them and make some kind of trap. 320 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:27,000 I'm thinking a snare. 321 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:34,000 Usually, consisting of an anchored wire noose, snare traps are one of the simplest of all hunting tools. 322 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:38,000 But can one made of woven duct tape really work? 323 00:19:39,000 --> 00:19:42,000 Thank God I studied all that Paton Toro. 324 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:47,000 Now, the whole idea of the snare is that this loop sits unassumingly on the ground 325 00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:50,000 until a chicken walks by it, and then I yank it. 326 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:53,000 And hopefully I catch a chicken by the leg. 327 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:56,000 Now it's a waiting game. 328 00:19:56,000 --> 00:20:00,000 And while Adam waits, let's cut to the chase with Jamie. 329 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:04,000 Well, what I've got to do is pretty straightforward. 330 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:06,000 To spot a fish in spirit. 331 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:10,000 Like snaring a chicken, it sounds easy in theory. 332 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:12,000 Okay, fish. 333 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:14,000 Hold still. 334 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:19,000 Oh, but in practice, yeah, it's a beach. 335 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:22,000 Oh, I'm not leaving here without dinner. 336 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:26,000 On the plus side though, the duct tape spear is holding up well. 337 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:28,000 I like my little string. 338 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:30,000 It works like a treat. 339 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:33,000 Now if I can just get the fish to hold still. 340 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:38,000 Just like fishing with a rod and reel, spear fishing is all about patience. 341 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:43,000 It's not like they're going to sit there like ducks and wait for you to spear them. 342 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:48,000 You've got to just hang out, wait for the right time, and then throw. 343 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:51,000 And there's no time like the present. 344 00:20:53,000 --> 00:20:55,000 Yeah! 345 00:20:55,000 --> 00:20:57,000 It's about time. 346 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:59,000 At last, he's nailed it. 347 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:01,000 Oh yeah, baby. 348 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:03,000 Sushi for dinner. 349 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:04,000 It's a great result. 350 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:07,000 Sorry, little buddy, it's for a good pause. 351 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:08,000 Yeah, I know. 352 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:13,000 Especially because in the jungle, Adam's snare affair is a duck. 353 00:21:13,000 --> 00:21:15,000 Damn! 354 00:21:15,000 --> 00:21:19,000 Consequently, he's been busy taping up Plan C. 355 00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:23,000 Having been unable to coax a bird into my snare, I've changed direction, 356 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:26,000 and I'm not actually building a duct tape spider web here. 357 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:29,000 I'm building a net that'll lay across the forest floor, 358 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:32,000 and when a chicken walks across it, I'll snatch him up. 359 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:34,000 Kind of like the Ewoks from Star Wars. 360 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:39,000 Fine, because if anyone knows about Hunting and Forest, it's the Ewoks. 361 00:21:39,000 --> 00:21:41,000 Getting close. 362 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:43,000 Now it's time to conceal it. 363 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:45,000 So surely this is a home run. 364 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:48,000 The net is concealed on the forest floor here. 365 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:51,000 I'm hoping to chase the chicken through from this direction, 366 00:21:51,000 --> 00:21:54,000 and I could be as far back as 15 feet behind him, 367 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:57,000 and I've got to just lean on this line, 368 00:21:57,000 --> 00:22:01,000 and all of these sidelines go up along with the net, along with the chicken. 369 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:03,000 And that's dinner. 370 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:10,000 Moments later, Adam carefully corrals some passing poultry into the danger zone, 371 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:12,000 until... 372 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:15,000 Hey! Oh, no! 373 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:19,000 He got away! 374 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:22,000 He squirted right out this side. 375 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:25,000 The forest is strong with this one. 376 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:27,000 There he is, taunting me. 377 00:22:27,000 --> 00:22:31,000 Taunting me is like in your face, Mythbluster. 378 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:35,000 But a quick reset later, and Adam's soon on the prowl once more. 379 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:44,000 I got it! I got the chicken! 380 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:48,000 Look! Look! Look! 381 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:50,000 My net! 382 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:52,000 My net cut the chicken! 383 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:56,000 How are you doing there, buddy? 384 00:22:56,000 --> 00:23:00,000 We're gonna eat good tonight. 385 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:02,000 Ain't that the truth? 386 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:07,000 With two food groups captured in one day, it's another tick for the talented tape. 387 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:10,000 But before moving on to the next survival challenge, 388 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:13,000 here's a quick word from our sponsor. 389 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:18,000 For those of you playing at home, I just want to be clear that this is in fact a wild chicken of Hawaii, 390 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:21,000 and we did chase it, and we did catch it in my net. 391 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:24,000 We are not, however, going to kill it, cook it, and eat it. 392 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:27,000 The tick and you see us eating later in the episode, it was store bought. 393 00:23:27,000 --> 00:23:30,000 Next on Mythblusters, this mighty homie. 394 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,000 Adam and JV sharpen up their shelter. 395 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:34,000 By the way, what's with the chicken? 396 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:38,000 Oh, well, that's Wilson. He's my new friend. 397 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:43,000 Please don't try what you're about to see at home. 398 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:47,000 We're what you call experts. Yeah. 399 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:54,000 Food has featured in many an episode of Mythbusters. 400 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:59,000 That is so wrong. 401 00:23:59,000 --> 00:24:02,000 But rarely is it ever actually eaten. 402 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:04,000 Tenderizing steak with explosives. 403 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:11,000 But on day three of this duct tape survival special, 404 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:13,000 I got the chicken. 405 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:15,000 Food is finally on the menu. 406 00:24:15,000 --> 00:24:17,000 Yeah, sushi for dinner. 407 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:21,000 Provided, of course, that the Mythbusters can cook up. 408 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:24,000 It's time to do the most primordial of human inventions. 409 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,000 It's time to build a fire. 410 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:28,000 How is this going to work? 411 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:30,000 Jesus, I'm crow. Come on. 412 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:34,000 It's going to work by friction, specifically the friction between this piece of wood 413 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:38,000 and a base piece of wood created by what's called a friction bow. 414 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:42,000 I have a duct tape string stretched on a piece of bamboo, 415 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:47,000 and I will roll it back and forth, which will cause this stick to spin very rapidly, 416 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:51,000 hopefully creating enough friction to create an ember, which will be the germ of my fire. 417 00:24:51,000 --> 00:24:56,000 The so-called bow drill is one of the most traditional ways to start a flame. 418 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:59,000 I don't want to get optimistic yet. 419 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:02,000 It's also one of the hardest. 420 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:08,000 Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. 421 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:20,000 But Adam tries, tries, and tries again, until at last his duct tape bow goes ballistic. 422 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,000 I got it, Jimmy! I got it! 423 00:25:27,000 --> 00:25:30,000 It took for freakin' ever! 424 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:34,000 And once the fire really takes hold, now we're cooking. 425 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:38,000 It's not long before dinner is served. 426 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:40,000 Not bad living here on the deserted island. 427 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:43,000 Yep, nothing beats home cooking. 428 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:45,000 Nope. 429 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:51,000 With food and fire now sorted, the real life and death hurdles have been cleared comfortably. 430 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:55,000 But there's a lot more to taming an island paradise than that. 431 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:59,000 And next, it's time to better their abode. 432 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:04,000 So as a new day dawns, Adam's searching for some respectable real estate. 433 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:07,000 And, uh, this'll do. 434 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:13,000 Ah! Look at that! It's beautiful! 435 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:19,000 It's like a cathedral. This is the perfect place for us to set up a more permanent camp. 436 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:23,000 Ah! I love it! 437 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:27,000 One of the reasons this place is perfect is I can string a couple of hammocks. 438 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:31,000 Hammocks are great, not just because they're comfy. 439 00:26:31,000 --> 00:26:34,000 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 440 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:38,000 But in an unfamiliar place, you don't really want to sleep on the ground. 441 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:42,000 You don't want to give yourself such easy access to things like, I don't know, 442 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:48,000 centipedes and scorpions and other things I don't want to think about. 443 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:54,000 Adam, how can we use up all our good duct tape rope on those hammocks? 444 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:58,000 Jamie, I've stranded on a deserted island for weeks. 445 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:01,000 I want to be comfortable when I sleep. 446 00:27:01,000 --> 00:27:06,000 I don't really care how I sleep. I sleep on a pile of rocks and millipedes. 447 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,000 I wouldn't care. 448 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:11,000 Alright, here goes nothing. 449 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:22,000 Wow, this is seriously comfortable. 450 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:26,000 Like, I'm not even kidding, for television, comfortable. 451 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:30,000 As home renovations go, it's a solid start. 452 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:35,000 But there's much more to this castaway crib than good hang time. 453 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:40,000 Oh, hello! I'm so glad you stopped by. Welcome to Banyan Estates. 454 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:42,000 Can I give you the grand tour? 455 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:48,000 This is the master accommodations with the master bed and shelter and rain catcher all in one 456 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:53,000 with a nice foot mat so one can get in and out of bed without having to wear shoes. 457 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:58,000 The guest accommodations are almost as nice with the guest rain catcher and roof 458 00:27:58,000 --> 00:28:02,000 along with extra rope for anything that needs rope. 459 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:06,000 It's all the comforts of home on your own deserted island. 460 00:28:07,000 --> 00:28:12,000 And if that weren't enough, I can't tell you how good it is to sit after all this time. 461 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:17,000 Adam goes the extra myth busters mile by building a table and chairs. 462 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:18,000 Now for the pieces. 463 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:24,000 And a chess set, which should give their duct tape camp that little bit of luxury. 464 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,000 Ha, ha, hey! 465 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:33,000 Meanwhile, Jamie's been taking an experimental tangent. 466 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:39,000 These waves make me wonder, maybe I could make a surfboard, not a duct tape. 467 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:45,000 Yep, with hunger and thirst no longer an issue, Jamie's decided to get gnarly. 468 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:49,000 The surfboard came together pretty much the way that I had planned. 469 00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:55,000 It's four pontoons that are all taped together into one big thing that is the size and shape of the surfboard, 470 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:58,000 more or less, and I imagine it'll work like one. 471 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:00,000 Time to go surfing. 472 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:06,000 Despite the optimism, there is a major drawback. 473 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,000 Oh, look at that! 474 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:10,000 Jamie's never surfed in his life. 475 00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:12,000 Ha, ha! 476 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:19,000 And learning on a slightly leaky duct tape surfboard was never going to be plain sailing. 477 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,000 There we go. 478 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:30,000 Well, that was exhausting. 479 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:34,000 I'm actually kind of happy with it. 480 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:40,000 Because I learned that while duct tape is okay at sealing things up, it's not perfect. 481 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:42,000 It eventually stuck in the leak. 482 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,000 Oh! 483 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:50,000 So if you build something that's relying on sealed pontoon, 484 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:55,000 then you're screwed because you've got no ability to bail it or empty it out in any way, 485 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:57,000 and it's going to sink. 486 00:29:57,000 --> 00:30:02,000 So failure as a surfboard, yes, but failure is a failure. 487 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:06,000 Failure as a surfboard, yes, but success is an experiment. 488 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:10,000 And that's not the only success, because physical exercise, 489 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:15,000 along with mental stimulation, 490 00:30:15,000 --> 00:30:17,000 I don't think we've ever actually played a game of chess together before, 491 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:21,000 are two very important goals for any survivalist. 492 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,000 There's a bug on my bishop. 493 00:30:25,000 --> 00:30:30,000 It is actually a proven fact that keeping yourself mentally acute with something like a game of chess 494 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:32,000 makes you better at problem solving, 495 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:36,000 and surviving in a situation like this is all about problem solving. 496 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,000 Check me. 497 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:38,000 Nicely done. 498 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,000 Thank you. 499 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:44,000 Which means another key target in the survival challenge has been met. 500 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:46,000 And that leaves only one thing. 501 00:30:47,000 --> 00:30:48,000 Escape. 502 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:53,000 Although Adam and Jamie's island survival's not gone quite this well, 503 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:58,000 it has been a resounding success. 504 00:30:58,000 --> 00:31:01,000 Because after four days as duct tape castaways, they're physically fresh. 505 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,000 Mentally focused, 506 00:31:05,000 --> 00:31:08,000 I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get a good job, 507 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:10,000 but I'm going to be able to get a good job. 508 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,000 I'm going to be able to get a good job. 509 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:14,000 I'm going to be able to get a good job. 510 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:16,000 I'm going to be able to get a good job. 511 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,000 Mentally focused. 512 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:18,000 Oh, crap. 513 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,000 I'm in check. 514 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,000 And so well fed 515 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:27,000 that a nosy chicken is more pet than picnic. 516 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:30,000 By the way, what's with the chicken? 517 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:32,000 Oh, well, that's Wilson. 518 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,000 He's my new friend. 519 00:31:33,000 --> 00:31:36,000 So with their short-term survival sorted, 520 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:39,000 the Mythbusters are dreaming of one final thing. 521 00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:40,000 Escape. 522 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:44,000 We've made ourselves a nice little home on the island. 523 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:46,000 Duck tapes provided us everything we need. 524 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:48,000 Food, fire, water. 525 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:51,000 We can stay here as long as we like, but rescue's not coming. 526 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:54,000 It's time for us to get ourselves off the island. 527 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:57,000 In other words, it's time to build a boat. 528 00:31:57,000 --> 00:32:00,000 So cue the Banyan Tree brainstorm. 529 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,000 So we got to make a duct tape boat, 530 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:06,000 and it's got to be ocean-worthy for probably a significant distance. 531 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,000 We're going to have to have a couple weeks worth of water, 532 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:10,000 a couple weeks worth of food. 533 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,000 Bailers. 534 00:32:11,000 --> 00:32:12,000 Bailers, yeah. 535 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:15,000 It's going to have to be pretty good size, like 20 feet or so. 536 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:18,000 What about a canoe design, where we paddle it? 537 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,000 Yeah, a canoe design's pretty efficient, 538 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:23,000 but if we do that, we're going to have to make outriggers. 539 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:25,000 You mean like one of those pun-tune things off to the side? 540 00:32:25,000 --> 00:32:26,000 Yeah, for stability. 541 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:29,000 We'll make it all out of duct tape and bamboo. 542 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:30,000 It's light, and it's strong. 543 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,000 Let's do it. 544 00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:32,000 Okay. 545 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:34,000 Our boat design is pretty straightforward. 546 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:36,000 It's basically going to be a canoe. 547 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:38,000 It's going to be about 20 feet long. 548 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:40,000 This should be plenty of room for both me and Jamie, 549 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:43,000 and all the provisions we're going to need for our ocean journey. 550 00:32:43,000 --> 00:32:46,000 The canoe will also have an outrigger for stability. 551 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:49,000 It's frame can be made out of bamboo, 552 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:54,000 and it's going to be skinned in several layers of duct tape. 553 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:57,000 Said like that, it sounds easy. 554 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:58,000 Bamboo! 555 00:32:58,000 --> 00:33:00,000 We can totally use that. 556 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,000 Yeah. 557 00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:04,000 But this project will put all of their other island innovations 558 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:06,000 firmly in the shade. 559 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:09,000 We're no strangers to building duct-taped boats, 560 00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:14,000 but for the first one, we had steel and a welder to make the frame. 561 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:16,000 Ah, it's pretty. 562 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:20,000 Out here, all we've got is this stuff and duct tape, 563 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:23,000 and that's a whole different kettle of fish. 564 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:27,000 And so, you kind of have to build your own work table, your own jig, 565 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:31,000 because otherwise you end up with this stuff full of dirt and pine needles, 566 00:33:31,000 --> 00:33:33,000 and everything's all sloppy. 567 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:37,000 We can't have that, especially when we're talking about a waterproof boat. 568 00:33:37,000 --> 00:33:39,000 So having Jerry rigged a jig... 569 00:33:39,000 --> 00:33:40,000 Perfect. 570 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:44,000 Adam and Jamie first focus on the canoe's bamboo mainframe, 571 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:46,000 starting with the sides. 572 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,000 Look at that! 573 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:49,000 That's already feeling like a boat. 574 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:51,000 One in front, one in back. 575 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:52,000 Paddling. 576 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:56,000 Yeah, this is just wide enough to sit inside there. 577 00:33:56,000 --> 00:34:00,000 Next, the guys turn their attention to the hull's base. 578 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,000 That's going to be awesome. 579 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:07,000 Then they position a myriad of internal cross struts for maximum strength. 580 00:34:07,000 --> 00:34:08,000 Ta-da! 581 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:12,000 Everything, of course, bound together with duct tape. 582 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:15,000 The boat design we have here is basically a canoe, 583 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:18,000 and that's fine if you're on a lake, but we're not. 584 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,000 We're on the ocean, and we need a lot more stability, 585 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:22,000 so we don't tip over in the waves. 586 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:26,000 Now, the traditional way of dealing with that is with an outrigger, 587 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:28,000 and so that's what we're going to put on this. 588 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:31,000 The outrigger is like the canoe's baby brother. 589 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:34,000 It too has a bamboo frame. 590 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:36,000 That ought to work. 591 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:39,000 And it too needs a duct tape skin. 592 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:43,000 We're going to skin this boat once with the tape facing out. 593 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:48,000 Attention to detail means the boat doesn't leak. 594 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:51,000 Then we're going to skin it again with the tape facing in. 595 00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:56,000 The fingers are raw from being stuck to tape repeatedly. 596 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:58,000 Ow! 597 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:03,000 This should give us a really secure, leathery duct tape skin. 598 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:06,000 Hopefully keeps the water out and gets us home. 599 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:08,000 You know, Adam, I sure hope this works. 600 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:11,000 You and me both, man. 601 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:17,000 It's a time-consuming getting closer and somewhat painful process. 602 00:35:17,000 --> 00:35:18,000 How? 603 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:21,000 All this sticky stuff is giving me nightmares. 604 00:35:21,000 --> 00:35:27,000 But after a full six hours, their rescue raft is as good as done. 605 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:30,000 Ha ha ha ha! 606 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:33,000 I'm going to be like, ah, look at that! 607 00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:35,000 I think this is going to work great. 608 00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:37,000 That is really, really pretty. 609 00:35:37,000 --> 00:35:41,000 Well, a couple dozen rolls of duct tape, a couple hundred feet of bamboo, 610 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:43,000 and some ingenuity. 611 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:46,000 I am super pleased with how this boat has turned out. 612 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:50,000 My fingers are raw from tearing so many thousands of pieces of tape, 613 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:52,000 and I think it might just be seaworthy. 614 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:56,000 The Mythbusters canoe confidence is high. 615 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:59,000 But with sunset approaching, that's it. 616 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:01,000 Those are all our provisions. 617 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:04,000 Her maiden voyage will have to wait. 618 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:08,000 Coming up in the finale of the Ducktape Island special, 619 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:12,000 will it be sink or swim for Adam and Jamie's canoe? 620 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:14,000 Ah, there we go! 621 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:16,000 No! 622 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:28,000 The Mythbusters Ducktape Island adventure has been eventful to say the least. 623 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:32,000 Jamie and I, we've had our highs. 624 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:34,000 Oh, I got the chicken! 625 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:36,000 We've had our lows. 626 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:40,000 I'm thirsty, and I actually think I've got ants in my hair. 627 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:43,000 And now we've determined that it's time to go home. 628 00:36:43,000 --> 00:36:46,000 So, we've built ourselves a boat. 629 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:49,000 We have provisioned it for at least a few weeks at sea, 630 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:53,000 and soon we're about to head out into the great blue yonder 631 00:36:53,000 --> 00:36:55,000 to try and get ourselves home. 632 00:36:55,000 --> 00:36:58,000 And when Adam says they've provisioned it for a few weeks, 633 00:36:58,000 --> 00:37:00,000 he's not exaggerating. 634 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:02,000 Here's what we're taking on our journey. 635 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:08,000 We got rope, we got fishing line, we got bailers, oars, duck tape, 636 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:13,000 we have tarps, we have water bags, food bags, and a fishing spear. 637 00:37:13,000 --> 00:37:15,000 That doesn't help us make it. 638 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:17,000 We weren't meant to. 639 00:37:17,000 --> 00:37:19,000 I think we're ready to put it in, huh? 640 00:37:19,000 --> 00:37:21,000 Let's carry it down. 641 00:37:21,000 --> 00:37:22,000 All right. 642 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:27,000 At this point, we found that duck tape is not a perfect solution for anything. 643 00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:30,000 But with some creativity and a pinch, 644 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:34,000 it's an adequate solution for just about everything. 645 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:39,000 Now, whether it'll hold up to a boat that has to get us across the ocean, 646 00:37:39,000 --> 00:37:42,000 there's only one way to find out. 647 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:44,000 Okay. 648 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:46,000 And it's waves. 649 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:52,000 As the guys clamber in, 650 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:57,000 it's worth highlighting that the one thing they don't have is a map. 651 00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:59,000 It's working. 652 00:37:59,000 --> 00:38:00,000 Oh, yeah, baby. 653 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:06,000 Like real castaways, they're simply going to paddle until they find land or sink. 654 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:08,000 Bontoon's looking great. 655 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:13,000 But with the breaking waves approaching, sinking is a very real possibility. 656 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:15,000 Oh, no, here we go. 657 00:38:15,000 --> 00:38:17,000 Whoa! 658 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:19,000 Hey, it took it. 659 00:38:19,000 --> 00:38:20,000 There's another one coming. 660 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:22,000 It's bigger. 661 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,000 Uh-oh. 662 00:38:23,000 --> 00:38:24,000 Dude! 663 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:26,000 There we go. 664 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:28,000 No! 665 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:31,000 Ha-ha-ha! 666 00:38:31,000 --> 00:38:33,000 There's no two ways about it. 667 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:35,000 Those breakers were intense. 668 00:38:35,000 --> 00:38:37,000 Whoa! 669 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:38,000 Ha-ha-ha! 670 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:41,000 Remember, we're sitting there in a canoe made of duck tape, 671 00:38:41,000 --> 00:38:46,000 paddling towards waves that are like three or four feet higher than the prowl of our boat. 672 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:48,000 Whoa! 673 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,000 Yeah! 674 00:38:49,000 --> 00:38:51,000 That's what I was talking about. 675 00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:53,000 It was absolutely terrifying. 676 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:55,000 But once we made it past... 677 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,000 Whoa! 678 00:38:57,000 --> 00:39:00,000 We totally knew we had passed one of the worst hurdles we could, 679 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:03,000 and the boat was going to be okay. 680 00:39:03,000 --> 00:39:04,000 Adam's right. 681 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:06,000 Having survived the breakers... 682 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:08,000 How does she look like she's holding up in the water? 683 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,000 The main question now... 684 00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:10,000 What's been great? 685 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:17,000 ...is whether the canoe will hold together long enough for them to find civilization. 686 00:39:17,000 --> 00:39:19,000 And it is hot out here! 687 00:39:19,000 --> 00:39:22,000 Given that we're in the ocean and it's about 90 degrees, 688 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:24,000 we've got both in spades, 689 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:26,000 but the only bailing I'm having to do so far... 690 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:28,000 Adam, I've got a little water back here. 691 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:32,000 ...because of water that's being splashed into the boat rather than any sort of leak. 692 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:34,000 Are you saying my ore technique sucks? 693 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:38,000 Two hours in and with their island now at distant memory... 694 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:41,000 I can't see the shore anymore. 695 00:39:41,000 --> 00:39:42,000 We're in open water now. 696 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:45,000 Adam and Jamie start raiding their provisions. 697 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:47,000 First, water. 698 00:39:47,000 --> 00:39:48,000 Want some? 699 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:50,000 And then food. 700 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:53,000 Three hours in and an impromptu fishing stop... 701 00:39:53,000 --> 00:39:55,000 There! Right there! 702 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:58,000 ...is all that slowed them down. 703 00:39:58,000 --> 00:40:00,000 I think you missed it. 704 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:03,000 As three hours becomes four... 705 00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:06,000 Dude, I'm going to take a little break, okay? 706 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:09,000 ...and four becomes five. 707 00:40:09,000 --> 00:40:12,000 I hope we're not paddling in circles. 708 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:15,000 Let's put this maritime masterpiece in context. 709 00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:18,000 Adam and Jamie's yesterday's news... 710 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:20,000 ...and King of the World! 711 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:23,000 ...broke apart in 20 minutes. 712 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:26,000 Their duct tape dinghy was on the water not much longer. 713 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:29,000 Try not to put your feet through the bottom. 714 00:40:29,000 --> 00:40:33,000 And their Alcatraz escape raft was an accident waiting to happen. 715 00:40:33,000 --> 00:40:36,000 I have no idea where we are. 716 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:41,000 But their duct tape canoe has now been in the open ocean for over half a day... 717 00:40:41,000 --> 00:40:43,000 ...and is still going strong. 718 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:44,000 This boat? 719 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:48,000 Strongest case yet, the duct tape is a freaking miracle material. 720 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:52,000 Yep, there's no underestimating the power of duct tape. 721 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:54,000 There's neither a leak nor a tear. 722 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,000 You might say it's been plain sailing. 723 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:58,000 And what's more... 724 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:00,000 Dude! Land! 725 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,000 I see it. 726 00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:02,000 Ha ha! 727 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:08,000 At last, after close to seven hours at sea, land looms large on the horizon. 728 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:10,000 Dude, we are saved! 729 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:12,000 I think so. 730 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:15,000 And what that means is it's mission accomplished. 731 00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:17,000 Because their final challenge... 732 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:19,000 ...to build a sea-worthy boat... 733 00:41:19,000 --> 00:41:22,000 ...and escape their myth-worthy deserted island... 734 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:27,000 ...has, like all their other duct tape demands, been a total triumph. 735 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:29,000 I can't believe this boat actually held up. 736 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:31,000 I know! 737 00:41:31,000 --> 00:41:33,000 A little duct tape boat did great. 738 00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:35,000 Yeah! 739 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:37,000 Held up through the breakers. 740 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,000 There we go! 741 00:41:39,000 --> 00:41:41,000 Woo! 742 00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:44,000 It held up in the open water and it held up in the sun. 743 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:46,000 Woo hoo hoo! 744 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,000 Yeah! 745 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:50,000 And it did that despite only weighing about 100 pounds. 746 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:53,000 Hey, I'm out. I'm out! 747 00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:56,000 Which for a boat that size is incredibly lightweight. 748 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:59,000 I've got to say, I'm pretty impressed with the duct tape right now. 749 00:41:59,000 --> 00:42:01,000 Excellent! 750 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:04,000 Well, duct tape's the stuff. 751 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:07,000 Not only did it help us survive on the island, it helped us get off the island... 752 00:42:07,000 --> 00:42:11,000 ...and ultimately, it helped us find civilization. 753 00:42:11,000 --> 00:42:13,000 Adam! 754 00:42:13,000 --> 00:42:15,000 It's the same island. 755 00:42:17,000 --> 00:42:19,000 Have you had enough? 756 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:21,000 Of course you haven't! 757 00:42:21,000 --> 00:42:25,000 Log on to Discovery.com slash MythBusters after show... 758 00:42:25,000 --> 00:42:28,000 ...to get more of your MythBusters fix.