re: Majority of Americans believe they can survive two weeks in the wilderness

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There is plenty of data available on surviving without food and water due to studies of people who engaged in hunger strikes. There is not set number but, A average person can survive, Without food 1-2 months if water is available. Without food or water 10-14 days.

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People on hunger strikes usually have shelter. Depending on the season, the location, etc that would be a huge factor in survival.

Most people could not survive 2 weeks in even a moderately cold region if not properly dressed and/or equipped with or to build a shelter that keeps them dry and reasonably warm.