Northern Ghosts
( @em3 and @vcelier)
We choose Option 1
We have:
a rifle with 6 rounds of ammunition, a knife, a flashlight, 2 backup food supplies, a note (to give to a lucky stranger), a Plant Field Guide and water purification tablets. We don't have to eat again until the end of day 8.

Taking it safe this time. Hope all you daredevils find some good stuff in that old house...watch your step...floors probably rotted.

You won't see us coming. So be friendly, and you'll see us briefly...as we move on ahead.