With four competitors left in the competition, the families in HQ build alliances and focus on their strategies to keep their survivalist in the competition. A mystery crate creates tension amongst the families as they either keep or trade the items inside the box. A hidden advantage is placed in HQ which will be powerful for whoever finds it first and detrimental to another family. Then, two survival trials take place which include building a torch, racing with it and sacrificing some of their most coveted supplies when faced with possibly relocating their shelters.