I believe that Chris would have been able to have the adventure he was hoping for if he did more research. Not only would it have helped him find suitable food to eat, it more than likely would have saved his life. McCandless still would have been out in the wilderness alone meaning his journey would still be successful. If Chris brought along a map I believe that his story would have been less compelling. The story struck many people as either brave or incoherent. Bringing a map along would have eliminated both of these. He would not have been seen as brave because the map would show a way out. It also would have not been seen as a careless act since he took precautions to ensure his safety. If Chris McCandless would have survived, I probably
