I have a firestarter and 1 backup food supply (Beef jerky!!! Mnyam. Mnyam) and I choose option 1.
Wood, like pallets, can use for a fire. Besides, I'm afraid to fall from the tree in the dream. In the bushes I can find some small animals, or berries. From the bushes I can see that someone is approaching and in case of danger to escape.
Possible question: "The southern part of the United States" is exactly where? There's wet, dry?