Michael is excluded from Ryan's camping trip, causing him to feel left out.

Michael asks Jim if he would go camping hypothetically, but Jim avoids committing.

Michael explains his survival plan inspired by a TV show, needing only duct tape and a knife.

Michael announces he is going into the wilderness with Dwight and leaving Jim in charge.

Dwight pretends to be a serial killer abducting Michael for a realistic survival simulation.

Jim suggests combining all birthdays into one party, but faces resistance from the staff.

Dwight drives Michael deep into the forest, blindfolded, for the survival challenge.

Dwight spins Michael to disorient him and then leaves him in the wilderness.

Creed insists on having peach pie for his birthday instead of cake.

Michael documents his survival attempt, fashioning a shelter and noting the sun's position.

Michael turns his pants into a backpack and kerchief for survival.

Michael admits he wishes he went on Ryan's retreat and reveals personal secrets.

Michael tries to hunt a rabbit with a spear he made from a stick.

Staff grumble about Jim's combined birthday party, missing individual celebrations.

Michael creates a shelter from his pants and finds a caterpillar.

Toby asks Jim to be included in the birthday party, but Jim refuses to change plans.

Jim tries to resolve birthday complaints but the staff all disagree, forcing him to cancel the party.

Michael finds and eats wild mushrooms, but Dwight warns him they are poisonous.

The office sings happy birthday to Creed despite the party cancellation.

Michael gives up on survival and returns to the office, appreciating modern comforts.

Jim tells Michael about the failed birthday party and Michael gives him advice.