When I was in the cadets a lot of kids (13/15 years of age) were all under prepared for 1/2 nights sleeping in the forrest so I always lended them a hand (when I knew what to do when they still had to learn it) but I hardly let them use my equippment because you know what the majority is like. Wanting to touch it, show it to their mates and then oh sorry I broke it. <br>Esspecially with my platipus they all wanted to drink from it-sorry but not a chance. <br>I have been in an "emergency" with the cadets on a weekend when one had mild hyperthermia (I had just read a book about the condition so I knew more thasn the accompaniying instructor!) and I made him a brew, let him use my spare clothes and I headed back off with him to base. Once the situation arises (or to prevent it from arising) I am prepared to do my bit. <br><br>Talking about my SAK champ, right now its on my side. although I love and have the money to buy a Leatherman I dont want to do it because I know that the champ will end up lying in the drawer. The leatherman taking the space on my hip instead. I dont want to let that happen after steady service of 4 years and spending £30 on it (second hand with 2 pouches)<br><br>reinhardt