You could make pretty much the same arguments against the PSP, Leigh. You moved yours to a tin because you were out of space and wanted to add more- by your own actions you are giving it the same criticism you are tossing at the SOL.
And honestly, if you've got signals and an IQ over room temperature, most people are going to get found in under 72 hours if someone knows you missing. They don't mean it is good for seven days, they recommend it as an accessory for an activity lasting from one to seven days, due to the logic that (a) you're probably going to only get lost once, and (b) if you were planning on being out for seven days you've got clothing, water and food. The only way to read it as "you can go out seven days with only this and be OK", which is basically what you are saying, requires either gross ignorance of the English language in modern usage, a significantly low IQ, or intentionally misreading the statement.
And I know it probably isn't the first or second option in your case. And you can't defend against either of those- there is no cure stupid. And it sounds like you expect them to create a kit that is exactly that.
Ironraven,
I'm quite happy to see the stupid get Darwined. The quicker, the better. Preferably before they have children.
And yes, your quite right, I could criticise the RSK. Or rather critique. However Doug has already done that. Making no pretense as to what is good or there because "It ain't a survival kit with out a fishing kit etc" and what needs to be added.
As it happens I originally moved my RSK because the original zip-lock case was getting rather foxed. As I had quite a lot of space left over, taking the opportunity to enhance it seemed like the sensible thing to do.
If I was procuring for, let say a Scout Group, and my budget was $25 per head then I would probably, out of all the kits on the market, go for the Solo.
Arguably the Solo is an "experts kit" rather than an occasional users kit. Because the Mirror, Heatsheet, compass and drybag are bits that an "expert" would want but are either difficult or expensive to obtain individually. Providing a price pointed kit that retails them at a better price than the total cost of individual purchasing is a good marketing move.
p.s. It just occured to me that you can boil water with this kit. Using the hotrock technique. You and I know this one. However for any readers that don't:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7843851220515707771 
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