Hi CBTENGER,

Giving a survival kit as a present is an excellent idea, one which I also have done.

Your selection of kit equipment looks great to me, I would be very happy to recieve one as a Christmas gift!

Some suggestions,

- I do not know what tools on are the multitool but I find a wood saw very handy, if the tool does not have one perhaps you can include a Commando wire saw or something like a folding hacksaw/jigsaw blade tool. Maybe a SAK with a saw?
- Some fire starter like a packet of PJ/Cotton Balls or commercial tinder. Packaged 1st aid alcohol wipes can be lit in a pinch and are dual purpose.
- 1st aid packets of antiseptic and also antibiotic cream.
- SPF lip balm tube and sunscreen packet.
- 2 quarters for a pay phone call.
- A small fishing lure (spoon) in case no bait is available (eg winter).
- A couple packets of sugar, just because I like it in my tea.
- A small knife sharpening stone (even emery cloth would work).
- Could a metal container for cooking fit inside the pouch, I am thinking of a mini-loaf pan or can with a snap lid (I have used a chocolate syrup can in the past).

Your idea has got me thinking about Christmas gifts and perhaps I should construct a small kit for my brother-in-law, Thanks.

Merry Christmas,

Mike