I think we will try the PJ cottonballs on our next trip. I didn't forget to bring our signal mirrors (or other gear), I forgot to give my nephew some instruction on the use of a signal mirror.

We tried igniting toilet paper, magnesium, and a lighter starter soaked charcoal.

We don't forget compasses (ever), or charts, or any other survival gear. I counted the compasses up & there were a total of 5 compasses of 3 different types.

Piggin string are miscellaneous pieces of leather lacing, long shoestrings, 550 (or smaller) lengths of paracord, etc.