I always pack such items in my MASTER bug out kit. These items are mostly for the kid.(games,etc) If I had to bail from my home fast these items would keep the kid calmer and less in panic(in theory at least) I have not ever had to leave in that kind of hurry and hope to God that I never will. As silly as this may sound, I also plan with a few items for the pets(food etc) I would never be able to bug out from my home and leave my pets in a house fire to die. In effect the pets themselves would act as a way to keep everyone calm. That is why most of us have them I guess. I cannot usually find very much room In my backpack BOB for such items. You are raising a Darn good point to me in regards to your cigar however. I wonder if I can fit a bottle of 18 year old scotch in my bag!