After looking at my kit and BOB components I realize the weakest part of them is me. I think this may be a common theme with many of us...prepare with great gear only to fail with our experience and skill using it.

The quality of the components is essential of course, but having more training is what I need to invest in next. What good is a FAK without proper training. Also as Chris K mentioned in another post how dangerous an ax is to the unskilled.