1) Thanks, its nice to know I don't bore someone <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
2) I learned a while back that if I don't keep things neat,organized and handy I tend to not put them away or not take them with me when I should. I have started to make everything I own portable and stored in some sort of bag/case for ease of use. I have a nice selection of tools in my garage in a big tool box, but its not handy to load in the back of the truck and lock it down so I didn't have it with me once on a long trip and had to buy tools when I broke down. I have started looking for places to store things for just incase on every vehice I own. Start with the basics: Go to an auto parts store and look up your vehicle in the little books there and buy one of every light and filter and fuse. Go home and try to replace each and note the tools need to do it. Buy a small plastic box to put the spare lights it (I got a little black box from sears that is small enough to sit on top of my battery. I noted that I needed a cross and torx screwdriver, 7mm nutdriver to replace all of the bulbs so I bought them and tossed them behind my jump seat, and then ,measured the space and went searching for a bag to fit there. As I do other maint such as changing oil and filters I buy the tools (at least Craftsman quality) and stick in my little bag while noting what I have and need on a small spreadsheet.
3) The EDC spares started out one day when I chaged the batteries in my AAA Mag lite and lost the little spring from the tailcap and couldn't find it. I work next to a mall so I stopped by the sears there and picked another up and decided once I replace the srping I will store it in the truck in case I ever break or loose the one I carry. So I bought another bag and started adding. I now have the AAA mag, spare batteries, advil packets, sewing kit, compass, etc all in one small survival bag. Not quite pocket carry but meant to suppliment the pocket carry If I need anything while away from home. I am starting to prefer the smaller soft sided bags as opposed to big metal ammo cans and such as the bags are easier to carry and can be flexed to fit in tight places like inside me seat hinges.