Hi All, A question I find useful after every trip "Did I use ___item" If after several trips I havn't needed it consider leaving it home. In my opinion a survival kit is just that, it helps you survive, you may not be comfortable, but you should carry enough gear to make survival likely. An exception is seasonal clothing, always dress or have available clothing for the worst possible (expected) conditions. Old norweigen proverb "There is no bad weather, just bad clothing". Another "Clothing is the 'shelter' you walk around in".