No offense meant, so I'm glad none was taken. I would suppose a SAM splint is great if you're on a SAR mission and you have reasonable expectation of finding the party injured. Also, I would at least consider bringing one if it was a large group outing (maybe 6 or more) for several days, especially in rough terrain; I might reasonably expect to use a more comprehensive FAK in that situation. But if it's just me and one or two friends, and it's only for a couple of days (planned), I personally would take a handful of granola bars instead. It's a personal choice.