Kev,

I think you need to rethink your scenario.

How long is this scenario for?

I fail to see how 5 matches a 12 hr photon light and a power bar will help when your in this situation for more than a couple of days. Simple stuff in your pocket will only help you for so long then its up to you and your basic gear and brain to make the best of it.

You did say what is in your pockets or on you. So I assume its ranges from an altoids tin SK with a lighter and maybe a SAK or leatherman type deal. Most people do not carry much more than this in their pockets at any time. If you are talking about a larger kit then thats a different scenario all together.

Knife & Fire

Hell I know people that could pretty much live out their lives with a rusty tuna can lid. But they are the acception and certainly not the rule.

BTW, I am canadian so anything that isn't white is summer to me subtropic or not haha.

Mike